Reviews
It went like the clappers
In December of 2017 I bought my dream bike. My parents helped persuade me with their mantra of “you can’t take money to the grave; live your life” – especially my dad. He’d been into his scooters and road bikes at my age and I guess he’d spent a fair bit on them. Both of my parents value happiness over money and recently my mum… Read More »It went like the clappers
Rad8 Photochromic 506 Glasses
Below is the review for the Rad8 Photochromic lenses. The full review is published on TotalMTB as part of the work I do with them. If you’re interested in a quick summary: I think they’re great. Link below.
Reaper Mudguards
A bit like marmite, some people hate mudguards. However, I love them. I run a mudguard all year round, rain or shine, and try to keep my fork seals as protected as possible. I also hate the winter months without one as the spray flicks up and inevitably leaves me blinded.I first heard of them when I stumbled across their Twitter page and grabbed a… Read More »Reaper Mudguards
Twisted Cogs – Full Bike Service
December 11th, 2016. The date I bought my dream bike; my Santa Cruz Bronson. I promised myself that I’d look after it properly – that I’d give it proper services and clean it down after every ride. I vowed that I’d put it away carefully and that I’d make sure I read up on things I wasn’t sure how to do (rather than just having… Read More »Twisted Cogs – Full Bike Service
Endura Helium Jacket
Endura waterproofs have always been highly recommended to me and so I was initially excited to purchase the Helium when I saw it was on offer at almost half price. Last winter, it served me fairly well keeping me dry on most rides. However, it’s been replaced by the Royal Racing Matrix jacket over this winter. Turns out, just because it’s Endura, it doesn’t mean… Read More »Endura Helium Jacket