Matt
A year by bike – 2021 in pictures
I’m still in looking-over-my-shoulder mode. What better way than to illustrate 2021 in pictures?
2021 – Looking back to look forward
Well here we are again. A new year, which means my annual review of my cycling year in numbers.
Race Face Next 35 Carbon Handlebar review
Race Face model ranges are confusing but the Next 35 carbon handlebar hits the sweet spot – if you know what you are looking for.
Death of a wheelset – Novatech freehub woes
The freehub bearings on my Novatech D162SB-SL-B12 hub are finally dead with the freehub and SRAM cassette stuck together
Ride report: Sunday 4 October – the long way to Reigate
Remember I said it would be dry until November? I was a little optimistic. I have to accept that occassionally it may rain. A lot. Which it did on Saturday afternoon…
Nukeproof Horizon stem review
The Nukeproof Horizon stem provides a visual lift and a performance boost to your bike, letting your handlebar and forks work as designed.
Crud XL Front Fender review
A review of the Crud XL Front Fender mudguard – I’ve been using these for about 18 months so far and they are a good option
Ride report: Sunday 5 September – Trails and Hills
Coffee and cake and hills and trails across the Surrey Hills in September
Ride report – a Sunday shred round Holmbury and Pitch Hill
We decided to meet up at Abinger Roughs to give us a head start on a familiar Holmbury and Pitch Hill ride.
100% Brisker gloves review
The 100% Brisker glove is an excellent Autumn and Spring option that can take you surprisngly far into Winter too. Thin palm, soft shell, what a combination!