Matt
Getting older
I’ve just been reading the MTB Nomads blog which covers Mountain Biking in the South East, primarily the South Downs Way (SDW).
2005 On-one Inbred
A review of the classic On-one Inbred, a refreshing, alternative scamp of a ride if you’re used to full-sus comfort.
Bouncing bike lights
I appear to suffer much misfortune when it comes to bike lights, particularly my rear light.
Orange trial belt drive transmission
Fresh from Singletrack comes the news that Orange are looking into the idea of using belt drive technology in place of the traditional bicycle chain. They’ve got an Orange P7 built up as a unique take on the singlespeed concept.
It’s a Bike, yes. But is it art?
The New York Times has run a piece on an exhibition opening in four locations across Lower Manhatten titled ‘Why I Ride: The Art of Bicycling in New York‘.
Camelbak Bottle review
For 2007, Camelbak have finally done what most people doubted they ever would. Produced a traditional water bottle. Of course, Camelbak being Camelbak they couldn’t just produce a simple water bottle.
I made my bike meow
Last night’s mid week night ride took us over toward Ranmore and the White Downs at a furious pace.
Anticipating wind on the trails
No, for a change this is not an oblique and totally opportunistic chance to slur Dave again.
2008 Shimano Deore XT
Since we’re only just starting to wake up to the fact that Summer 2007 is upon us, the Gods of manufacture have embarked on lifting the skirts on their 2008 kit so we can plan what we’re going to be replacing our worn out kit with next Spring.
Wee in his (bike) shoes
Sunday morning, 8:45. There I am, in my garage, hurriedly squeezing my feet into my tired Shimano bike shoes for another blast around the Surrey Hills on my On-one Inbred. In my haste, I overlook a faint tang in the air as I put on my right shoe.