Tony

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Trek Fuel EX 8 2009 review

A detailed review of the Trek Fuel EX 8 mountain bike with pictures. Overall, a great bike with carefully judged components.

Filed under Bikes, Reviews in March 2009.

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Dr Sludge or Slime tubes – an alternative to tubeless tyres

What are the pro’s and con’s on using tubeless tyres versus normal inner tubes? And is there a better solution to both in the shape of Dr Sludge or Slime tubes?

Filed under Bike talk, Trends in February 2009.

Jem in the snow

Ride report: Norbury Park and Box Hill in the snow

They say that only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun. Well it was a sort of subtle difference today as Jem and I went out in the midday snow.

Filed under Rides in February 2009.

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Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow saddle review

The Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow saddle is a pretty clever piece of kit, but as this review shows, it doesn’t suit everyone.

Filed under Components, Reviews in January 2009.

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Afan in December – Head in the clouds

It gets wet in Wales in winter. Well, Afan certainly was when Tony visited the Penhydd Trail in mid December.

Filed under Rides in December 2008.

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Shimano Alfine rear hub review

A review of the Shimano Alfine internally geared hub, as fitted to Tony’s Inbred 456 mountain bike.

Filed under Components, Reviews in December 2008.