Reviews

Salsa El Mariachi – Build up and first rides review

Time to say “goodbye” to my venerable On-One Inbred 29er that has served me well for many year. Time to say “hello” to my bright Orange Salsa El Mariachi!

Filed in February 2014.

Mudhugger and Powa mudguards

The relentless rain has proved to be the perfect situation for testing front and rear mudguards on our mountain bikes!

Filed in January 2014.

Intrepid Apparel Mission shorts review

If you want a pair of shorts that will see you through most conditions come what may then Intrepid Apparel’s Mission shorts are well worth investigating

Filed in November 2013.

Intrepid Apparel Classic Race jersey review

Intrepid have managed to continue their growing reputation for clever, distinctive and practical clothing with the Classic Race jersey.

Filed in September 2013.

Salsa Horsethief 2 2014 – Split Pivot review

I confess to being a little nervous about trying the 2014 iteration of the Salsa Horsethief, complete with Dave Weagle’s Split Pivot (DW link) rear end.

Filed in September 2013.

Intrepid Apparel Campaign Shorts review

Intrepid Apparel Campaign shorts have proved hard wearing, eye catching and have a lot of unusual but useful details that most rivals can’t match

Filed in August 2013.

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Review: C&B Seen 1200 lumen light package

UK-based C&B Seen offer good value high output LED lights for commuting, road and mountain biking

Filed in May 2013.

Salsa Horsethief 3 review

The Salsa Horsethief 3 rewards careful set up with some serious performance and offers plenty of upgrade potential

Filed in April 2013.

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Trek District belt drive review – urban style!

The Trek District belt drive singlespeed turns out to be a great urban ride as this review explains.

Filed in April 2013.

Salsa Horsethief 3 review – first impressions

Dave puts some miles on the Salsa Horsethief 3, a longer travel version of his regular Salsa Spearfish.

Filed in April 2013.

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Salsa Horsethief review

As rider of fine and select 29ers, one of my favourite bikes is my Salsa Spearfish. Time to saddle up and try the big brother, the Salsa Horsethief.

Filed in April 2013.

Giro Hex helmet review

A review of the Giro Hex helmet from a rider with a rather small head!

Filed in February 2013.