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LAPIERRE Audacio 400 DB Review

29 July 2011

Looking like carbon fibre, it’s only when close up you realise the Audacio 400D frame is Alloy. For quite sometime Lapierre has been a popular sight with French professional squads, this curved, smooth welded frame has neatly place internal cable routing, and is on a par with the weight of cheaper carbon frames. The tight [...]

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MONT BLANC Easygrip S3 – Bike Rack

28 July 2011

With quick releasing levers and top and bottom steel straps the Easygrip S3 is very easy to fit, it can take a while to assemble though. It has three adjustable aluminium channels that should suite most wheel bases, channel straps secure each wheel, the two inner frames are secured anywhere by two clamps, and the [...]

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Time I-Clic Titanium Carbon Pedals 2011 Review

27 July 2011

If you have problems with your knees and have struggled to find suitable pedals then the I-Clic Carbon Titanium could just be for you, these have a great amount of adjustment offering a float of +/- 5 degrees, not only that but they also offer 2.5mm of offset adjustment. An oversized platform is Time’s decision [...]

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Specialized BG S-Works Road Shoes Review

26 July 2011

Some of the lightest shoes on the market the S-Works weigh in at about 300g, the Body Geometry shoe has dial closures in the form of BOA with fantastic tuneable fit and comfort, sole is lightweight carbon. A superb shoe.  £199.99 availabe from Evans Cycles

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CATLIKE Whisper Plus Helmet Review

25 July 2011

Catlike Whisper Plus – £149.99 The ventilation offered by this helmet is impressive , due to the  39 round and oval nostril-style vents scooped out of the shell.The vents link together with deep internal channels forcing any air to flow straight out of the back . Heat loss is excellent at lower speeds such as [...]

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SPECIALIZED Prevail Cycling Helmet Review

24 July 2011

Specialized Prevail – £159.99 This helmet is  lightweight (185g) and trimmed down in size and shape. It’s definitely one for the minimalists. Having said that it still offers great functionality. On the helmet height and width adjustment is placed on the rear cradle, the straps are positioned away from the riders cheeks , fixed onto  [...]

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GIRO Aeon Helmet Review

23 July 2011

  Giro Aeon – RRP £199.99 Giro’s new Aeon helmet is a very top end pro level  helmet. Its a mix of the best features of  the Ionos and Prolight  combining  the superb ventilation of the former with the lightness of the latter. The quality of this helmet is extremely high also offering top level [...]

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UVEX FP3 Cycling Helmet Review

22 July 2011

Uvex FP3 – RRP £149.99 The Uvex FP3 is a heavyweight amongst helmets (the larger shell size weighs 342g) but this comes from its built in roll-cage built of tough plastic ( Makralon). Worth carrying the extra for those preferring the extra roll -cage protection which the manufacturers state spreads a potential impact over a [...]

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LAS Victory Cycling Helmet Review

21 July 2011

Las Victory – RRP £119.99 Another light weight helmet here, weighing in at a pleasing 250g but it doesn’t feel flimsy and fits very securely to the head. In fact the wide and bulky retention device covers a wide area of the head which is noticeable if you have a lot of hair . It [...]

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SPUIK Daggon Helmet Review

20 July 2011

Spuik Daggon -  RRP £99.99 The lower price here certainly doesn’t mean you compromise on comfort or safety. It has plentiful good quality padding and has well designed straps and buckles ensuring it stays in position well and doesn’t irritate the wearer. The straps are a little on bulky side as is the retention unit [...]

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