First Look Friday: Garmin Varia Smart Bike System
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring Garmin’s Varia Smart Bike ecosystem. Garmin introduced their Varia rear light and radar following the acquisition of Backtracker in early 2015. They have since added a smart headlight and in-sight display as well as full […]
First Look Friday: Lapierre Xelius, Specialized Women’s Motodiva, and Oakley Radar EV
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Lapierre Xelius SL road bike, Specialized Women’s Motodiva shoes and Oakley’s Radar EV sunglasses. Lapierre Xelius SL 500 CP road bike The Xelius SL sits at the top of Lapierre’s road range alongside the […]
First Look Friday: Lyne Contour dropper post, Five Ten Kestrel Lace, e*thirteen drive components
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing a Lyne Components Contour dropper post, Five Ten’s Kestrel Lace and drive components from e*thirteen. Lyne Contour dropper post Lyne Components is a South African based business. They currently offer a range of dropper posts […]
First Look Friday: Silverback Sphere 1; Verve Infocrank; SRAM NX
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Silverback Sphere 1 plus bike, Verve Infocrank, and a SRAM NX upgrade. Silverback Sphere 1 The Sphere 1 is Silverback’s reimagination of the hardtail with plus sized wheels. It features 3.0″ tyres to add […]
First Look Friday: SwiftCarbon Ultravox RS-1; Giant Rail; Specialized Fast Trak
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the SwiftCarbon Ultravox RS-1, Giant Rail helmet, and Specialized Fast Trak Control 2Bliss Ready tyres. SwiftCarbon Ultravox RS-1 The Swift Ultravox RS-1 is a full carbon race machine which, on paper, provides unbeatable value. The […]
First Look Friday: Rocky Mountain Trailhead; Maxxis tyres; Cadence bar; Ryder sealant
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Rocky Mountain Trailhead, Maxxis Minion DHR II and Aggressor tyres, Cadence CarboFuel slated chocolate caramel bar, and Ryder sealant. Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940 The Rocky Mountain Trailhead 940 is an aluminium hardtail designed around […]
First Look Friday: Fox Metah, Specialized Power Pro, and Stages Cycling SC3
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Fox Metah helmet, Specialized’s Power Pro saddle, and the Stages SC3 indoor trainer. Fox Metah Helmet Fox’s Metah builds on their original trail helmet the Flux with the Metah adapting to the demands of […]
First Look Friday: fi’zi:k Gobi M5 saddle and M5 BOA shoes, and Vittoria Mezcal G+ tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing the Gobi M5 saddle and M5 BOA shoes from fi’zi:k and Vittoria’s Mezcal G+ tyres. fi’zi:k Gobi M5 VS Manganese Gobi M5 VS Manganese: Versus MTB saddles combines the best of fi’zi:k’s proven saddle designs […]
First Look Friday: Cube AMS 100 and YT Capra
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re previewing two German bikes, the Cube AMS 100 Race 29 and YT Capra CF Comp. Cube AMS 100 Race 29 The AMS 100 aims to be a stiff and efficient cross-country and marathon racer. The full […]
First Look Friday: Knolly Warden, MagLOCK pedals, and SPOT Gen3
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Knolly Warden, Maglock pedals and the SPOT Gen3 and Trace. Knolly Warden The Knolly Warden is a 650b 150mm travel all-mountain bike. The Warden comes as an aluminium or carbon frame, our test model […]
First Look Friday: Evil The Following, Olympic Crank shoes, TomTom Spark
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Evil The Following, Olympic Crank R mountain bike shoes and the TomTom Spark. Evil The Following Once only available to those willing to undergo the hassles of importing, Evil bikes are now distributed locally […]
First Look Friday: Lapierre XR 729, Luvhandles grips and Thule VeloCompact
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Lapierre XR 729, Luvhandles soft grips and Thule VeloCompact bike carrier. Lapierre XR 729 The Lapierre XR 729 is a carbon cross-country orientated mile cruncher. The first thing you notice on the XR 729 […]