Review: Truvativ Jerome Clementz BlackBox handlebar
Handlebars can be a touchy subject. These days, everyone’s on the “wider is most definitely better” bandwagon, with even marathon riders being advised to ditch their long stems and narrow bars for setups which sit as close as possible to the steerer and create as much leverage as possible to (man)handle the front wheel. With […]
Preview: FUNN Fatboy Chameleon handlebar, Tactic and Mamba pedals
When the guys at Performance Bikes told us they had some shiny FUNN gear for us to look at, we weren’t quite prepared for the colour assault our eyes were in for. The main attention grabber being the Fatboy Chameleon bars, although the two pairs of pedals, the cross-country Tactic and downhill Mamba, can’t be […]
Bike fitting: Handlebar choice – Details Part 1
Following our last article on handle bar width, readers felt more information was needed on specifics such as riders shoulder width vs handlebar width, handle bar back sweep/rise and stem length/angle. In this two part article, we tackle these questions and explain how correct handle bar setup can improve your cycling. Image credit: Zoon Cronje […]
Review: FUNN Fatboy handlebar & Strippa stem
When I asked the guys from Larc Distributors for some products to test, they immediately wanted to give me some flashy colours to show off their FUNN lineup. I usually like a more sedated look – some small colour accents here and there, nothing fancy. So when Ryan and Andrew handed over some colourful items, […]