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Bike Hub’s 10 most popular gear review articles of 2015

Of the gear review articles that we published in 2015, these are the ten that have drawn the most attention. 1. Giant Trance 2 Based on its popularity, it comes as no surprise that the Giant Trance 2 tops our list. We found the Trance 2 to represent excellent value for money while being a […]

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Review: Mio Velo wrist-based heart rate band

The common complaint I hear from anyone new to heart rate monitors is the discomfort of the chest strap. Although I have found that with time and moving to higher-end devices the chest straps have become more comfortable, they are still a bit of a pain. The Mio Velo is a wrist-based heart rate band […]

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First Look Friday: Shimano R088 shoes; Dirt Apparel clothing; 661 Exo pads; Mio Velo

First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Shimano R088 road shoe, Dirt Apparel riding shirts, 661 Exo Knee/Shin and elbow pads, and Mio Velo heart rate monitor. Shimano R088 road shoes Shimano’s R088 road shoe sits on top of their “Road […]

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Mio launches heart rate watches and wristbands

For the past 30 years, heart rate monitors have helped millions achieve measured success during exercise. Whether for fitness, specific sports improvement, recovery from illness or weight loss, heart rate monitors have allowed men and women to understand and manage the duration and intensity of their efforts more effectively and achieve their desired results. There’s […]

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Review: Mio Cyclo 505 HC GPS computer

Mio may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of a new GPS based computer for your bike, but with their new Cyclo 505 HC, that’s about to change. As far as premium GPS bike computers go, consumers are spoilt for choice. With a recommended retail price of R6,499, Mio places […]