RIP Garmin
On the second day of my cycling trip to Babbacombe recently my Garmin Edge 820 Explore gave up the ghost. Probably due to water ingress as it was pretty horrific … Continue reading RIP Garmin
Category: Reviews
1000km in
Back in May I bought myself a new road bike. A nice and cheap Planet-X Pro Carbon. On paper it was great value. A carbon frame + Shimano 105 12spd … Continue reading 1000km in
The Year of The Gravelton
One more year goes by in what seems like the blink of the eye. In November ’22 I was sat at my PC, bored, trawling the internet looking at cycling … Continue reading The Year of The Gravelton
Review: Ortlieb Back Roller Classic Panniers
I bought myself a pair of these just before I rode down to Babbacombe last week. I’d done my research, I’d taken a calculated punt on them but how did … Continue reading Review: Ortlieb Back Roller Classic Panniers
REVIEW: Taya E-ONZO-111 11Spd Chain
I haven’t done an equipment review for a while now and it normally takes something quite good or bad for me to make the time to write a post about … Continue reading REVIEW: Taya E-ONZO-111 11Spd Chain
REVIEW: Carnac Grit Shoes
It’s been a long time since a wrote a review of something. Probably because I’ve had nothing new to talk about but this time I do. I decided to buy … Continue reading REVIEW: Carnac Grit Shoes
Hola! New pads and discs
When you ride, it’s important to be able to stop. My Ribble CGR has just not been performing recently. I’ve had a consistent front brake pad contamination problem which eventually … Continue reading Hola! New pads and discs
Review: Mistral Foul Weather Jacket
I’ve just got back from a 100min+ ride in 4 degs, with a wind chill probably taking it down to about 1 or 2 degs, maybe lower in parts. I … Continue reading Review: Mistral Foul Weather Jacket
Review: Galibier Barrier Deep Winter Gloves
First up, it’s been a while since my last blog in November. Life just gets in the way sometimes but now I have a week off I’ll be posting a … Continue reading Review: Galibier Barrier Deep Winter Gloves
Dolan Detail
I’m smoldering here after my 100km ride was cut short with a loose cassette 20km in this morning. I’m back now and need something to calm me. Blog it is. … Continue reading Dolan Detail