Product Reviews

Wattbike Review

Brett (the sales and marketing manager) delivered the WattBike to my place a few weeks ago so I could get to know the product. Since I grew up cycling in Canada I’ve done a lot of ergo training and know the benefits very well.

Power Balance Band - Does It Work?

Over the weekend in Noosa there was a massive triathlon expo with all sorts of gadgets that make those early adopter triathletes giddy with joy. The Mass Suit, Mighty Grip, Carbon Fiber wetsuits, headband headphones, Shimano Di2, etc. After I had my fun with the Mass Suit, the gadget that intrigued me the most was this Power Balance Band I’ve […]

The BMC Impec Review

As many of you already know the reason I was able to swing my TdF trip was because BMC invited me to their 2011 product launch in Switzerland. It was like winning the lottery. I couldn’t think of anything more perfect since it also allowed me to get back to my primal MTB roots and […]

Is Wood The Goods?

In the early days of cycling (pre- 1950’s) the best material choice for rims was wood. As with most things technology has progressed and different materials have evolved to made wheels stronger, lighter and the ride more comfortable. You can imagine my surprise when I walked into Cycling Edge the other week and saw a […]

Garmin Edge 500 Review

Every once in a while there’s a product that comes along that I like so much and I won’t shut up about it. The Garmin Edge 500 bike computer is one of those products. It’s been my little gadget of obsession over the past few months. I’ve been using it since Christmas and have given […]

The Parlee Z5

Over many years I’ve been spoiled with nice bikes that have basically been given to me. I never had a need that required me to do some heavy research on on a bike I’ll be dropping thousands of dollars on. I’ve been extremely fortunate.

Hutchinson Fusion 2 Tubless Tires Verdict

Two months ago I was given some Fusion 2 Tubeless tires/tyres from Hutchinson and TFM and to try out. I’ve ridden these tires for almost 5000km now and it’s probably time I let you know my impression of these tubeless road tires. Now I’m the last one to state that I’m some sort of qualified […]