Monthly Archives: May 2007

Getting older

I’ve just been reading the MTB Nomads blog which covers Mountain Biking in the South East, primarily the South Downs Way (SDW). They have a posting that I can relate to about the challenges faced by older riders and various … Read the rest…

2005 On-one Inbred

A review of the classic On-one Inbred, a refreshing, alternative scamp of a ride if you’re used to full-sus comfort.

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Bouncing bike lights

I appear to suffer much misfortune when it comes to bike lights, particularly my rear light. Over the past three years I have gone through at least two per winter, invariably losing them at some undetermined point in a ride … Read the rest…

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Orange trial belt drive transmission

Fresh from Singletrack comes the news that Orange are looking into the idea of using belt drive technology in place of the traditional bicycle chain. They’ve got an Orange P7 built up as a unique take on the singlespeed concept. … Read the rest…

It’s a Bike, yes. But is it art?

The New York Times has run a piece on an exhibition opening in four locations across Lower Manhatten titled ‘Why I Ride: The Art of Bicycling in New York‘. Aside from the unusual exclusion, accidental or otherwise of Unicycling from … Read the rest…

Camelbak Bottle review

For 2007, Camelbak have finally done what most people doubted they ever would. Produced a traditional water bottle. Of course, Camelbak being Camelbak they couldn’t just produce a simple water bottle.

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The tale of two mech hangers

So I know you’ve all been waiting for the review of my new Orange 5, the build, the birth but I don’t expect many of you were expecting the rapid death either…

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I made my bike meow

Last night’s mid week night ride took us over toward Ranmore and the White Downs at a furious pace. We were joined by some of Jem’s friends and Nicola which brought the group to eight riders. It quickly became apparant … Read the rest…

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Anticipating wind on the trails

No, for a change this is not an oblique and totally opportunistic chance to slur Dave again. Instead, it’s a nod to the fact that it actually seems quite windy out there. I mention it because tonight the Moles are … Read the rest…

2008 Shimano Deore XT

Since we’re only just starting to wake up to the fact that Summer 2007 is upon us, the Gods of manufacture have embarked on lifting the skirts on their 2008 kit so we can plan what we’re going to be … Read the rest…

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