I've had the same handlebar grips on my Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike since I bought it in 2009. They've gradually become more and more worn and the rubber has started to perish. They're … [Read more...]
Standing your bike anywhere
July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I've been wanting a floor stand for my mountain bike for a while now. Just something that will stand the bike in an upright position to allow me to clean the chain and wash the rest of the bike. I … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Bike Chain
November 16, 2010 by 2 Comments
For many years, I resisted the advice of more knowledgeable cycling friends that cleaning my mountain bike chain regularly was a good thing. Instead, I made a few feeble efforts to clean it but mostly … [Read more...]
ViewRanger GPS for Cycling
September 24, 2010 by 2 Comments
Over recent months, I have been using ViewRanger GPS on my Nokia E71 mobile phone whilst out cycling. Here's my review and a few tips for using ViewRanger based on my experiences so far. Firstly, … [Read more...]
Rucksack or Bike Bag?
August 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
I like to take part in long distance cycling trips (for example, Cycling the Ridgeway and Cycling Devon Coast to Coast) where you are staying overnight en route to your destination. On these … [Read more...]