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This is a novel approach to fuelling where the addition of 1g of L-Carnitine to 19g of carbohydrate is purported to encourage fat metabolism as an energy store to spare muscle glycogen. L-Carnitine has been linked to this but there’s limited evidence for sports performance enhancement in the literature. We certainly didn’t notice any tangible […]
Smartly styled triathlon suit and comfy, but a little on the small side
Smartly styled triathlon suit and comfy, but a little on the small side
Running at this time of year always presents a challenge in terms of kit decisions. Just because the sun is shining, the temperature can still be uncomfortably low, and rain isn’t normally too far away. Could a running top like the Supernova XT Half Zip be the answer? This mid layer provides good coverage, breathability […]
As a big fan of both SealSkinz’ waterproof yet breathable socks and cycling gloves, I was really excited by the prospect of a beanie. First impressions were good and I was particularly keen on the fantastically soft micro-fleece liner. Fit was good, but given it lacks the flexibility of a traditional non-waterproof beanie, others may […]
As with the majority of Gore’s products, the fabric in these Actiondry tights feels luxurious and befitting of the premium price. It’s also highly functional, with a mechanical push/pull system to ensure that any sweat ends up on the outer face rather than against the skin. This ensures that comfort is maintained when training at […]
Head’s new Tiger LSR+ goggles use bi-silicone technology to ensure a super-soft fit with no leaking or fogging. Goggles typically use a harder material around the frame and a soft silicone around the eyes, but here Head get around that problem by developing a moulded gasket with two types of silicone. The result is a […]
Mudguards may serve a useful purpose by keeping the rooster tails of rain spray off you and your mates, but people are often reluctant to use them. That could be due to the fiddling required to fit them or possibly the rattling and rubbing they cause when riding. But most probably it’s because they make […]
Multipower is one of Europe’s largest sports-specific supplement manufacturers. Their Re-Charge powder mix is designed for fast recovery post exercise with a mix of carbs, proteins and a few added extras. Each 45g (500ml) serving provides nearly 30g of carbohydrate, which is relatively low compared to many recovery drinks. A total of 10g of protein […]
Joe Friel and Gordo Byrn return with an updated edition of their very successful training manual. While cynics may suggest a second version is a money-spinning venture, with six years between the editions they’ve had plenty of time to review and challenge the methodology in the previous book. For those without the first edition, the […]
With 850 lumens of power coming from three LEDs, this is a super little light in more ways than one. We tested the flood version but it comes in a spotlight version, too. An off-road night rider might benefit from both, but the flood version was spot-on for road riding, though we did try it […]
Being Giro’s new range-topping lid, you’d expect the Prolight to be more expensive than its predecessor, the £159.99 Ionos. But it’s not. It’s 10 quid cheaper. And you pay less, because you get less – weight that is. The Prolight has been on a diet that’s so effective it barely troubles the 220 scales at […]
Cannondale, founded in the early 70s, is a well-established brand who pioneered aluminium bicycle frame technology in the mid ‘80s. The CAAD9 frameset is the next iteration of Cannondale’s award-winning welded aluminium frame design, which has built up a well-deserved reputation for its stiffness and light weight. The spec of the Cannondale CAAD 9 Tiagra […]
Planet X started out in the ‘90s making dirt jump mountain bike frames out of its factory in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. More recently they’ve concentrated largely on the development of the road side as well as their range of track, triathlon and time-trial. The Planet X SL Pro Carbon Ultegra 6700 is a winner when […]
If super-slick aero framesets were the memorable sight of September’s Eurobike, and German sausage the memorable taste, the memorable sound was a cool R2D2-style motor noise. Everywhere you went, it seemed, you could hear the clicking and whirring of a Shimano Dura Ace Di2 mech being fiddled with. The Di2 adorned nearly every single top-end […]
Two LEDs powered by a single Li-ION gives this light plenty of punch with a long, penetrating beam. It also has a good light spread that shows plenty of immediate detail. It’s certainly good enough for hammering the trails off-road and down dark country lanes. Mounting is simplicity itself, and while Cat-Eye’s single-shot model has […]
This handlebar-mounted integral light and battery unit is easy to fit and straightforward to use. It has two power settings that are adequate for street use, plus occasional unlit road riding. A single button – mounted centre at the top of the unit – flips through low and high power, and also boasts a flash […]
Basically, for another £75 this doubles up the light power of the Light and Motion Stella 150 by having two light units instead of one. The lights can be placed together on your handlebars or placed up to 15 centimetres apart. The result is a penetrating beam of light that’s good enough for safe road […]
A robust single light with a two watt LED and a Lithium Ion battery that fits neatly on top of a bike stem. It was powerful, gave a surprisingly wide beam and was suitable for countryside use. The battery pack and light unit both have solid, easy to assemble mounts, onto which the light and […]
A hugely powerful four LED lamp unit with five light modes, ranging from dipped light for urban areas up to the ultra-bright level four, which would work beautifully on a gnarly off-road track. All of these modes (including the handy flash) are operated by a single on/off button, which is ideally positioned for gloved thumbs. […]
This well-made light is intended for road use. It’s easy to mount on a very solid metal bracket and boasts some nice features, including a separate switch that can be placed anywhere on your handlebars and operated while wearing gloves. Its two LEDs give a wide, penetrating beam and, despite the battery pack being part […]
With a combined weight of 174g for unit and battery pack, this is extremely light for its power. It’s so light, in fact, that if you put the light and battery pack on your helmet you won’t notice it. Yet despite this, the MiNewt Mini knocks out a hefty beam, claimed to be 110 lumens […]
Two powerful LEDs are mounted facing a reflector, which then casts forward a wide beam of penetrating light. The handlebar-mounted unit is bulky because it includes the NIMH battery pack, and although fitting is easy, we felt the bracket was a bit weedy for what is a relatively heavy unit. This is a bike-only light, […]
The NiMH battery makes this small light a little heavier than the MiNewt Mini, but it packs in 40 more lumens in a slightly wider beam. Critically, there’s also more control. A push button on the light unit switches first to full power, then lower power and flash mode. This is good because it gets […]
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