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There are several waterproof MP3 players on the swim gadget market, but the SwiMP3 is unique in that it uses bone conduction of sound, rather than conventional earplugs. For this reason, it’s perfect for swimmers who want to backstroke with the Backstreet Boys or fly with McFly. To wear the device in the pool, you’ll […]
The Training Lite is designed for running (or indeed cycling) in changeable weather conditions by being easy to strip off and stow away as necessary. As you might expect from Orca, this is well-made and comprises a lightweight fabric that has a water-resistant coating and a quality feel, right down to the neat, unzipped pocket […]
This was a new brand for our testing team so there was understandable excitement about taking the shoes out for a stride. Basically, the technology suggests the shoe can recycle your own energy, which in turn results in less stress and faster recovery thanks to the inclusion of what can only be described as a […]
On paper this is the mother of all cycle computers. As well as the usual parameters (wireless cadence, speed, distance), it measures heart rate, temperature, altitude, gradient, total ascent/descent and can probably predict what your mum’s cooking for dinner. It interfaces with a PC via a USB connection and software supplied for ‘easy’ analysis. In […]
Focus may not be the most recognisable brand on the market, but its reputation for great builds and amazing value is creeping into the system and undercutting many of the world leaders’ efforts. Having just signed Olympic medallist Nicole Cooke, Focus has made a great forward leap into the racing world that could gain the […]
Energy-wise this product packs an impressive punch, with a 686.6kcal hit per 500ml. A significant level of this is contained within the carbohydrate content at 73.8g. This product also contains a high level of protein at 35.6g, making up more than a third of your required daily intake. There’s a decent level of sodium in […]
One of the more expensive recovery drinks, Torq has provided us with the classic chocolate and orange flavour. Sadly, the resulting taste is fairly basic, with the orange edge ruining the fresh cocoa flavour. Combined with the slightly synthetic ‘chemical’ aftertaste, it isn’t the easiest drink to swallow. It has an about average energy content […]
The first thing you notice when you open this big tub is that it’s rather empty! Much like a packet of crisps, you’ll be disappointed with the amount of goodies inside. The product, once mixed, is also then extremely frothy with a 50/50 split of drink and froth. These problems aside, there’s a good level […]
This product from PowerBar tastes better than most but doesn’t pack as much ‘power’ as the name suggests, weighing in at the lower end of the spectrum with 199kcal, 35.9g carbohydrates and 12.6g of protein per serving. There’s also zero sodium content, with just 150mg of potassium, so make sure you replenish these from other […]
The Isostar recovery drink is one of the more basic concoctions on the shelves, based upon the classic milk powder ‘home brew’. It contains a relatively low 183kcal for 250ml serving and also has quite low carbohydrate and protein content at 34.7g and 9.8g, respectively. The recommended 250ml does is fairly small, but like most […]
The Vitesse is Fizik’s female-specific tri saddle, coming with a more padded, wider-than-average nose for tri-bar time, and pink detailing. Making anything lady-specific in either powder blue or pink is a real trend in the bike industry of late, yet seems to wind lots of women up. Thankfully, on the mostly black Vitesse, the pink […]
The Selle Italia SLR T1 saddle is a triathlon/time-trial specific model from one of the most established names in bicycle seating. It features more gel padding than a traditional road saddle, especially on the nose, to accommodate time spent perching on the tri-bars. The covering material is a glossy black Lorica fabric designed to be […]
Ritchey’s top-of-the-line components fall under the World Champion Series or ‘WCS’ logo. The Streem-2 is from the company’s road bike range, and weighs in at just 180g. The design is very minimalist and initially feels very hard, as there’s little padding to speak of. In an upright road position the hardness of the Streem is […]
The Aspide Glamour Saddle is different from many other female-specific saddles on the market, in that it offers a very firm, flat surface (as lots of men’s saddles do) with a suitably wider profile. It seemed that this was a ‘love it or hate it’ factor with our testers – either they instantly got on […]
The Vision Aero Max is a TT saddle through and through: very well padded, particularly in the nose area, it’s been built with triathlon in mind. The simple, plain black design means it will win favour with anyone looking for a more understated seat (though by the same token, it won’t be the first choice […]
The Podium Ti from Intake is an attractive-looking racing saddle at a bargain price. With titanium rails it weighs in at 250g, which may not be the lightest on the racks, but at such a low price-point you can forgive it that extra little bit of mass. Padding is firm but not too hard, and […]
Prologo supplies saddles to AG2R and the Saxobank pro cycling teams. With only a small range of seats to choose from, the company’s proud boast is that it supplies the consumer with exactly the same products as it does for its professional riders. The Scratch TS is a lightweight (187g) road-oriented saddle with a stylish […]
Specialized’s BG (Body Geometry) system is aimed at optimising the fit and biomechanics of a rider by acknowledging that a ‘one size fits all’ approach doesn’t always work. As a result, the minimalist BG Toupe saddle is available in three widths: 130mm, 143mm and 155mm (the dealer will measure your hips to see which is […]
The Aspide TT is a superlight, tri-specific saddle from long-established Italian manufacturer Selle. Even though it has considerably more padding than a traditional road saddle, the use of carbon rails and base bring the weight down to just 162g – very impressive, especially as this also includes the addition of an alloy reinforcement sleeve in […]
The Fizik Arione design has won over a lot of fans in recent years as a road, time-trial and mountain bike saddle. The Tri 2 variant for 2009 has either carbon or Kium rails (the former pushing the price up to £219.99; the latter, tested here, a touch heavier at 209g) and a wider, more […]
Based in the Pyrenees, Orbea has grown into a strong and popular bike brand, and can be seen supporting, among others, World Ironman Champion Craig Alexander and Olympic men’s road race gold medallist Samuel Sanchez. Coming in at the more modest price of £799, it was going to be interesting to see how the San […]
Founded in 1979, GT bikes (named after founder Gary Turner) is well-known for its BMX and mountain bikes, and didn’t start making road bikes until 1993. In the early noughties, GT took a break from the road bike game, but is now back with the Series range, starting at £450 through to £1,200. The Series […]
You might think brands like Specialized, Scott and Trek are the big ones, but in terms of productivity, few manufacturers produce anything like the number of bikes Merida do. And their CC3 is a typically solid and enjoyable off-roader. The Ride With plenty of fat alloy tubing between rider and wheels we were expecting a […]
Look at the website of Pinnacle creators Evans Cycles and you’ll see that the 2009 Expede is basically the ’08 version but £200 cheaper. Not that that’s a bad thing… The Ride First up, weight. The Expede is 1.5lb lighter than the Merida, and while that might not sound a lot, it makes a real […]
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