My favourite, get fit quick for endurance training ride

10th Oct 2019

We all want to be as fit and as fast as possible all the time. However, life can get in the way and you may not always have the time to train as much or as often as you would like to. This means that you can go through periods of feeling less fit, and as a result – less motivated to get fit again. Over my years of training, I have found that there are a few sessions which help me regain fitness and quickly.Below is one of my favourite training se …
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Shimano Wheel Technology - Science of Speed

30th Sep 2019

SHIMANO WHEEL TECHNOLOGY - SCIENCE OF SPEEDWheel performance is determined by three factors: aerodynamics, rigidity, and weight.The new Shimano Road wheel collection optimizes the balance of those characteristics based on specific applications like climbing, all-round performance, or high-speed scenarios. Wheels unlike any other. One pedal stroke, and you’re off.Shimano re-examined rigidity, weight, and acceleration from every angle. The resultin …
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Riders Review – TRP G-Spec DH Brake

17th Sep 2019

If someone was to ask me to recommend brakes 12 months ago for their Downhill (DH) bike I would have suggested SRAM or Shimano. That is until TRP released their G-Spec DH brakes. These brakes were developed in response to Aaron Gwin’s request for a 4-piston hydraulic disc braking system that he could use on the UCI circuit. I played very close attention to the comments coming from Aaron Gwin and the various articles that were released globally. A …
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