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Review – JIMMYCASE iPhone 11 Wallet Phone Case
Cyclists need a good phone case. We carry our phones with us as a lifeline and to capture and share the ever-evolving story of our rides. JIMMYCASE is a Californian brand that produce beautifully...
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Introducing 'The Sergeant' Kona Sutra Ltd 2020
For the last five years, I have toured across the European continent on a Kona Rove Titanium or Kona Private Jake. The trans-continental rides—including 3000+ kilometre epics, have mostly been on...
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Review – Easton EA70 AX Gravel Handlebars and EA70 Stem
With the growing popularity of sweep handlebars (a.k.a. wood-chipper bars) I thought it was about time to see how they could improve the ride of one of my gravel / cyclocross bikes. To test and review,...
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Personal Hygiene and Skincare for Bikepacking and Cycle Touring Expeditions
A question often asked in the bikepacking and cycle touring community is “how do you keep clean and maintain good personal hygiene on a multi-day cycle tour?” The secret for me lies with five products...
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Review – Aftershokz Aeropex Bone Conduction Headphones
I have been using a set of Aftershokz bone conduction headphones daily, ever since I reviewed the Bluez2 headphones back in 2015. The Aftershokz Aeropex is the brand's latest release model and offers...
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Review – Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 TSA Road Bike Bag
The best-selling Scicon Aerocomfort Bike Bag has received some significant design updates. With thru-axle compatibility, added protection, and an overall lighter weight—the Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 is...
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Review – WTB Raddler TCS Light Tubeless Gravel Tyres
The new WTB Raddler Gravel Tyres are the bigger brother of the well known WTB Riddler Tyres. They feature larger knobs and side lugs for improved grip and better traction on loose or muddy trails. On...
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Explore – 7 Accommodation Options for Cyclists on the Isle of Wight
In this Explore blog post I consider my lucky seven pick of the top accommodation options for cyclists on the Isle of Wight—from yurts and campsites, to hotels and pubs. These are my seven favourites...
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Recipe – Rude Health No-Bake Cereal Energy Bars
My recipe for High Energy Flapjacks has always been a favourite on the blog. So, when I spotted this great looking recipe on the Rude Health site, I thought it needed to be shared with the cycling...
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Review – Otterbox Defender iPhone 11 Phone Case
A phone is an essential piece of equipment for a bike ride. Cyclists use their phones for staying connected, calling in emergencies, and documenting their adventures. A good phone case is a well...
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Review – SunRace CS MX80 (MX8) 11-46T Cassette for SRAM
If you are running a SRAM Force or Rival 1X drivetrain set-up, then you may well find yourself wishing for a lower gear, especially on bikepacking adventures. The SunRace MX80 / MX8 11-46 tooth...
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Review – Token Products RoubX Prime Carbon Gravel Wheelset
Gravel has become Monster Gravel. Cyclocross has morphed into CXtreme. XC courses are no longer distinguishable from Enduro. With the lines between disciplines becoming even more blurred, Token...
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Review – Aeropress GO Portable Coffee Maker
When it comes to making coffee in the wild, the Aeropress has always been my preferred method. For bikepacking and bicycle touring trips it is the ultimate compact coffee maker. The new Aeropress GO is...
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Review – Pro Bike Tool Tubeless Bike Tyre Repair Kit
Plugging or repairing a large hole or cut in a tubeless bicycle tyre can be a necessity when the opening is too large for the tubeless tyre sealant to clog. The Pro Bike Tool Tubeless Tyre Repair Kit...
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Review – Swrve Modal Cotton Henley Top
Life In The Saddle readers will be familiar with the Swrve brand—it crops up in reviews a few times a year, and I am always impressed by the quality, fit, and feel of the products; not to mention the...
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Review – Pro Bike Tool 17-in-1 Compact Bike Multitool
A good bicycle multitool is like a Swiss army knife—you do not appreciate what an asset it is until you really need it. The new Pro Bike Tool 17-in-1 Multitool is a compact and lightweight bicycle...
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Review – Aftershokz X-Trainerz MP3 Bone Conduction Headphones for Swimming,...
The Aftershokz X-Trainerz MP3 Player Headphones use an open-ear listening design utilising the same superb bone-conduction technology found in the Aftershokz Aeropex Headphones (reviewed last month)....
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Review – BAM Bamboo Clothing Casual and Activewear
I cannot remember the last time I wore a suit to work. My life off the bike is spent in trainers, walking shoes, or wetsuit boots. Often, I am in cycling jeans or sweatpants, accompanied by a down...
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What Is in Your Gravel Adventure Handlebar Bag?
The new Rapha Handlebar Bag has fast become a favourite bikepacking 'day ride' handlebar bag. Rather than just write a product review of this compact handlebar bag though, I thought I would also look...
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Review – Pro Bike Tool 3/8 Inch Drive Click 10 to 60 Newton Meter Torque...
Sometimes you need BIG Torque. This torque wrench from Pro Bike Tool is a high-torque specification; capable of accurately delivering 10 to 60 Newton meters (88 to 530-inch pounds) torque, with...
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