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Review – LITELOK X1 High Security Angle-Grinder Resistant Bicycle D-Lock
It is an unfortunate reality that bicycle theft is at an all-time high in the United Kingdom. Yet, brands such as UK-based LITELOK offer some hope – they have been pioneering a new technology to keep...
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Review – Praxis Zayante Carbon M30 Direct Mount Crankset
Do not underestimate the upgrade that a carbon chainset and top-level bottom bracket will have to performance; the crankset of a bike is the primary power transmission tool, and its design therefore...
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Review – Steed Bikes Thoroughbred Single Speed Bike
A single speed bike is a beautiful thing: as simplistic and straightforward as they come. Every pedal stroke equates to the same distance travelled; every revolution turning a single chainring and a...
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Review – Altuvita Cycling Phone Wallet Mk2 (Plus Size)
Protecting your phone and cards when cycling is a necessity; your jersey pocket is bombarded by spray, sweat, and grit — none of those go well with electronics. The Altuvita Cycling Phone Wallet is a...
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Review – Veloforte Nutrition Bars, Drinks, Gels & Chews
I first tasted and reviewed Veloforte bars here on Life In The Saddle, back in April 2018 – they were an instant hit. After meeting members of the ever-growing Veloforte team this summer, I was eager...
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Review – SeeSense ICON3 Front and Rear Bike Light Set
See.Sense is a cycling technology and data company from Northern Ireland; since 2015 I have tested three different versions of their award-winning bike lights, and the new ICON3 is their latest and...
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Review – Lezyne Helmet Micro Drive Pro, Lite Drive 1000XL Front Light & Strip...
This autumn, I have been testing out three of the latest lights from Lezyne – a brand that I have relied upon heavily in the past to provide reliable, long-lasting and high-powered illumination of my...
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Nutrition Review – Mission Performance Teas
Tom Whittle founded Mission after his experience taking on endurance challenges, and discovering the inefficiencies and downfalls of high caffeine energy drinks. When completing an epic cycling...
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Review – GripGrab Explorer Waterproof Gravel Shoe Covers
By popular demand, and after countless hours of testing, GripGrab has launched the new Explorer Waterproof Gravel Shoe Covers. Based on the popular Flandrien Road Shoe Covers, this off-road cousin...
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Kit Care – How To Clean and Cure Smelly Cycling Shoes
It is that time of year when your cycling shoes begin to pong. Over the summer months, a build-up of sweat, dirt and body oils creates the ideal environment for bacteria to breed in; then, with the...
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Review – Muc-Off Disco Alloy Bar End Plugs
Bar end plugs are likely something you haven't considered at length before; a set of two plastic plugs usually comes in a pack of new bar tape, and generally they do the job... until they fall out and...
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Book Review – The Road Book Cycling Almanack 2022
In 2018, a team of dedicated cycling enthusiasts took over the colossal task of delivering an annual publication, seven days after the final race of any given season: a book 900+ pages in length, that...
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Review – Bellroy All-Conditions Phone Pocket & Card Wallet
Way back in 2015, I did my first review of a Bellroy Phone Pocket; since that day one of these svelte leather wallets has been in my trouser or jersey pocket wherever I travel or ride. My last Bellroy...
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Kit Tips – A Guide to Cold Weather Winter Cycle Clothing
Low temperatures and winter storms push wind-chill factors to sub-zero. Bike riding does not have to cease in freezing conditions though; with the right clothing, there is no reason not to enjoy your...
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Workshop Focus – When To Replace Your Bike Chain
Your bicycle chain is the link between the power you put down through the crank arms and the cogs on your rear wheel—that when turned, propel your bike forwards. That means your chain gets a tough...
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Maintenance Tips – Tubeless Bike Tyre Mounting and Sealing
Tubeless tyres offer a huge number of advantages over their tubed counterparts – including greater grip, puncture resistance, and a lower rolling resistance. To find out more about the benefits of...
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Review – Science in Sport SIS Recovery Nutrition Products
Science in Sport has built a name for itself as one of the leading sports nutrition brands in the UK. In this post, I look at two of the recently updated products: the SIS Rego Rapid Protein Shake and...
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Endurance Nutrition – A Cyclist's Shopping List
We all know the importance of eating right. What you eat affects your health, your mood, and your cycling performance. You Are What You Eat—so, your shopping list could be likened to your body's fuel...
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Gift Ideas for Adventure Cyclists 2023
Cyclists can be a difficult bunch to choose birthday and Christmas gifts for. I hope that this selection of products will offer some new and interesting options for stocking fillers or birthday gifts...
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Book Review – 1001 Cycling Tips by Hannah Reynolds
I have always enjoyed Hannah Reynold's writing. Much like me, she has dabbled in most disciplines of bike riding: from mountain bike racing to road criteriums; endurance cycling to utility cycling. Her...
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