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REVIEW: Halfords Double Buggy Child Bike Trailer
Halfords Double Buggy Child Bike Trailer
Features - 6.5
Function - 8
Weight - 6
Pricing - 9
7.4
Well priced and easy to use trailer. A hit with rider & passengers.
I have 2 year old twin boys, and whilst they’re not old enough to cycle yet, that doesn’t mean they can’t be involved. I had seen quite a few people riding round our neighbourhood with trailers pulling their kids and thought it was a great idea. After a bit of research I decided to give Halford’s Double Buggy Child Bike Trailer a go.
REVIEW: Shimano SLX Drivetrain
So after my dilemma of whether to upgrade or replace my bike, I went for upgrading the drivetrain to start with. I originally built my Kona with 27 speed Deore LX, which at the time was a brand new groupset. SLX is the direct modern equivalent, so I bought a 2 x 10 setup from Merlin Cycles. I actually bought a full groupset and Read More
TYRE REVIEW: Continental X-King 2.2″
The X-King from Continental came about as a point between the Mountain King and Rubber King tyres. The idea was for a light, fast rolling but grippy tyre for most conditions. The fast rolling element suggests dry conditions and purpose-built trails, so I gave it run out at the Croft Trail. Read More
TYRE REVIEW: Schwalbe Land Cruiser
Most of the cycling right on my doorstep is purpose built cycle paths, which are nice, but definitely not knobbly terrain. I’m starting to do more cycling around home with the family, and so I needed some tyres that were more tarmac suited. However I still wanted the option of going offroad a bit if possible, so had a look for some multi purpose tyres. Read More
ONLINE SHOP REVIEW: Merlin Cycles
Merlin Cycles have been around since 1993, and I think I’ve probably been shopping with them since then.
They initially made their name as mail order custom wheel builders, which is still something do and excel at. I’ve had quite a few wheels from them now, and all have been brilliant. Read More
Shop Review – Cyclezone, Crowthorne
Cyclezone is a mountain and road bike shop in Crowthorne, Berkshire. It is situated opposite Crowthorne Train station and also has parking right out front, giving easy access for everyone. It’s just down the road from Swinley Forest and some great riding, so well located in general. Read More
TRAIL REVIEW: The Croft Trail
A lot of Swindon has been built from scratch in new housing estates, and while cycling in general is well catered for with dedicated cycle paths everywhere, it’s nearly all tarmac with few opportunities for offroad cycling. Fortunately there is a brilliant dedicated trail in Swindon, with some really excellent riding.
The Croft Trail is 3 mile loop of waymarked woodland trail, with a beginner (blue) and
more technical (red) routes located opposite the Nationwide headquarters off Piper Way. There is a free car park on site and it is only a mile from the train station as well. Read More