Adrian's Mountain Biking Blog
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
Make sure you pay the right price in Halfords
To start off I should say I’m not just picking on Halfords, as they’re definitely not the only retailer to do this, but this is a cautionary tale to make sure you pay the right price. Read More
Fix or Replace? Part 4 – The Decision
So I have looked at replacement parts for my bike, and a potential successor, so now I have to decide which way to go.
If I upgrade the parts on my bike I get to keep it’s great steel frame and setup.
If I go with the new bike I get all parts replaced and a more modern ride. Read More
Fix or Replace? Part 2 – fixing parts
My 14 year old Kona has seen better days. Or to be more precise, certain parts have worn out and others are a bit ropey! It definitely needs the entire drivetrain replacing, including shifters, the front brake level is slightly broken and I’ve always thought the fork was too heavy for such a light bike. As I said in my part 1 post, that adds up to most of a bike, and could actually be as much as a new bike, but what would I get and which is better? So in this post I’m looking at the parts: what to get, what it would cost, and how would it change my bike. 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
Why I love steel
In the beginning there was steel, and only steel. And the steel was good, steel was strong, cheap and easy to work with.
Then came the others: aluminium, titanium, carbon, magnesium, metal matrix composites, trying to make a lighter, better bike.
And aluminium won, the end.
Well not quite. 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
D5 Creation