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Middleburn 32T Hardcoat Chainring Long Term Review
November 20, 2013
Upon kitting out my long distance touring bike I knew from past experience that I tended to wear out middle chainrings faster. A worn chainring had proved to be problematic even causing the chain to slip once it had completely worn out. I considered ways I could mitigate this. I wanted something that would be light but also tough. A steel chainring would potentially add weight but be more durable whereas an aluminium chainring would perhaps be lighter but wear out more quickly.
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Are 1000 Mile Marfil Road Cycling Socks a Good Choice for Adventure Cycling?
November 20, 2013
This sock was sponsored by a company for Ride Earth. It contains a yarn called Marfil which apparently is very good at wicking away moisture so your feet stay dry. They are also very thin so good if it is hot and there is a chance that your feet will overheat. However, conversely they are also useless by themselves for cold weather. According to the company, “The sock is environmentally friendly to produce and is easily recyclable.
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Are Shimano MT91 Boots A Good Choice for Adventure Riding?
November 15, 2013
I managed to get a pair of these beauties sponsored from Chain Reaction Cycles. They are a hiking-style boot with a solid sole for riding efficiency. They are useful for long distance riding where comfort, water resistance and durability are paramount. Protection: Rubber reinforcements on toe and heel for protection and durability/ Volume+ last for a more accommodating toe box Upper: Natural Nubuck leather paired with waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex Performance Comfort Footwear liner
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Get Your Layering Right - Helly Hansen Base Layer Review
November 14, 2013
A base layer is a really important item of clothing as it sits next to your skin. Having a long sleeve base layer is good in the winter, and can be doubled up with a t-shirt underneath and a micro fleece over the top makes a good winter riding combination. The garment is lightweight. I had a navy blue and a black one with the stripy arm-band which is good for visibility and looks great.
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Vaude Hogan Ultralight Argon Tent Long Term Review
November 14, 2013
Some people don’t like tents and prefer to sleep under a shelter or just in a protective breathable ‘bivvy’ bag. However, there are times when a tent has obvious advantages like if it is really cold, wet or there are a lot of insects. A tent seems like such a simple concept; a sheet over some poles that keeps the weather out, but there is plenty of variation out there. With simplicity comes subtle clever design principles such as advanced material choice.
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