Kit Reviews

[Andrew G]

They are mighty fine Mr. K but may be a bit bulky for Sylv - he like to have naked hands and feel the road.

Silk liners are great for cutting out the cold without adding bulk. Today I had my Specialized Equinox autumn/spring gloves on ('09 vintage, I think they've changed slightly since). Slim fitting and keep out a lot of the cold as the outside facing part is a bit neoprene-y. Nice BG pad for the ulnar nerve and a sort of fake suede palm bit so grippy. Good sized snot wipe too.

Base layers and winter jacket - If they have any left go to Aldi. I ran in quickly so no-one saw me and picked up a long sleeve thermal base layer for £10 and a soft shell type jacket for £15. I've have the short sleeve version of the base layer from before and they are excellent. The jersey looks similarly good, hem gripper, fleecy collar, beard guard, etc, etc. For £15 it appears to be an absolute steal, although I dread to think what kind Victorian mill owner practices are being used in production to flog them that cheap. I never said they were fair trade though.

[quote="Lucyap"][quote]Specialized BG Toupe

[Amy]

Ah Keith, it depends whether you have the old Jett saddles or the new ones. The old ones had some horrible hard black stitching round the butt pads and they could really chafe - all the new ones are just moulded.

Actually I sold my old ones to a bloke - not heard that he's had any problems

[Jon H]

Kit-Kat Review.

Kit-Kat Chunky, Caramel version.
55p from the vending manchine at work (button 43).

Not tried this version before, so it was a new experience. As I opened the wrapper I discovered the bar was broken in two, leading to a minor chocolate-on-keyboard incident. My conclusion is that this is best served at a slightly warmer temperature so it would be less brittle, and the caramel would be more pleasing when slightly gooey.

Not as good as the original IMHO.

[-Adam-]

I have been pondering a Kit Kat Chunky Caramel for sometime Jon, so it was very useful to read your review.

I hear what your saying, but I think I am going to take the plunge and try one for myself...

Of course, in the spirit of things, I will post an in depth review once the deed had been done.

[DavidKennett]

Go for a Boost, in contains guaraná - about twice the amount of caffeine found in coffee beans

[img]http://dunknowdablogspot.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/cadbury_boost1.jpg[/img]

[Toks]

Not that I need a new one, but its very tempting...
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBP ... n-sram-red

[Rogan]

[quote="Toks"]Not that I need a new one, but its very tempting...
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBP ... n-sram-red

[Dombo]

Mars Bar original. Food of the gods.

[Amy]

I don't know about you, Keith, but I think this has got a little bit silly

You can't really trust this lot to stay serious for any length of time

Anyone any experience of Mavic wheels - top end ones ending in -irium...

ie: any problems with breaking spokes (see today's write-up for explanation... )

[Andrew G]

Kysirium (sp?) no experience personally but they tend to get good reviews. Not sure of their price but if they're in your budget then have a look at Campagnolo Neutrons ([url=http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=WHCAM07NE01&desc=CAMPAGNOLO+NEUTRON+WHEELS]GBs £415 less 10% ACC discount[/url]. Excellent wheels, light, strong, climb well, and being a lower profile rim will be quite friendly for you in tyre replacement in the event of a puncture.

[Marek]

I have had Kysriums in the past and have had a few spokes go, and when they go they really go. Also i don't think the hubs are that good. Campagnolo wheels in my experience are awesome.

cheers

Marek

[Rob W]

Campag Shamel Ultra can't fault them

[Rogan]

[quote="Marek"]I have had Kysriums in the past and have had a few spokes go, and when they go they really go. Also i don't think the hubs are that good. Marek

[Marek]

Yes I had SL's as well, the Campags are significantly better. I have a set of Eurus which I got off Mr Viney second hand and they have been amazing and have been riding them for years now.

Cheers

Marek.....