Reviews
Portapow USB AA Battery Charger Review
I bought this charger to both charge batteries and back up my other charging capabilities. It worked well but I think I needed to do more to get the …
Portapow 11W Solar Panel Review
I bought this solar panel after doing considerable research on options that were out there. At the time (2013) there were a few options but most of …
Karrimor Carbon Fibre Walking Poles Review
I bought these from Sports Direct. They seemed to offer the same spec as much pricier alternatives. I used them for every day over 8 days on a hike. …
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition Camera Review
I used the Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition on a walking trip in Spain. I was attracted to the wide angle lense because I was shooting footage along a …
The Best Trail Hardtails
I was looking for a new mountain bike. I went to the cycle show last year, searched online and checked out local bike shops regularly. At first I was …
Diadora X-Country MTB Shoes
The Diadora X-Country mountain biking shoes with SPD cleats are a budget to mid-range shoe that performs well under most conditions and are durable. …
The Best Bikepacking Luggage Straps
I was looking for some ways to strap stuff onto my bike. I started searching “bikepacking straps”. This is a thing, but the straps are …
Im Selling My Marin Pine Mountain 1 2016 XL 27.5 bike on eBay
ebay listing Very good condition. Frame has a few minor paint scuffs from use. Bought as new from previous owner. I’ve used it for a recent …
Options for 27.2 Dropper Seatpost
Sometimes steel frames and older frames use a 27.2 (inner diameter) seatpost size. Many newer frames don’t and therefore dropper seatposts for …
Notes from Watching Hypernormalisation by Adam Curtis
Syria Assad (old Assad) Gaddafi (wannabe revolutionary) Facebook echo chamber content reinforces content Blackrock Aladin servers, analyse past to …