With the temperature dropping by the day for those of us that have been braving the early hours, keeping the extremities warm is high on the priority list. When talking to Ian from BraveIT at Ironman in March he was forthcoming in offering up a test package of items that had been successfully put to the test by his Belgian distributor in what was one of their toughest winter seasons. In the >>

Topeak's Two Timer is where options meet. The unique function of the Two Timer enables the use of CO2 inflation when time is a ticking or man power if an upper body workout is in order. Topeak's versatile valve connection design ensures use for both Presta or Schrader valves for an instant and airtight attachment at both ends whilst the frame clip allows for stowage on the bike the same as a >>

With ease of use in mind, the accessory guru's Topeak have once again tweaked functionality and brought us the Tool Stick 11 and 22. So many times these days allen heads and adjustment points are so hard to access with a multi tool that you can end up with a poor tool connection or limited fit, if this sounds like you then check out the Tool Stick 11 & 22. The sleek design enables pin point >>

PowerBar have raised the bar (no pun intended) in the nutritional stakes with the release of the all new Gel Blasts, with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives the bite size rocket fuel morsels taste like the real thing! Each resealable satchet contains 9 Blasts which is the equivalent energy to 1.5 PowerGels and feature the C2 MAX optimized carb blend. Bite through the soft outer >>

Saddle kings San marco of Italy have released a special Team edition range of saddles in celebration of their ProTour teams for 2010. The teams Katusha, AG2R La Mondiale and Lampre all ride on the the latest models Zoncolan, Regale Racing and Aspide. The promotion saddles will feature the same specification level as the Pro's enjoy. Stay >>

After viewing the all new American Classic 420 wheelset dubbed the "Aero 3" in Eurobike at the end of last season I must admit to a wave of excitement within. Having been a fan of the "classic" 420 wheelset from engineer Bill Shook, I had been on board a set for the previous three years but must admit was looking for a replacement that would deliver the same speed I had grown accustomed to from >>

The SoftFlask is the perfect companion for almost any energy gel. Empty all the single serves from their wrappers pre ride into the soft flask and rid yourself of dealing with empty gel wrappers forever! The soft maliable gel flask rolls up to save space. Available in both 8 oz and 5 oz sizes. Hydrapak have cleverly utilised the bite valve from the hydration reservoir ensuring free flowing >>

Late last year I took possesion of a pair of Castelli's new Ergo Due Bibshorts that had just landed in our market. I was drawn to them by the attractive pricepoint pinned to what looked to be $300 bibs. The Italian manufacturer supplies the most technically minded team in the peloton, Team Cervelo and the trickle down of technology from race garments to catalogue items was attractive. The >>

With the e-bike market now proven to be much more than a fad and the Trade Shows of the globe showing record numbers of these sustainable transporting two wheeled freedom machines in recent years, Copenhagen designers SENSEable City have launcehed a retrofitable power storage device developed by MIT and attachable to a bicycle's wheel. The design has been generating quite a bit of web interest >>

After being impressed with the first generation Keo pedals that were the first real deviation away from LOOK's Delta pedal that changed the bike forever in 1985, we were already salivating when opening the display box of the new Keo 2 Max and saw the stainless steel enhanced platform shining back like a knights sword. The Keo carbon Ti combo that I removed from the carbon cranks I had been using >>