I've been using the Tacx Neo 2 now for a complete winter season and it's definitely the best trainer that I've had so far.  I own a bike shop, so I take one home, use it for a few weeks, sell it, and take another...

What's the ideal setup?   I started in the garage with an ipad on a handlebar bracket with a basic smart trainer, and over the past few years have learned a few tricks by helping people setup their own "pain cave" as well as learning...

Time Atac pedals are an SPD-style mountain bike pedal, designed for offroad riding.  The SPD-design is based on a small, steel or metal cleat that is mounted in a small recess in the tread of a shoe to allow the rubber tread to touch the...

I get asked a lot about the ideal setup for an indoor trainer.  I'm slowly setting up my own ideal home setup and I've seen some cool ones along the way.  I'm learning, technology is changing, and there's a lot on offer. This year I've...

 Update June 19, 2019 - Ride Review I've now spent some time on this bike and wanted to update this review based on some kms in the saddle. Hits: compliance while riding in the saddle over gravel, rough roads. It's comfy and fast. Weight -...

TRAFFIC CHAOS This winter is packed with commuter nightmares along the Frankston Line during the disruptions in April and May, as well as the Level Crossing Removal Project slated for June and July.  Car traffic will be up, delays will be many. See the Frankston...

For most of 2017 and 2018 I rode my white Evo HiMod Disc that I built up with Ultegra Di2.  I did my weekly 70km Saturday shopride here in Melbourne, and all the training for Around the Bay, plus doing the event itself.  The bike...

The 2019/2020 Cannondale Habit is coming of age and this version is one of the best, balanced, capable trail bikes I've ridden. I'm fortunate to be able to ride new bikes and change them often.  With so much time spent on different bikes, it's worth...

In February I attended the Cannondale Bikes Dealer Conference in Melbourne where we had a brief look at the road bikes, mountain bikes, and other models in the line plan for 2020 here in Australia.  Although I can't share photos and all the hairy details...

In this article we review the 2018 Cannondale Slate dirt/gravel bike and provide an overview of how the gravel sector differentiates itself from other popular segments, such as road and cyclocross. We will provide detail on the unique characters of the Cannondale Slate, and conclude...