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Review: Arkel Dolphin 48 Rear Panniers

This is the final piece in the jigsaw of my series of reviews on Arkel’s Lite Touring kit, to date I have reviewed the Arkel Saddlebag , the...

A few weeks back I was impressed by the Arkel Small Handlebar Bag when I reviewed it; the bag was superbly made, built to last and had some...

On my 2011 France and Spain Touring trip I had plenty of time to consider how the bike luggage I was using could be improved upon and added...

Tyre sealant always brings an interesting debate among cyclists; some love it, some not so much. In my mind, if it helps to overcome punctur...

Going Touring this year? Need a bigger saddle bag? Got a fixie or old steel frame that doesn't have bottle cage bosses? Want to carry a ...

Some of you may already know of my praise for Lezyne Pumps from my previous blog post on them ( Link ); however I recently added a new tool ...

When I built up my latest commuter bike I opted for slick tyres, tired of the lost energy and noise from using mountain bike tyres on the r...

When I was first getting into cycling I read Robert Penn's 'It's All About The Bike'. One of the most interesting and histor...

Wiggle Bike Shop: £10.99 When you come to replace a tyre, it is probably the best time to gauge whether it has been a "good tyre" ...

1) Ortlieb Classic Panniers I had a year of commuting in London last year and used a 30litre hiking rucksack to carry my kit for my 36mile r...