Barker
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- Review Count30
- Helpfulness Votes8
- First Review14 June 2009
- Last Review10 May 2013
- Featured Reviews0
- Average Rating4.2
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- Question Count2
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- First Question05 October 2009
- Last Question25 February 2013
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- Answer Count6
- Helpfulness Votes3
- First Answer13 June 2011
- Last Answer19 July 2011
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- Best Answers3
Easily packable waterproof vest, ideal protection from spring showers.
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Does the job
Posted10 May 2013
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Barker
fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Folds up nice and small, fairly accurate sizing, medium fits me 38inch chect and 5ft 8"."
Pros: High Quality, Lightweight
Cons: Not Enough Features
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Essential in changing weather conditions, the Sottile Jacket gives you waterproof protection in a lightweight package that fits easily into a jersey pocket.
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It's tiny!
Posted28 April 2013
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Barker
fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Curse those lightweight Italians. I am usually a medium and ordered a large, too tight, too short. Grrrrrr"
Cons: Poor Fit
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An all over bike-maintenance spray. Protect, preserve and freshen your bike with Muc-Off Bike Spray's incredible water dispersing action.
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Essential
Posted18 April 2013
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fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Keeps my bike in good nick. Lasts a long time. You need it."
Pros: High Quality, Versatile
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This Claw brush is designed to clean your rear cassette, drivetrain and deraileur whilst caring for your bike's delicate finish.
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Will do the job!
Posted18 April 2013
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fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Great little brush, got my cassette back to new. However, may be partly due to muc off chain cleaner and watching tutorial video!!"
Pros: High Quality, Versatile, Good Fit
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The official, illustrated, insider story of how the 2012 Tour de France waswon, from Team Sky. With stunning photos from Scott Mitchell andexclusive interviews with the main players this is a must-have for all cyclingfans.
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Disappointing i'm afraid
Posted26 March 2013
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Barker
fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"I was hoping for an honest, insightful account of team sky's tour. Sadly what I got was a beautifully presented light touch summary of events which never failed to repeat the same surface level accounts and quotes from team sky and predominantly Brad Wiggins. Real shame. Fantastic photo's, but sadly, as above limited to just team sky. Unless you are a big Bradophile, avoid."
Cons: Not Enough Features
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Rubber cable covers to protect the frame from the cables marking the headtube. Suitable for 5mm brake cables.
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Does what is says on the tin
Posted05 March 2013
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fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Good quality, tight on gear cables, but that suits me. Will always feel expensive...."
Pros: Attractive, Adjustable, Lightweight
Cons: Expensive
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Mudguards designed for road bikes with little clearance between bottom of brake calipers (arch) and top of the tyres.
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Good but don't believe the hype...
Posted05 March 2013
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fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Good mudguards, easy to fit providing you don't rely solely on the instructions. Bit vague. Once on though, excellent."
Pros: Adjustable, Lightweight, Good Fit
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Packaged in sets of three, the Park Tool Tire Levers are made of glass-injected nylon to ensure long life and damage-free operation. The unique design of the TL-1 actually lifts the tire away from the rim and keeps the tube from being pinched.
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Best Levers out there
Posted05 March 2013
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fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"These are the mutts, best tyre levers I have ever used, but I have snapped one....and punched myself in the face as a consequence, oh the joy of cheap tyres on new bikes...."
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Rugged, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit
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Single spoke version which fits all cateye computers including cordless.
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Does what it says on the tin
Posted02 February 2013
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Barker
fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Not much to say really, works! These will rust however, recommend bit of lube added when fitting"
Pros: Good Fit
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For cyclists seeking a very high performance tyre whatever the circumstances. Faster and safer due to improved wet grip compared to Pro Race tyre.
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Grippy and Pretty
Posted02 February 2013
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Barker
fromExeter
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 35-44
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Good quality, grippy tyre. Went on easy, (always a result), but need to take your time fitting as both popped out of rim on first inflation. Got the white trim for my Bianchi, looks lovely....."
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Good Fit
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Barker's Questions
Replacement outer chainrings made from AL7075/T6.
Is compatible with Campag? Current ring on Binachi is FSA 110 BCD,, N10 50 teeth?
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Barker
Exeter
The new neoprene mudguard called NeoGuard™ is specifically designed to prevent mud and spray from getting in your face and eyes.
Hi, what is the guidance re size? for 130 forks which is suitable?
3 years, 7 months ago
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Barker
Exeter
Barker's Answers
ZERO is the new electrolyte drink from High5; it's virtually calorie free (1.4 cal per 100ml) and has a light refreshing taste.
Individually wrapped?
I've had free samples of these where the tablets were individually wrapped - is that the case when they're in a tube? It would be nice to take a few out with me in the event I drain my bidons...
Top 500 Contributor
Hi, they are loose in the tube and will dissolve in a jersey pocket if you build up a sweat!
1 year, 9 months ago
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Barker
Exeter
1W LED Front Light
The Lifeline 1 Watt LED provides you with a simple solution to night time illumination, bright enough to be seen in city traffic, or used as a back up to your high power rechargeable systems.
I was wondering whether the light was visible from the side. There appears to be a translucent ring, allowing side visibility.
Top 500 Contributor
Nope, just the front.
1 year, 11 months ago
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Barker
Exeter
1W LED Front Light
The Lifeline 1 Watt LED provides you with a simple solution to night time illumination, bright enough to be seen in city traffic, or used as a back up to your high power rechargeable systems.
Is it okay to use recharchable batteries?
Top 500 Contributor
Works fine, but about half the lifespan.
1 year, 11 months ago
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Barker
Exeter
1W LED Front Light
The Lifeline 1 Watt LED provides you with a simple solution to night time illumination, bright enough to be seen in city traffic, or used as a back up to your high power rechargeable systems.
Can it clamp on the 31.8mm handlebar ?
Nowadays, the handlebar is over-sized, it's diameter is 31.8mm. Can the device clamp on it ?
Top 500 Contributor
No.
1 year, 11 months ago
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Barker
Exeter
1W LED Front Light
The Lifeline 1 Watt LED provides you with a simple solution to night time illumination, bright enough to be seen in city traffic, or used as a back up to your high power rechargeable systems.
Is this waterproof? and also, Is this the correct picture? It appears this is the 5 LED light from the same manufacturer.
Top 500 Contributor
It's given me no problems through some truely appaling weather so it's certainly uk proof!
1 year, 11 months ago
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Barker
Exeter
Slightly more like a conventional towel fabric, the Micro Fibre Trek Towel maintains the compact, highly absorbent features of the Soft Fibre but has a slightly fluffier feel.
What are the dimensions of this towel?
Top 500 Contributor
It's about the size of a small bath towel! Looks small, but big enough for me, medium build, 5ft 10
1 year, 11 months ago
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Barker
Exeter