Herbie
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- Review Count23
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- First Review15 June 2009
- Last Review29 March 2013
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- Average Rating4.7
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- First Answer02 September 2010
- Last Answer06 October 2012
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A genuine Buff product - highly breathable, astoundingly versatile - it is made from a fast wicking material which helps keep you warm and dry while riding.
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Bought as a gift - you can never have too many buf
Posted29 March 2013
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
"Excellent quality buff, bought as a gift for a friend, and went down well. As I say you can never have too many buffs."
Pros: Durable, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit
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Boxer style undershorts for use underneath shorts or trousers with a lightweight padded insert for extra comfort on leisure cycling trips.
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Gosh - forgotten I'd got them on!!
Posted06 December 2012
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
"These were bought to go under padded race tights, which seem the norm now. I find padded shorts and padded tights too much, so these undershorts were just right for warmth without excessive padding."
Pros: Great Value, Comfortable, Lightweight, Good Fit
Cons: Unattractive
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High performance road-specific pad inserts designed to fit all Shimano Road Systems. Designed for alloy rims and compatible with Dura-Ace 7900 brakes.
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Best blocks for shoe type brakes - easy to replace
Posted06 October 2012
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
Budget : Quality first
"My Trek bike came with Shimano brake shoes, and at some point I replaced the blocks with Aztec equivalents - all was well riding around near home, but when I did a big continental ride with long descents the brakes squealed like mad. So went straight back to these Shimano Dura Ace/Ultegra blocks and the performance was superb."
Pros: Durable, High Quality, Lightweight, Good Fit
Cons: Expensive
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A new technology de-greaser that quickly and safely eliminates built up oil, grease and grime on metal, plastic, rubber and seals.
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Does what it says, better than others
Posted06 October 2012
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
Budget : Value for money
"I like this De-greaser, as it does the job well. I briefly used a 'foaming degreaser' instead, but just found most of the expanded foam is wasted. this just works better than any other, and really helps ease the maintenance of drive chain, gears, and anywhere there is build up of grease/oil."
Pros: High Quality, Versatile
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Onyx Classic Heart Rate Monitor
Simple to use, focused on the most important functions and a sleek design characterise the new Onyx Classic.
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Very clear and useable
Posted10 June 2011
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
Budget : Value for money
"This heart rate monitor is not the most expensive on the market, and so does not download your training data to a PC or make the toast - but then I didn't want that. It does a great job of telling you your heart rate (HR), giving a target heart rate zone which can be set to fat burn (temperate - below 70% max HR) or fitness (aerobic - 70-80%) training, thus defining break points between temperate and aerobic and threshold (above 80%) with beeps. It also gives a calory burn level and an average HR, time of day and training time. Just what I was after for use on a Spinning bike to keep my training at the right level for certain training sessions. The signal is also coded so there should be little likelihood of temporarily picking up additional signals at the start of events or in a gym class."
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, Rugged, High Quality, Adjustable, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit
Cons: Limited Color Choices
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The Safe-T net protects your bike and surrounding floor from corrosive sweat during a training session. Produced from absorbent towelling with Velcro bars straps and an elasticated seatpost strap for a universal fit.
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Not the most expensive but excellent
Posted29 March 2011
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
Budget : Value for money
"This is not the most expensive sweat cover for training bikes, but it certainly does the job well. It has velcro fastenings for the handlebar end, and as such is pretty flexible exactly where it goes - I use it on a spinning bike. The saddle end is an elastic loop and works well. Other more expensive versions have pouches for your TV / DVD remotes etc., but they would then be in the line of fire from your sweat, so don't quite get that. this does the job well, and is reasonably priced."
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit
Cons: Limited Color Choices
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This DVD has been created to motivate, excite and challenge you to train indoors.
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Good first training DVD
Posted27 February 2011
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
"This is a good first training DVD, for use with spinning bike or turbo trainer. It works well, is easy to use and gives you a few different options for building different lengths of rides using the sections. However, I think Rick Kiddles next two DVDs are the best on the market - they don't show the stationary bikes as this does, and are a more realistic workout visually. The one thing not many write-ups or descriptions of this first DVD mention, is that doing the ride with Rick and featured on the film are Victoria Pendleton and Rob Hayles - surely a massive bonus!"
Pros: Great Value, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile
Cons: Not Enough Features
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ZERO is the new electrolyte drink from High5; it's virtually calorie free (1.4 cal per 100ml) and has a light refreshing taste.
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Hydration with weight loss?
Posted26 February 2011
Herbie
fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
"I got thtis product to help with training, which at the moment consists of several 1.5 hour spinning sessions a week, in an attempt to get fit for the Ventoux Challenge in May - and at around 16 stone was aware that I would not lose weight very quickly if I trained with energy gels or drinks. This product seems to keep you nicely hydrated, and certainly you don't notice a lack of energy, as you would with water....and the weight loss - well I've lost 1/2 stone in a month."
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EnergySource 4:1 is an advanced fuel for use by endurance athletes. It's Europe's first state-of-the-art carbohydrate-protein energy and hydration drink - for use DURING exercise.
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If Carlsberg made energy drink...
Posted26 February 2011
Herbie
fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
"Definitely the best energy drink I've come across. It provides the fuel you need, but also refreshes and without the acid taste that many energy drinks have. It sits well in the stomach in the heat of a 9 hour ride, and never disagrees with you. I've tried a lot of drinks over the years, and settled on this one. i occasionally try other new drinks on offer at sportives or given as freebies, only to stay loyal to this one - the best."
Pros: Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Versatile, digests well
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Swing Grip SG3 Handlebar Extension
Based on the incredibly popular SG1 and SG2 space grip extension brackets, the new swing grip offers all of the benefits of the space grip with the added feature of an adjustable extension arm.
In addition to this unique feature, the swing grip also includes a universal clamp which can be fitted to...
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Handy handlebar raiser
Posted14 October 2010
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fromGuildford
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Advanced
Gender : Male
Budget : Value for money
"Bought this to support a Hero HD Video camera, as the mounts that come with that are a little fragile to raise the camera from the bars. This is necessary so that you can get a view from the bars without brake hoods and cables in the picture. Used the original plastic mounts and after 2 events they cracked and nearly lost the camera - this is a much better solution - plus I can clear the bars of my computer too."
Pros: Durable, Adjustable, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit
Cons: Limited Color Choices
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Herbie's Answers
A Swiss product, Swissstop offers the best braking performance in all conditions for all types of bike.
Are pads different for front and rear wheels?
The reason I ask is that one pair of left and right pads both have the same set of numbers on them, and the other pair of left and right pads both have a different set of numbers on them.
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No - same brake shoes front and back - so same blocks/inserts.
7 months ago
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Guildford
A great value lightweight SPD compatible clipless road pedal with sealed bearing and cro-mo axle.
Have only just started cycling. Will any cleat and shoe fit these pedals or do I have to purchase specific accessories?
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the cleat will come with the pedals, so automatically match the pedal. The shoes should state that will take Shimano SPD cleats/pedals - most do.
7 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
A great value lightweight SPD compatible clipless road pedal with sealed bearing and cro-mo axle.
How do I use them?
I am new to cycling and am wanting clip in pedals rather than the toe strap ones. I am looking at the Shimano R077 Road Cycling Shoes and am wondering if I buy them and these pedals, they will work seamlessly. Do I put these on my bike and use as is and just clip my shoes in? Sorry about my limited understanding, much appreciated!
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Almost - with the pedals you will get some 'cleats'. These bolt to the bottom of the shoes you buy. The placing of these is quite sensitive so follow any instructions with the pedals about how to line-up your cleats. General rule of thumb is to try to put the cleat central (from side to side) on the shoe, and roughly across where the ball of your foot is within the shoe. After you have this basic position test the shoe/cleat combo out for comfort and adjust with 2mm movements, try again, until you feel it is right. Also best to have each shoe's cleat as a mirror of the other, unless you have a known difference between your feet, e.g. a size diff, twist, other damage/issue to allow for.
7 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
Onyx Classic Heart Rate Monitor
Simple to use, focused on the most important functions and a sleek design characterise the new Onyx Classic.
Does this product come with a chest strap or do you need to purchase one separately?
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Yes this comes with a chest strap - never having worn a chest strap HRM this strikes me as very comfortable. I originally just bought this for use on my spinning bike as a training aid, but may well wear it for events - thinking before was that a chest strap would be cumbersome, but not so.
1 year, 11 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
Elite Team Workstand
Another wiggle exclusive!
Will this stand support a Brompton? If not, any thoughts on a suitable stand?
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Yes - this stand holds my Dahon folding bike fine - as it can be set at a suitable angle to hold the bike by either a classic top-tube, or by grabbing the seat tube - that's how I hold my Dahon in this.
2 years, 2 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
ZERO is the new electrolyte drink from High5; it's virtually calorie free (1.4 cal per 100ml) and has a light refreshing taste.
Can I add Zero to my sports drink (usually Torq)? Will doing this help to reduce cramp?
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Most sports drinks are optimised for absorption when made up as per their instructions. If you add one drink to another my guess is you mess up the balance of both. If I were going about this, I'd take a bottle of each with me, both made up as instructed. Or else I'd add one drink to the other - i.e. Torq made up as instructed, added to High5 Zero made up as instructed - so that the optimum solut levels are still maintained. Then use with energy gels to get the energy per hour rate you want.
2 years, 2 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
ZERO is the new electrolyte drink from High5; it's virtually calorie free (1.4 cal per 100ml) and has a light refreshing taste.
Whats the nutritional breakdown per 100mls when made up as directed?
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Each tablet contains: 11KCal, trace levels of Protein / Fat / Fibre, 2.6g Carbohydrate, 0.25g Sodium, 40mg Magnesium. So per 100ml it depends if you use this 1 tablet in 500ml or 750ml bottles, or maybe even use 2 tablets. Obviously divide by 5 if you use a 500ml bottle - to get values per 100mls.
2 years, 2 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
A great value lightweight SPD compatible clipless road pedal with sealed bearing and cro-mo axle.
Are these pedals double sided
Are these pedals double sided
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No
2 years, 2 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford
For the coming season the PRO overshoe range has been completely revamped and is bigger and better than ever. Innovative features, great designs, and excellent media reviews make PRO overshoes the obvious choice.
what are the sizing guides on the overshoes
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If you're buying for Road shoes I'd suggest following the size guide, but for MTB shoes go 2 sizes larger than your shoe size.
2 years, 8 months ago
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Herbie
Guildford