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- First Review17 December 2010
- Last Review25 November 2014
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- Average Rating4.8
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Speedo's training aids are designed to help you get the most from your swim workout. The Tech Paddle was designed to promote optimum hand position in the water and improve stroke technique
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Great Training Paddles
Posted25 November 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
""My Arms Hurt!"
So says son after first sets using training paddles.
Not entirely a surprise as he's working hard and these paddles help target arms and shoulders.
A recent introduction to training sets these paddles are a first time hit!"
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Good Fit
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A swim training aid engineered to increase your speed through the water. The Speedo BioFuse Fin helps improve your leg strength and ankle flexibility.
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Good Training Fins
Posted25 November 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
""My Thighs Hurt!"
So says son after first sets using training fins - perhaps not entirely a surprise as they help target Quads during training sessions.
These fins are a new addition to training sets and are an instant hit."
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, Comfortable, High Quality, Rugged, Good Fit
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Designed to last longer, Endurance®+ is an exclusive Speedo fabric which is 100% chlorine-resistant, resists snagging, and is 20 times more fade resistant than any other swim fabric. Featuring 4 way stretch technology for added softness and comfort.
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Good training Jammers
Posted16 August 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Bought a few of these now for my son. Good value, decent longevity."
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, Lightweight, Good Fit
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The Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite 2 Jammer delivers intense full body compression, sophisticated low-drag fabrics and world-leading technologies, to maximise performance and racing efficiency. Now with a 40% increase in durability of water repellency.
Overall rating
Great Kit, Choose Size Carefully
Posted31 July 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"From Club to District Galas and even International Events these Jammers are ubiquitous.
Son delighted to receive these and feel like a pro!
Sizing is tricky though, choose carefully. As an example, son usually buys a 28" speed jammer. Speedo LZR Size Guide equates this to a LZR size 22" which in reality is completely under sized.
Trial and error will get us there. After the events I've discovered a few swim parents who have been through the same experience.
Dear Speedo , please review your sizing guides for this product!"
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight
Cons: unrealistic sizing guide
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Genuine innovations Air Chuck Elite Tyre Inflator
Air chuck elite CO2 Tyre Inflator Push-To-Inflate technology for fast, easy & controllable single-handed CO2 bicycle tyre inflation! Only 17 grams! Fits Presta and Schrader valves.
Overall rating
Great Addition to Seat Post Pack Spares
Posted31 July 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Small and light and fits easily into small seat post pack - can quickly inflate to a higher pressure than standard hand pump. Great upgrade for on board spares"
Pros: Durable, Great Value, High Quality, Rugged, Lightweight
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Genuine innovations 16g Threaded Pack Of 6 CO2 Cartridges
Innovations best value threaded cartridge.
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Great Addition to Saddle Pack
Posted31 July 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Small and light and fits easily into small seat post pack - can quickly inflate to a higher pressure than standard hand pump. Great upgrade for on board spares"
Pros: Durable, Great Value, High Quality, Lightweight, Good Fit
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Single spoke version which fits all cateye computers including cordless.
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Wheel Magnet
Posted01 July 2014
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CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Quite bizarrely a stone is flicked up bounces off the frame bounces into the spokes breaks off my wheel magnet never to be seen again, the stone also causes a flat. Simple replacement of cheap part."
Pros: Durable, Great Value, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Lightweight, Good Fit
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Delicious tasting, nutritious Project ZV8 Energy+ Bar contains a unique, easily digestible blend of ingredients engineered specifically for the nutritional demands of endurance athletes.
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tasty
Posted01 July 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"these are a tasty alternative t gels which i personally struggle with. enjoy."
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight
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Moon Comet Light Set
The Comet set features 2 innovative lights. The COB LED's provide 100 lumen output for the front and 30 lumen output for the rear light. The rear light comes with both seat post & saddle rail bracket.
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Good Light Set
Posted01 July 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Great wee light set, with charger and usb cables, for general commuting and darker wetter weather these were great with fellow riders commenting on the brightness and the novely and attractiveness of a different shape of element / beam. I have one gripe with these is that i purchased them given the statement they have a bracket for saddle rails , perhaps i had not thought this through but its nigh on impossible to use he seat rail clamp for this rear light and fit mty seat post pack on also. bit of a pain really but does not retract from the fact i think these are good quality good value products,"
Pros: Durable, Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Rugged, Adjustable, Lightweight, Good Fit
Cons: bracket / setpost pack conflict?
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Speedo Boys Fastskin Elite Jammer
The Speedo Boys Fastskin Elite Jammer is designed for the swimmer with serious competitive objectives. Body Stability Web and low drag Fabric technology deliver greater stability and a more hydrodynamic profile, making movement almost effortless.
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Feel Faster, Go Faster
Posted01 July 2014
CairnBanIan
fromGlasgow
Country : United Kingdom
Age : 45-54
Interest : Road Cyclist
Level : Regular
Gender : Male
"Well these were son's firstFastskins which gives a number of plus points including a great pair of colourful race ready jammers, jammers which give kudos to his swimming wardrobe whilst poolside and the "feeling" he has gear which goes faster through the water. Dont know what the technology is worth... tenths? hundreds? a whole second? I reckon the feeling of wearing and having recognised top brand and the fastskin name is worth something in itself to the approach. Ah yes , slaves to brands and marketing at such a tender age! He did however react to the fit. Going with sizing recommendations we went with same sizing as training jammers - the fastskins are indeed a tighter more compression style and fit. It took him a few wears to get used to them. THey look great too. All round good purchase"
Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Lightweight, Good Fit
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Genuine innovations Air Chuck Elite Tyre Inflator
Air chuck elite CO2 Tyre Inflator Push-To-Inflate technology for fast, easy & controllable single-handed CO2 bicycle tyre inflation! Only 17 grams! Fits Presta and Schrader valves.
Full flat or deflated?
Is this type of inflator only useable on a fully flat tyre? Or am I able just to tweak the pressure in my tyres when they are slightly deflated?
If this can be used for tweaking a deflated tyre, if the adapter is left on the top of the canister will this keep the CO2 in till the next time it is needed?
If this can be used for tweaking a deflated tyre, if the adapter is left on the top of the canister will this keep the CO2 in till the next time it is needed?
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i inflate using mini pump as far as i can , usually about 75/80psi... then top up with co2. in wet n cold weather ive also used co2 from fully deflated to get the job over as quickly as possible.
6 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
A triple compound brake pad for use with Shimano brake systems.
How many per pack? Is this a set of two pads?
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Was when I ordered a pack...
6 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
The Speedo Fastskin LZR Racer Elite 2 Jammer delivers intense full body compression, sophisticated low-drag fabrics and world-leading technologies, to maximise performance and racing efficiency. Now with a 40% increase in durability of water repellency.
Do each of the lzr elite 2 yammer bear a valid Fina-approval label?
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Yes, looks like it.
6 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
The new Ultegra HyperGlide 10-speed cassette comes with an alloyn carrier. Special sprocket profiles for even smoother, lighter and faster shifting.
Tiagra swap to Ultegra
Currently running a Shimano Tiagra 4600 12 - 28T 10 Speed Cassette with a Shimano 105 5701 Rear Derailer. I'd like to run the Ultegra 6700 12 - 30T 10 Speed, my question " is it a simple swap of just the cassettes only?
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In principles yes but you'll need to check your rear derailleur has the tooth capacity to cope . If I remember correctly short cage derailleur has total tooth capacity of 33 and I think the long cage version is 39 tooth. The tooth capacity is the difference between nos. of teet on caste top to bottom and same for front chainset added together.
9 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
Premium cycling tights for the highest levels of insulation and comfort in cold winter conditions. With a fleecy, elastic Lombardia Fabric construction and a Tour Seatpad, Vaeon Pro Tights are essential for dedicated year-round road cyclists.
Size help.
I'm 6' tall, 41" chest, 32" waist. Not sure whether to go by my height as would seem baggy round my waist.
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I'm you're height but bigger built, using an xxl, perhaps try xl.
9 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
This bar is made from precision drawn 6061 alloy, double butted which means it's thicker inthe most stressed zones, thinner in the non stressed zones and is less weight with additional strength.
Bar width
Hi,
My shoulders are 43cm (shoulder blade to blade)
What size bars should I order?
I've never ridden drops before.
Thanks
My shoulders are 43cm (shoulder blade to blade)
What size bars should I order?
I've never ridden drops before.
Thanks
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I believe most bars are measured from the centre of one handle to the other. If you mean shoulder joint to shoulder joint I'd go for a 44 or 46. I've read it's best not go narrower than your own measurements as this can be uncomfortable and even restrict breathing... Good luck.
9 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
Maru Junior Performance Boys XT1 Pro Jammer AW13
Racing suits for the younger generation, using adult technology. Manufactured using Xtra Lite Lycra; which features a water repellent Teflon coating.
Are these jammers Fina approved?
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Budget end of hydrophobic coated materials. Son says he could feel the difference in the water, fina yes I'm sure. If son is happy , I'm happy.
10 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
Altura Raceline Bib Tights
Multi-panels cycling tights with thermal lycra legs for insulation on cold winter road rides. Raceline tights feature a Ergogel seat pad for pressure relief and an ergonomic fit for long distance comfort and performance.
I'm 6'5" tall I looking for some full length winter bibs good quality what do you recommend ????
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Same height. Trying DHB vaeon pro this year... Good choice , good value, maybe not suited to zero/ sub zero temps though...
10 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
Premium cycling tights for the highest levels of insulation and comfort in cold winter conditions. With a fleecy, elastic Lombardia Fabric construction and a Tour Seatpad, Vaeon Pro Tights are essential for dedicated year-round road cyclists.
Is this warmer than the vaeon Zero Bib Tight?
Hi there. What temperature is the Pro rated for? I see the Zero is rated for -2 to 8 deg. Will the Pro be a good substitute?
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Using the pro, good but purple legs at seams in sub zero temps, zeros said to best for winter temps from DHB range.
10 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow
Premium cycling tights for the highest levels of insulation and comfort in cold winter conditions. With a fleecy, elastic Lombardia Fabric construction and a Tour Seatpad, Vaeon Pro Tights are essential for dedicated year-round road cyclists.
size query again
what size would be best for me - 46in chest, 38in waist, 30in inside leg(inseam)
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Similar sizing with longer legs.... Xxl suits me fine.
10 months ago
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CairnBanIan
Glasgow