Industry Nine’s New SOLiX Aero Road Wheels are Still Hooked, Wider & Very Fast
About a year and a half ago, Industry Nine introduced two new wheel lines for All Road and Gravel. The move came shortly after ...
The Lamy 2000 fountain pen. Timeless like a Brompton!?
You might be aware that I occasionally have a fountain pen mention here or there on my blog and on my Instagram page @orangebrompton. ...
Aer Duffel Pack 3 First Look: A Well-Designed Duffel-Backpack Hybrid for Cycling Kit or Gym Gear
I’ve been riding bikes for over three decades, and in that time, I have yet to find the perfect solution for carrying all of ...
Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Sunglasses have Shockingly Good Camera & Speakers
Last month, Oakley and Meta introduced the new Vanguard AI sunglasses. This collaboration marks the first sport-oriented AI sunglasses on the market, combining the ...
Apogee One First Rides Review: Nothing Else Quite Like It
The Apogee One is not your typical mountain bike. We first learned about this uniquely designed full-suspension model a couple of years ago and ...
Chaotic Cycling on a Brompton Through London Rush Hour
If you have read any of my ramblings, you will know that I live and cycle in London. Normally, my cycling adventures take place ...
Continental Kryptotal Tire Review: Sturdy Sidewalls and Great Grip
Trail or Enduro MTB products face the tough task of doing everything well. When it comes to tires, that means ensuring good traction, ample ...
Review: Giro Montaro Mips III and Dropline Goggles
The Montaro has enjoyed a long run as one of the most popular mountain bike helmets in Giro’s lineup. The original launched in 2015 ...
Velocio’s Ultralight TRAIL Jersey & Shorts plus Le Bent’s Featherweight Hoody Review
Weather is a force to be reckoned with, but we cyclists are lucky to have a wide selection of riding gear for all conditions. ...
My Orange Special Edition is gone!!
You may be aware that not long ago, I sold my Cloud Blue Brompton. I always liked the colour, and it served its purpose ...
Half way there
So today was my 10th radiotherapy session at St. Bart’s Hospital and here is an update. I feel pretty good. For the moment all I ...
Outdoor Research Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie Review: A Versatile Layer For Cool, Mostly Dry Conditions
Outdoor Research (OR) has been producing a huge range of outdoor apparel for many years. A couple of years ago, the brand officially entered ...
Full Leg Coverage, Impossibly Light: Velocio Ultralight TRAIL Pants Review
Velocio only started making mountain bike apparel a couple of years ago and has been steadily growing its product lineup ever since. One of ...
The Serpentine in Hyde Park on an Orange Brompton
I cycle through Hyde Park quite often and if I am early when meeting for one of the Sunday rides, I will often cycle ...
Review Cadex Max 40: Stiff, Fast, Pricey & Worth It for The Right Rider
Bike tech is a fast-moving world where the lines between performance, exclusivity, and pure extravagance blur more each season. We’ve already normalized $18,000 race ...
