The Japanese giant that is Shimano, has long been hailed as the worlds leader in cycling driveline components. Of course they also supply some pretty top notch fishing equipment and surprisingly, rowing equipment... In recent times, the umbrella company has
Ben Haselden
I'm an outdoor mad, adventure seeker who has ridden bikes, played with bikes, modified and fixed bikes. I've been around bikes since I was a child through racing, crashing and enjoying them.
New Kid On The Block
In a far cry from the roots of their weapons manufacturing in Spain, Orbea continue to dazzle the worlds leading bike media outlets with models sought after by us Kiwi Mortals. With no dealership or importer (until now), us Kiwis
Trail Karma - Don't Knock It Til You Try It
"I really don't like the way that trail rides in places. Whoever built it really doesn't get how I like to take corners. Someone needs to tell the builder to change it or we'll go somewhere else" or "that trail
Wiz Bang - The Joys of Technology
The modern level of fang dangled devices now available to a traditionally mechanical mountain bike is somewhat overwhelming when considering our 'I'm cooler then you' mentalities... 'Back in my day', the most technological advanced accessory was the humble trip computer
Mindless Drivel
So, it's the end of August, this spells the end of winter and the welcoming of spring and more so, right on the brink of being able to fill my fat guts full of the oceans bountiful indulgence in the
Timber Trail Lodge - Luxury In The Middle Of Nowhere
Generally, when you place the words, Boys Trip and Mountain Biking Weekend together and throw in the country's worst snow event in years, you don't usually come out with an equation anywhere near luxurious or well organised. More often then