Pro Tour Helmets

Being one of the more obvious pieces of kit the pro riders use I thought it would be interesting to see who is using what in 2011. Why do I appreciate this is largely driven by sponsorship deals, it is still interesting to see what is in use. As a summary the Specialiized S-Works Prevail seems to be the helmet of choice with 4 teams...
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Inspecting Carbon Fibre Bike frames

This was reproduced from a work forum and is an interesting read ——– NDT Capability when inspecting Carbon Fiber Bike frames. Carbon Fiber bike frames are very difficult test and for that reason alone, most reputable manufactures will actually just replace the fame under warranty as long as the original owner has not abused the frame. Checking if a frame is cracked is not that...
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Garmin 305 Edge: Essential training tool or just a neat gadget?

Here is the ultimate gadget for all the geeks out there who love to cycle. While the 305 Edge may not be the latest offering from Garmin but it is still a great tool for optimising your training. With the introduction of the 705 Edge the price of these devices has really come down, I’ve found them on GeoManGear for under $US275. My biggest gripe...
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