Grindinggears

LATEST ARTICLES ( 150 )

• Review: POC Tectal Helmet

  First things first, I love POC. I think their brand, ethos and equipment is amazing. My last three helmets have been POC and I’ve broken them all, there’s no... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2018 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Royal Core Shorts

  

  If you hate spending all your hard earned cash on clothes rather than bike parts, then the Royal Core range is probably right up your street (along with this... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2018 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Uberbike Tyre Matrix Review

  If you’re looking for a quick comparison, check out my tubeless sealant grouptest. Uberbike Tyre Matrix Review I’ve used a lot of different sealants in the past... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2018 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Melon Optics Parker MTB Review

  

  If you’ve ever been looking for bike goggles to stop dirt getting in your eyes then you may have come across Melon Optics. Melon has a pretty decent range of... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2018 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Louri Bike Strap

  

  The mountain bike world seems to be going back to the good old days of riding without bags, which is great news until you get a puncture 30 miles out and haven’... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2018 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Genesis Tarn 20

  

  If you’ve been thinking about buying a fat bike but not sure if you want to give up room in your stable for it then the Genesis Tarn 20 may be exactly what... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2018 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: FiveTen Freerider Elements

  

  If you’ve been riding bikes for a while you’ll have undoubtedly bought yourself some MTB specific shoes, if you haven’t then you need to look at buying some... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Easton Haven 35 Carbon Bar and Stem

  

  If I’m being honest, I’ve never cared much for carbon. I don’t want a carbon bike and I’ve always thought that the price for weight reduction is really steep –... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Rideguard PF1 Front Mudguard

  

  It really is amazing the difference that one simple bit of plastic can make to your bike. We aren’t really talking about bike upgrades here, more having a much... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Hope Tech 3 E4 Brake Reviews

  

  Whether you’re a Hope Technology fanboy or not, there really is no denying how stunning these E4 brakes look visually and after a good few months on the bike,... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Grouptest: Tubless Sealant

  

  When it comes to tubeless sealant, we’re pretty limited by choices at the moment although new offerings are coming to the table all the time. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• What Tyre Pressure When Running Tubeless?

  

  When it comes to upgrades to your mountain bike, tubeless is one of the best moves you can make. Not only does it help to reduce a little rolling weight, but... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• What is Sugru and How Can MTBers Use It?

  You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of Sugru. From what I’ve seen they don’t market themselves particularly well and they clearly haven’t defined mountain... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• HT Components ANSO6 Pedal Review

  Pedals are an interesting thing. Some people swear by clipless and for others it’s flat forever.  If you’re of the flat forever mentality then you have got to... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Brand X Dropper Post Review

  

  When it comes to dropper posts, I haven’t had much luck. I’ve killed Reverbs, butchered the Giant Dropper and have only had a reliable performance from a £30... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• VeeTyreCo: Flow Rumba Review

  If you don’t know who VeeTyreCo are, then go check them out! They do some pretty cool tyres at a lower price than other big brands like Maxxis and Continental. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• VeeTyreCo: Crown Gem Review

  Vee Tyre Co is relatively new to the scene compared to the likes of Maxxis, Continental and Schwalbe, but that’s where the differences end. I’ve said time and... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Giant Contact SL Switch

  

  A dropper post is one of the best mountain bike upgrades you can make, but unfortunately it does require a bit of investment. If you’re just getting into the... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Peaty’s Dee-Dar – What? Why?

  

  Sometimes things hit the market and you have to wonder why they been made. Then you see other things and have to vocalise your feelings, this normally sounds... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• Review: Fox Clothing Flexair Long Sleeve Moth Jersey SS17

  

  Fox Clothing has brought out a new lightweight, breathable and quick drying jersey for 2017, with the incredibly catchy name of the Fox Flexair Long Sleeve Moth... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS