Reviews & Opinions
The STRYD CIQ app on the Garmin site is now up to 11,200 downloads. Maybe not all of those people have bought STRYD but there are certainly other STRYD users who partner it with the Apple Watch, Polar and Suunto devices. So let’s say they are up to 11,000 customers!! Cool. Sounds good. NB: I’ve…
In this Audio Technica ATH-SPORT 70BT Review we will look at Audio Technica’s latest high-end headphones specifically designed for delivering high quality audio during sport. This is a long form review and looks at some general topics as well as giving a detailed review of the Audio Technica ATH-SPORT 70BT Headphones. Skip ahead to the…
This Amazfit STRATOS Review takes a look at the key aspects of probably the cheapest traithlon watch available today. The low price and high number of features on the STRATOS might make it a candidate for both the Best Running Watch with Music and the best triathlon watch – at least in certain categories.…
Detailed Optoma NuForce BE Free5 Review – for once a decent pair of reasonably high fidelity earbuds that are suitable for sport..AT A SENSIBLE PRICE
In this Coros Pace Review we take a good look at the latest GPS, multi-sport watch from Coros. The Pace model is sometimes called the PACE MULTISPORT or PACE M1. Either way, it’s their first triathlon watch. I have been using the Pace for about 2 months and have been waiting to produce this review…
This post is a HVMN Ketone Review covering a claimed new fuel source for enhancing the performance of endurance athletes. Tour de France (2018) has just finished and apparently several of the riders were using HVMN Ketone. I’ve just been experimenting with some too. I will point you to some of the science but will…
THIS FREE CONTENT IS AVAILABLE SOON This is an extended and detailed look at the new Fenix 5S Plus. For about a week, this content is exclusively available to readers logged in as SUPPORTERS. Please come back soon or login to your supporter account. Most content is normally publicly available immediately, all content will be…
Biblical in its depth and coverage this Garmin Fenix 5S Review takes a detailed look at the most featured smart sports watch adding numerous insights for the interested reader
In this Jabra Elite Active 65t Review we will look at Jabra’s latest high-end headphones specifically designed for delivering high quality audio during sport. This is a long form review and looks at some general topics as well as giving a detailed review of the Jabra Elite Active 65t earbuds. Skip ahead to the sections…
The WatTeam PowerBeat G3 review will follow but today we have the formal announcement today ahead of general availability in August. Product Variants & Pricing This chart nicely sums it all up with all the options ranging from a single sided DIY crank-based power-meter though to an installed dual sided, dual-bike option. …
In this Aftershokz Trekz Air Review we will take a close look at these sport-specific headphones Surprisingly, the Trekz Air could even be used for cycling as the bone conducting technology that Aftershokz use means that nothing goes inside the ear and you are still able to hear environmental sounds. Aftershokz Brand & Range Aftershokz…
My somewhat biblical in scope Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Review is now live and you will have already noticed that the Fenix 5 Plus series has hit the shelves. Like me you are probably WOWED by the marketing and WOWED by the new features. But, like me, you are probably also WOWED by the price…
The triathlon industry is full of numerous wordplays linked to tri/try. Following that theme, rather than my ‘first run with the Coros Pace’, here is my first ‘try with the Coros Pace‘. More specifically a swim, bike and a run all in one day…but not a race. The swim was over 2km OWS as I…
Optoma’s range of NuForce earbuds ranges from the $40/£53 NuForce BE2 earbuds all the way up to the ‘studio quality’ Nuforce HEM8 ($450/£308) and the entire range covers a range of wired and (true-) wireless options. Currently there is only ONE SPORT earbud they offer and that is the BE Sport 3 and that is…
I produced this Jabra Elite Sport Review after using them whilst writing the detailed guide to the best running watch with music. They are great earbuds which also come with a functionally rich workout app (Jabra SPORT) which contains LOTS of Firstbeat training goodies to make a real difference to your training regime. The Jabra…
This Polar V650 Review takes a look at the new feature set introduced in Spring 2018 and also benefits from being a review of a significantly updated product compared to the original from Spring 2014. Background to the Polar V650 Review I am a mere 4 years late in reviewing this cycle navigation computer. It’s…
I’ve been using the Jabra Elite Sport earbuds for several weeks now, mostly in conjunction with the Amazfit STRATOS triathlon watch but also alongside Jabra’s android app which is packed full of Firstbeat cleverness. Background In recent years I’ve tended not to run too often with Music but my interest has been rekindled of late,…
Power Meter Pedals are the best choice for most bike riders. Is Garmin? Favero? PowerTap? Which is best? Let’s see…
This Detailed Amazfit STRATOS Review shows a product that is awesome and flawed in equal measure. It’s a BUY if the flaws don’t affect you as the price is SUPER LOW for what you get.
In this SunGod Classics Review we take a detailed look at the classic design that made SunGod great. SunGod Classics Review – Custom CLASSICS2 SUNGOD are now onto their fourth model of custom-designed sunglasses. But here we go back in time with this review to the sunny days of 2015 and the introduction of…
