Reviews & Opinions
Google’s WiFi looks good and generally WORKS WELL but in this Google WiFi Review, we take a critical look at some of the pitfalls in a hopefully non-techy way. For some people, Google WiFi may well be a waste of money. There are some rubbish bits to it as well. For others…it could be…
From personal experience, men and women seem to put one leg in front of the other in a very similar way, so I am not entirely sure by which criteria we should try to find the Best Women’s Running Watch. What Defines a Woman’s Running Watch? Without wishing to offend any sensitivities in these PC…
BE Live5 Review: AAC and aptX HIGH AUDIO quality in these sub-£/$/Eu100 headphones
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…
In this COROS APEX review, we look at the company’s two new APEX models – the 46mm and 42mm, both being nearly identical multisport and running watches. The COROS APEX follows on from the COROS Pace from June 2018, which was also pitched as a multisport watch. APEX moves into the realms of elegance and…
In this Hammerhead Karoo Review we look in detail at one of the world’s coolest-looking Bike Computers. If we are dealing in superlatives then let’s say it’s THE coolest-looking Bike Computer. But looks can be deceptive. And marketing hype can be deceptive. So let’s lift the lid and see what’s really inside. To compete…
I’m probably not going to do a full Velocomp AeroPod Review, I would need a wind tunnel handy and other similar products with which to compare AeroPod. Nevertheless, this is one of those products that I am just a little bit too excited about for my own good. After all, we are talking about FREE…
Overview of each of the Best Triathlon Watches. Poll results showing what you think…
In this Motiv Ring Review, we will try to find out why Motiv is so popular on Amazon and why people are turning away from their Fitbits and towards rings. I will cover many aspects of the Motiv ring and its usage and then tell you what I think about the newly revamped Motiv Ring.…
Polar Vantage Review – DETAILED look at Polar Vantage V and Polar Vantage M models. EVERY major aspect considered, pros cons and recommendation.
Here we look at the most important aspects of the accuracy of the Polar Vantage M and the Polar Vantage V. Specifically we look at the performance of the Precision Prime optical HR and of the Sony GPS chip used by both Vantage models across different types of workouts in running, cycling and swimming; although…
In this Polar Vantage V Review we take a quick look at Polar’s new running and triathlon watch. Let’s start with some highlights. Pro’s Great battery life Looks good Light-weight, quality construction Inbuilt running power meter leveraging barometric altimetery Native, and fairly extensive, running power support & cycling power support Gives a more complete view…
Spotify have produced a CIQ app for selected Garmin devices. It’s now available for the Forerunner 645 Music Link to: garmin.com, follows the same, earlier announcement for the Fenix 5 Plus. Spotify is a big music streaming service, especially in the EU. Support is confirmed for offline playlists. Problems Doesn’t yet work on the Vivoactive…
This is a Humon Hex Review – the Hex is a muscle oxygen sensor. This is a user review explaining my experiences and talking about the device and technology that supports it. I also pay particular attention to some use-cases and workouts I performed with it. SmO2 : Why Bother? We have power and we…
In this Polar Vantage M Review we take a quick look at Polar’s new running and triathlon watch. Let’s start with some highlights. Pro’s Great battery life Looks good Super light-weight Native running power support & cycling power support Gives a more complete view of HR-based training load Generally good optical HR, including for swimming…
Here we have the new Oura Ring Review, a detailed look at the best fitness tech a finger can wear right now. The new Oura Ring 2 (2018 version) marks a big step for the Finnish tech firm and one giant leap for Fingerkind. The takeaway: Oura made its FIRST ‘wearable tech ring’ in 2016…
Winter 2017/18 SunGod Revolts sold out some time ago. Sungod Revolts are now available on pre-order for your Winter 2018/19 snowboarding and skiing exploits. Despatch starts in early-mid November2018 There’s a lifetime guarantee. You have great lenses and are buying directly from the manufacturer. Other features: No goggle gap to just about all helmets Lightweight,…
Back in Spring when the days were getting warmer, longer and hotter, any thoughts you had on Sunglasses were probably more focussed on keeping the sunlight out of your eyes. Now that winter is coming, sporting eyewear for cyclists fills the more pressing need of keeping rain and road grit out of your eyes. Especially…
Here are the new and detailed Garmin Instinct Specifications and a Garmin Fenix 5 vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison. I probably won’t do a full and detailed Garmin Instinct Review as things currently stand, let’s see how much interest there is. Q: What Is the Garmin Instinct? The Garmin Instinct was announced on 11 October and is…
In this Thule FreeRide 532 Review we will look in detail at Thule’s ‘entry-level’, roof-mounted bike rack. The Thule FreeRide 532 is a low-priced bike rack at the lower end of Thule’s roof rack range. But is it worth paying more for the next model up…the Thule ProRide? Is it easy to install on your car…
