michael stenning
Recent articles by michael stenning
Halo Hex Key skewers review
Wheel holders
Specialized BG Fit System review
Personal bike fitting
Halo Hex Bolt Skewers review
Thief-deterring lightweight skewers
Ritchey Carbon WCS 1 bolt seatpost review
Good looking, comfy carbon seat post
Bikebins Panniers review
Rigid bike luggage, but rather bouncy
Pinnacle Expede 1.0 review
Well thought out, comfortable crosser
Q&A: Putting the baby to bed
What's the best way to store my baby [bike] during the winter?
Shadow Visor review
A low-cost visor to keep the glare and bugs at bay
Kona Jake the Snake review
Solid 'crosser with urban and touring crossover potential
Motorex Bikeline Dry Lube review
Curious wax/oil chain lube for dry/dusty conditions.
Focus Mares Cross review
Superb value for money 'crosser that's also a good winter trainer
BBB Chain Checker review
Prevent costly drivetrain wear
Topeak Rain Cover review
Weather protection for machines living outside
Acor Folding Race Stand review
If you feel you need such a gadget you could do worse than pick this one
Knog KSP02 Pod review
No frills seat pack but pricing is questionable
Nytralube Slick Caramel review
A narrow-use lube that's best for competitive road riders
Q&A Rubber Solution
Q: Can you help please? I ride a Dave Hinde M2 Mtb designed for road use (rigid forks and V brakes). The bike was supplied with Continental Twister 26x1.9in tyres. The tyres were light and behaved well, but were prone to punctures from road junk, hedge clippings and so on. I replaced them with a pair of Halo Twin Rail 26x2.2in puncture resistant tyres that have been excellent, with no punctures, a good volume of air, they roll well and are comfortable, but they weigh a ton. Can you recommend a pair of tyres that is light, puncture proof and comfortable to ride?
Muc-Off Chain Doc and Chain Cleaner review
Now there are no more excuses for a dirty chain
Sykes Wooden Mudguards review
Made to order, these guards offer practicality and exclusivity in one package
St John St Cycles Road Guards review
The St John St Cycles Road Guards manage to be quite smart looking and effective if you're running tyres between 20 and 23mm wide.
Topeak Road Master Blaster review
The road master blaster on the surface is a nicely finished aluminium barrelled frame fit pump but the similarities with traditional frame fit pumps end there
Specialized Super Roubaix knee warmers review
Made from Super Roubaix fleece material, these knee warmers are a good choice for chilly rides. In keeping with supplementary clothing of this type, they had a tendency to roll down the leg slightly after a couple of hours in the saddle,
Chariot Cougar II Child Trailer review
This trailer has proven exceptional in all conditions over the past year. The bare aluminium chassis and fabric rain cover look just like new despite being used along muddy lanes and forest tracks and only hurried rudimentary cleaning.
Smartwool Glove Liner review
Made from 67 per cent wool, these liners make very welcome companions, particularly in very cold, damp conditions.