Cycling – The Solution Architect

Launching My New Weight Loss Journey and Healthy Lifestyle Blog!

Hi everyone, I’m pleased to announce that I have now started a new weight loss journey and healthy lifestyle blog! I will also continue writing my cycling articles there. Please visit: http://www.procyclistbod.com.au Please also follow me on the social media platforms below: Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRuyHleFdBGhEZEis3oZiUg Twitter – https://twitter.com/procyclistbod Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/procyclistbod/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/procyclistbod/ Cheers! Tommy

Specialized S-Works Amira Torch First Impression Ride Review

INTRODUCTION Some time ago I was chatting with a friend of mine when we were at our coffee stop from one of our weekend morning rides. I would never forget what he said: “Tommy, with bike, there is no such thing called ‘The One’. There is only ‘The Next One’”. Truth be known, that was […]

Chinese Carbon Clincher OEM Ride Review

INTRODUCTION I have been reading a lot of mixed reviews about the Chinese OEM carbon clinchers. Some praised the value and the quality, while others swore to never use them again. Some of the issues raised were spoke tension issue, de-lamination during hard braking and stiffness issue. I for one have been owning few Chinese […]

Letape du Tour 2017 Col D’ Izoard Ride Review

INTRODUCTION Sometimes I keep asking myself a question why I keep signing up with these hard sportive events which after I finished, I would usually regret. Last year I officially completed all the Three Peaks Challenges (Cradle Mountain, Falls Creek, Gold Coast) with the Gold Coast being the last one in August. Once a sportive […]

Swift Hypervox First Ride and Long Term Review

INTRODUCTION To date I have been riding the AX Lightness Vial Ultra – one of the lightest framesets in the world. As mentioned in my review, there is no doubt about its lightness. The only concern I have was how fragile it can feel and that thing is so harsh. Yet, there is actually no reason […]

Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 First Ride Review

INTRODUCTION As someone who works in IT, other than when you’re sleeping, you can’t help but being online almost 100% of the time. Well, at least that is what I do anyway. I must say however, that there not many things I’d like to do online other than checking social media, emails, reading news and browsing bikes. […]

The Great Cycling Challenge Ride Report – Fighting Children’s Cancer

INTRODUCTION After finishing all the 3 x Peaks Challenges (Cradle Mountain, Falls Creek, Gold Coast), I’m happy to just do my easy daily commuting. My next cycling challenge will not be until next year anyway; and that is the L’etape Du Tour by Tour de France 2017. So life goes on happily ever after until a […]

absoluteBlack Premium Oval Chainring Review: The Missing 10 Watts

INTRODUCTION One day I stumbled upon absoluteBlack brand on my Facebook feed. I was immediately drawn into their product as their oval chainring looks like no other. First of all, the design pattern on the chainring is eye-catching and secondly, there is no brand name printed on it. Visiting their product information page on their website, it mentioned […]

AX Lightness Vial Ultra Long Term Review

INTRODUCTION So finally I have been able to take the AX Lightness Vial Ultra to one of most difficult sportive in Australia: Peaks Challenge Gold Coast 2016 on the 14th of August 2016. To that date I have owned the bike for about 2 months. I have not owned it that long to call this article a “long term […]

Peaks Challenge Gold Coast Ride Review, Impression, How to Complete – Beginner’s Guide

INTRODUCTION After I completed Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain (November 2015) and Peaks Challenge Falls Creek (March 2016), for few months I decided not to do any more of these challenges due to the amount sacrifice that needs to be made with work and family. And not just that, let’s admit it, these challenges will truly push you to the limit and […]

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