Cycling – Page 2 – The Solution Architect

AX Lightness Vial Ultra First Ride Impression and Long Hill Ride Review

INTRODUCTION One day I stumbled across a brand called AX Lightness. I’ve been cycling for more than 5 years and somehow I’ve never heard of them nor realising that they have been providing a lot of light stuff to various big cycling brands. Anyway, long story short, I checked their website out and as soon as I […]

Lightweight Meilenstein Clincher Review

INTRODUCTION I have always been curious about the Lightweight Meilenstein (LWM) wheels. People who have ridden it swear by it that it’s the best wheelset you can ever get on the market. The only problem is, a new set will set you back for AUD$6000! Due to this I have always put that curiosity to bed. […]

Peaks Challenge Falls Creek Ride Review, Impression, How to Complete – Beginner’s Guide

INTRODUCTION I’ve been able to finish the Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain on the 1st of Nov 2015. See the ride report here. I pretty much just passed. So I was still intrigued to improve my performance. Luckily, Bicycle Network – the organiser – has multiple instances of these Peaks Challenges so I would have another opportunity […]

Garmin Edge 1000 Review

INTRODUCTION So my Garmin Edge 810 was completely dead. Every time I turned it on it went straight into the maintenance mode. The USB socket only charged but not transmitted any data. Therefore, any ride data needed to be uploaded via Bluetooth. Long story short I decided to let it go. I’ve owned it for more than 2 […]

Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain Ride Review, Impression, How to Complete – Beginner’s Guide

INTRODUCTION So finally I’ve been able to take my machine Guerciotti Eureka SHM50 Team CCC Polsat replica to the Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. After all the agony and the cramps that I experienced throughout the ride, I managed to be the last 3 riders to enter the finish line. Just 5.5 minutes before the […]

Guerciotti Eureka SHM50 Team CCC Polsat Replica with Ursus Miura C37 Wheelset Review

INTRODUCTION I have written an extensive review on the Guerciotti Eureka SHM50 Team CCC Polsat Replica bike previously. The bike was supposed to come with the Ursus Miura C37 wheels. However, the frame was ready earlier before the wheels. There was a delay of shipment from Italy. Me being an impatient man (as well as wanting to train for Peaks […]

Guerciotti Eureka SHM50 Team CCC Polsat Replica Review

UPDATES The Ursus Miura wheels have now arrived. So please click on this link for the review of the bike with the Miura wheels. INTRODUCTION I was riding Trek Madone 7 for about a year and a bit and was looking to get a new bike. Speaking to some people in the forums, there is […]

Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 C24 Clincher Wheelset Review

INTRODUCTION Because of one reason and another I have now sold my Enve 3.4. Click here for its review. The Enve to date (prior me purchasing the C24) has been the best wheelset I’ve ever tried. It’s nimble, stiff and “invisible” ie. It feels slow but when you check your speed, you’re actually going faster than […]

Trek Madone 7 2014 Long Term Review + Long Hill Ride

INTRODUCTION I have originally posted my first ride review with Trek Madone 7 2014: http://www.tfsconsulting.com.au/trek-madone-7-2014-with-zipp-303404-review/. It has now been 3.5 months since I wrote that post and I have finally had the opportunity to take my Madone to a long hill ride. My bike and rider profile: Height: 170cm Weight: 70-73.5kg (depending on season) Riding profile: Never race, […]

Enve 3.4 SES 2015 Review vs Zipp 303/404 Firecrest 2014

INTRODUCTION I have been in the hunting process for an excellent all-rounder wheelset. To me all-rounder means: – Have some aero capabilities. I’m not a big fan of a shallow ie. 22-24mm wheel somehow with my type of pedaling I just can’t get a good power out of them. – Very stiff for climbing. I […]

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