Mar 11, 2012

As we head into the winter months here in the Southern hemisphere we thought it was apt to take a closer look at some of the winter jackets available in the 2XU range.             The 2XU Cruise Jacket (M21884a) is designed with high strength elastane for flexibility while also providing long lasting shape. From a fit perspective,...

Jun 27, 2010

Nick Hortovanyi is a friend of 602nds from Adelaide, Australia who has kindly provided his first impression of the new Garmin Edge 500. A couple of weeks ago, I noticed that I’d worn out another rear tire. Its a habit I seem to have. Luckily I had a new tire ready and quickly replaced it. I thought I’d change the front as well (was looking rather cut...

Jan 26, 2010

602nds had the opportunity to catch up with Drew Johnson – National Product Manager from Shimano Australia at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, South Australia to have a close look at the new Dura-Ace DI2 shifting system. Leading in innovation and design, Shimano introduced the Dura-Ace with Di2 electronic road components in 2009. As an addition to the...

Dec 1, 2009

We all know that choosing road shoes to wear is far more then quality, style and brand. In my opinion the look is just as important, and the SIDI Genius 5 Pro with its flower decoration, definitely has that. To start this review I will tell you why I wanted these SIDI’s, (you can see I wrote wanted, not needed). First reason is a lady can never have too many...

Nov 25, 2009

When you talk cycling in Australia the usual names come to mind Cadel Evans, Stuart O’Grady and Robbie McEwan. One man is never mentioned thou never forgotten and how could you forget him in those Hawaiian shirts he wears in July traveling through France while we are rugged up back in Australia. Rupert Guinness has been covering the Tour de France for over...

Nov 21, 2009

Like most males, discussing erectile dysfunction is a no-go zone, so when the opportunity knocked to test ride the Selle SMP Evolution saddle I immediately jumped. Selle SMP’s Evolution stands out immediately with the gaping chasm running the length of the saddle to reduce pressure on areas south. But does it work? The unusual design is intended to...