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Cannondale (Garmin fit) cycling computer handlebar mount review
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Cannondale (Garmin fit) cycling computer handlebar mount review

Weighing just 22 g, the Cannondale cycling computer handlebar mount is a sleek, lightweight accessory designed to securely hold your Garmin Edge computer (200, 500, 510, 800, 810) on 31.8 mm handlebars (note: 31.8 mm handlebars are the modern standard diameter for most road, gravel, and mountain bikes).

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Riverside 3.5L ADVT 900 Half-Frame Bag review
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Riverside 3.5L ADVT 900 Half-Frame Bag review

Designed for riders seeking extra and dependable storage for bikepacking  expeditions at a very reasonable price, the Riverside 3.5L ADVT 900 Half-Frame Bag is a practical and durable accessory that has great utility as a top-tube frame bag as well as a half-frame bag.

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Topeak Mini 9 Multi Tool review
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Topeak Mini 9 Multi Tool review

Weighing just 92 grams, the Topeak Mini 9 Multi Tool is a compact and lightweight cycling tool designed for on-the-go repairs and adjustments.

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‘Ride and Get Lost’ custom-made frame bag review

‘Ride and Get Lost’ custom-made frame bag review

Taking up Bikepacking properly in 2022 with the aspiration of attempting the Silk Road Mountain race, I knew the next part of the puzzle for my load carriage challenge, would be making use of the centre triangle with a frame bag.

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Whether you're a seasoned climber seeking new mountains to conquer, an endurance runner craving the rush of Marathon des Sables, or a bikepacker in search of the perfect mult-day route, we've got you covered. 

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