Recent content by trinitys_mate

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    Bombproof commuting wheels?

    Spoke to Brian yesterday about getting some replacements, I mentioned what you guys said here and he agreed that in know way should I be commuting on Askiums. I mentioned the A179 recommendations and he agree they would be a good choice for me to commute on along with some hope hubs, I don't...
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    Bombproof commuting wheels?

    Yes Brian is known as a good wheel builder - just off the shelf means no time waiting - which is a major thing when you consider its my work bike!
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    Bombproof commuting wheels?

    The reason I was preferring off the shelf was so that I could get them asap from my local shop (Brian Rourke Cycles).
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    Bombproof commuting wheels?

    Does anyone have any recommendations for some very strong wheels for my commute bike (Specialized Tricross)? I have been using Mavic Aksium's since I had this bike about 4 years ago. They are not too bad a price and seem pretty good. Problem is I still get through about 3 wheels a year - yes I'm...
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    Magicshine Lights: Thoughts?

    Just thinking; do the single led units flood the same as the triple and quad led's or do they create more of a beam?
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    Magicshine Lights: Thoughts?

    Thanks for the reply. Its for road commuting, 90% of my ride is on well lit roads but my work is situated in farmland so I have to navigate a poorly lit lane and at a couple of points no lights at all with really bad road surface plus lots of cow poop! If I had one of the brighter ones I would...
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    Magicshine Lights: Thoughts?

    Has anyone had any experience with the lights made by Magicshine? I'm needing a new front light as my lupine is knackered. I cant afford another lupine at the moment and not that sure they are worth the money as I have had numerous problems with the one I have. I came across magicshine while...