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Koobi PRS Suspension Saddle 
Posted: 26/11/05
'ADDED COMFORT FOR LONG DAYS ON THE HARDTAIL'
Strengths:
Takes the sharp edged feeling ogg of hits when sitting on a hardtail
Weaknesses:
Some wear after a years use to the leather surface
Overall:
Makes life a little more comfortable without the need to go FS
 
Performance
 
80%
Reliability
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
67%
 
White Lightning Epic Lube 4 OZ 
Posted: 09/03/05
'LONG LASTING RELIABILITY'
Strengths:
Once you've cleaned all other lubes from the chain this stuff stays on well in all conditions that I've come across and doesn't need topping up during longer rides.
Weaknesses:
Can get a bit messy when applying to the chain.
Needs a few hours to set so that dirt doesn't stick to it. This is not an apply then ride lube, you'll need to lube at least the night before or just lube after cleaning the bike then it's ready for whenever.
Overall:
I bought a litre pack in the end and top up my old battles as necessary. I'm halfway down the litre after 18 months.

Make sure the chain is grease free before applying
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Overall Rating
 
100%
 
Panaracer Trailraker 1.95 
Posted: 14/11/04
'MUD TYRES FOR MUDDY CONDITIONS'
Strengths:
Grip well in slime and mud, predictable slides as well as being light for such heavy knobs.
Weaknesses:
Very narrow but then when these are on the ground is soft so won't matter much
Overall:
Pricey but they do what they're supposed to so that's fine by me. roll OK on tarmac considering
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
100%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
87%
 
Michelin Comp S Light 
Posted: 13/10/04
'LIGHT? YOU BET'
Strengths:
Light and quick to get up to speed. Surprisingly grippy for such a low knobbled tyre. Good price from CRC for a pair
Weaknesses:
You'll need some mud tyres for winter
Overall:
Great fast moving tyre for at least 6 months of the year
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Overall Rating
 
93%
 
Intense System 1 XC C3 
Posted: 13/10/04
'Lightweight mud gripper'
Strengths:
Light weight aids acceleration and good soft condition grip as well as wet roots.
Weaknesses:
Some resistence when trying to keep up a pace on tarmac between offroady bits
Overall:
Good tyres for the money. Lots lighter than equivelent Contis
 
Performance
 
60%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Overall Rating
 
80%
 
What Mountain Bike Magazine 
Posted: 30/08/04
'A FINE READ'
Strengths:
Reviews all the stuff you might want/need for your MTB life.
Weaknesses:
Makes me spend far too much money on stuff I want/need.
Overall:
Balanced opinions and good variety.
There is always a copy by the toilet in our house!
 
Performance
 
80%
Reliability
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
67%
 
Shimano Deore (Multi Size) (Dual Pull) 
Posted: 26/07/04
'CHEAP FUNCTIONAL BUT NOT LONG LASTING'
Strengths:
Works very well for the price. Shifts when you want it too. I like the multifit kit thing
Weaknesses:
I've had 2 seize after only 6 months, one was used on road only.
Overall:
Keep very well cleaned and lubed and I'm sure it'll keep shifting well for a good length of time
 
Performance
 
60%
Reliability
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
53%
 
Crank Brothers Multi 17 
Posted: 18/07/04
'DOES TOOLY THINGS'
Strengths:
Yes indeed. And does them well!
Light and groovy looking too
Weaknesses:
Couldn't get it in pink
Overall:
Easy carried tool that can almpst sstrip the whole bike for a service.
Be nice if it had a chainsaw attachment though
 
Performance
 
60%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Overall Rating
 
73%
 
Sigma PC UK 1600 Heart Rate Monitor 
Posted: 07/07/04
'MONITORS WELL'
Strengths:
Easy to set up and get started with
Weaknesses:
Can I find the stopwatch function?
Overall:
Mostly easy in operation apart from the above mentioned problem. Even comes with a bracket for the handlebars
 
Performance
 
60%
Reliability
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Overall Rating
 
67%
 
Clarks Disc Brake Pads Organic Compound Avid BB7 / Juicy 
Posted: 22/06/04
Updated: 11/07/07
'VARIABLE'
Strengths:
Reasonable stopping power
Weaknesses:
Some last a while, some last a few hours
Overall:
Wouldn'y but again, disappointing.
 
Performance
 
40%
Reliability
 
20%
Value
 
40%
Overall Rating
 
33%
 
 
 
 
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