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Science in Sport PSP22 2.7KG 
Posted: 03/01/04
'PURE ENERGY IN A BOTTLE'
Strengths:
GOOD FLAVOURS, HIGH ENERGY OUTPUT, RAPID EFFECTS. REDUCES THE DREADED BONK.
Weaknesses:
CAN BE STICKY AND DRY THE MOUTH.
Overall:
YOU FEEL LIKE YOU COULD TAKE ON THE WORLD. BEST USED WITH GO IN YOUR OTHER BOTTLE TO EXTEND RIDES BY SEVERAL HOURS.
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Overall Rating
 
100%
 
Science in Sport Go Fuel Blackcurrant 
Posted: 03/01/04
'EXCELLENT ENDURANCE DRINK'
Strengths:
GOOD TASTE, EASY ON THE STOMACH UNLIKE HIGH 5.
RELEAVES CRAMP AND EXHAUSTION. EXTENDS ENDURANCE.
Weaknesses:
NONE
Overall:
A GREAT HOT WEATHER DRINK THAT EXTENDS YOUR ENDURANCE BY 50%.
 
Performance
 
80%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
73%
 
Cateye Stadium Metal Halide lamp 
Posted: 06/11/03
'THE DADDY'
Strengths:
ULTRA BRIGHT, RESONABLE RUN TIME FAST RECHARGE.
Weaknesses:
BATTERY IS HEAVY AND BULKY COMPAIRED TO NEWER LIGHTS. SWITCH UNIT IS HARD TO FIT ON SMALL FRAMES. THE BLUE LIGHT CAN TAKE SOME TIME TO GET USED TO.
Overall:
BY FAR THE BEST LIGHT ON THE MARKET. I HAVE BEEN RUNNIG ONE FOR TWO YEARS NOW AND NEVER HAD A HITCH EXCEPT FOR THE POLICE NOT LIKING ME USING IT ON THE ROAD. I HOPE CATEYE WILL PRODUCE A SMALL LI-LION BATTERY FOR IT SOON.
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
80%
 
Pace Fork RC31XC Hollowform 
Posted: 06/11/03
'SUPER LIGHT AND STIFF'
Strengths:
LIGHT WEIGHT, STIFF AND TRACKS WELL. VERY SMOOTH COMPAIRED TO A STANDARD RIGID FORK.
Weaknesses:
NOTHING
Overall:
I HAVE BEEN RIDING A PAIR FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND THEY HAVE NEVER MISSED A LINE. THEY OUTPERFORM MY AIRFORCE FORKS.
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
100%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
87%
 
Cateye HL-RC 220 Single Front 
Posted: 02/10/03
'ONLY GOOD FOR COMMUTING'
Strengths:
Price, Can fit a Stadium on mounting bracket.
Weaknesses:
Poor light beam for travelling above 10mph. Poor battery life and long recharge time.
Overall:
Maybe I've been spoilt by a Stadium but this is like having a candle on the bars.
 
Performance
 
40%
Reliability
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Overall Rating
 
60%
 
Shimano XTR Chainset 
Posted: 16/07/03
'TOP DRAWER'
Strengths:
ULTRA STIFF, LIGHT, EASY TO FIT.
Weaknesses:
FINISH MARKS AS SOON AS YOU LOOK AT IT. THE ALLOY IS A LOT SOFTER THAN XT SO DENTS EASY. BEARINGS WEAR LIKE MAD.
Overall:
A FIRST CLASS CHAINSET THAT IMPROVES POWER DELIVERY AND SHIFTING BUT THE FINISH IS NOT WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FOR £300. BEARINGS NEED IMPROVING.
 
Performance
 
80%
Reliability
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
67%
 
Mavic Crossmax SL Disc UST Front Wheel 
Posted: 16/07/03
'BLOODY MARVELOUS'
Strengths:
LIGHT WEIGHT, STIFF, TRACKS WELL, RUNS SMOOTH AND ACCELLATES LIKE A ROCKET.
LOOKS THE DOGS AS WELL.
Weaknesses:
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY.
Overall:
A MUST HAVE FOR ANY CROSS COUNTRY MACHINE.
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Overall Rating
 
80%
 
Mavic Crossmax SL Disc UST Rear Wheel 
Posted: 16/07/03
'BLOODY MARVELOUS'
Strengths:
ULTRA LIGHT, STIFF AND TOP CLASS ACCELLERATION. SMOOTH BEARINGS
LOOKS THE DOGS AS WELL.
Weaknesses:
PRICE AND DELIVERY TIME.
Overall:
A MUST HAVE FOR ANY CROSS COUNTRY MACHINE. ITS NOT GONE OUT OF TRUE AFTER 2 KONA'S, THE SAAB SOLOMON AND KARRIMOR 6 (EVEN SURVIVING SEVERAL LARGE CRASHES).
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Overall Rating
 
93%
 
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