On of the advantages of riding a Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 1-by is that you can ride 50 mm gravel tires, which is a trend in the recent gravel races like the TRAKA or Unbound 2026. I’ve opted for the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M – Mixed Terrain 50mm Gravel Tire because of the mixed terrain in the area where I live, plus potentially this setup comes very close to a mountain bike tubeless tire set-up.
BYE! Magnesium Electrolyte Shot
In this article I will share my experience with the BYE! Magnesium Electrolyte Shot a fluid 50 ml shot of electrolytes and magnesium for those times during a long ride where you need the muscles to get some extra minerals to work. Easy to drink in a great orange taste, while easy to store in your jersey back pocket.
ACRZ Piston Press Tool for Disc Brakes
In this article I will share my thoughts on the ACRZ Hydraulic Brake Piston Press Tool which is a quality aluminum piston press tool for disc brakes, that is also available in other branded versions, for example Sumart UBB 20 Piston Press for Disc Brakes (available from superior parts) or absoluteBLACK piston press.
Elite Neto Water Bottle Sterilizer
In this article I will write down my thoughts on the Elite Neto Water Bottle Sterilizer, that is used to sterilize and clean the Elite Fly and Elite Jet water bottles. Since the Elite Fly is one of my favorite water bottles, this was a nice accessory to purchase and test.
Decathlon Silicone MTB Grips – ESI Chucky Alternative ?
In this article I will share my thoughts about the Decathlon Silicone MTB Grips, that I used on my Scott Scale 925 mountainbike in the period when I was doing upgrades Deore XT Di2 M8250 rear derailleur and Shimano Deore XT M8200 series disc brakes.
Born Protect Extra – Insulating Salve
In this article I will share my experience with Born Protect Extra, an insulating salve from Born Sportscare that keeps your body warm in cold and rainy conditions. I used the Born Protect Extra in the rainy Alpe d’Huzes 2025 edition, where rain was pouring like hell down the mountain. Another Born Bodycare product in the collection.
Cyclowax Pocket Wax – Core Performance on the go
In this article I will share my thoughts about the Cyclowax Pocket Wax that will help me keep up core performance while being out there on a gravel or road ride with a Molten Speedwax chain. I first noticed it by some riders, putting it in their back pocket during a dry and dusty race. This makes it also perfect for a short bike trip because it is a very compact and light package.
Ergon TP1 Cleat Tool for Wahoo Speedplay Walkable Cleats
In this article I will share my view on the Ergon TP1 Cleat Tool for Wahoo Speedplay pedals with Walkable Cleats. While in 2015 I’ve published the first review of the Ergon TP1 Cleat Tool, this was still for the old Speedlay Zero cleats with a stainless steel surface plate. Speedplay changed the design to the Walkable cleats, but these have a different shape than the original ones.
RRSKit Shimano Di2 USB-C Charging Adapter
In this article I will share why the RRSKIT Shimano Di2 USB-C Charging Adapter is a no brainer to have in your toolbox. In my professional life I’ve almost all mobile devices and accessories have moved to USB-C charging, and if not I’m using a USB-C to the device specific adapter.
Garmin CIRQA Smart Band review
In this article I will share my experiences with Garmin CIRQA Smart Band. From a functional point of view I will see where it fits compared to the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar or Garmin Instinct 2X Solar. What updates have been performed in Garmin Connect. Will the Garmin CIRQA Smart Band allow me to use an analogue mechanical chronograph watch, while keeping all my foundational data measured.