Club Cycling Pouch review – Waterfield + Eleven Velo

Club Cycling Pouch review – Waterfield + Eleven Velo

In this article I will test the Waterfield Club Cycling Pouch, a vertically oriented pouch designed with ELEVEN vélo that is optimized for packing cycling tools and phone in your back jersey pocket with minimal bulk.

Protecting your smartphone during rainy conditions in spring, fall and winter is key. Furthermore you want to take some essential tools, cash and a spare home key with you on the road. Lets find out if the Waterfield Club Cycling Pouch can pack it all in a clever way that keeps your ride comfortable.

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Muc-Off Tubeless Rim Tape on A-Symmetrical DT Swiss RR411 Road Rim

Muc-Off Tubeless Rim Tape on A-Symmetrical DT Swiss RR411 Road Rim

In this article I will share the use of Muc-Off Tubeless Rim Tape on the a-symmetrical DT Swiss RR411 rim of the FFWD F2A rear wheel that is build around DT Swiss 240s hubs. I’ve purchased the FFWD F2A wheels for a bargain price point. Velox Cotton Textile rim tape and the Schwalbe High Pressure rim tape didn’t do the trick.

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Shimano Deore XT PD-M8100 SPD pedals

Shimano Deore XT PD-M8100 SPD pedals

In this article I will review the Shimano Deore XT PD-M8100 SPD pedals, which are the default for mountain bike and gravel pedals. The new limited edition Shimano GRX SPD M8100-UG pedals are basically the same Deore XT M8100 SPD pedals.

I also have two pairs of Shimano XTR PD-M9100 SPD pedals (which we discounted) that are a bit lighter for the top end group and used by Pete Stetina on his Canyon Grail gravel bike.

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Alugear Aero Boost Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount

Alugear Aero Boost Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount

In this article I will review the Alugear Aero Boost Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount, which is one of the very few aero chainrings for a mountain bike. I’m riding a Rotor no-Q Aero chainring on my Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 and a Wolf Tooth Aero Chainring for Shimano GRX 820 on the Canyon CF SL 8 gravel bike.

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Muc-Off Glue & Sealant Remover

Muc-Off Glue & Sealant Remover

In this article I will share my thoughts about Muc-Off Glue & Sealant Remover that I used when I changed the Maxxis Rambler 28″ 40C Tubeless Ready EXO Dual 120 Folding tires that I use during summer for the Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance TLR Graphene 2.0 which are better in wet conditions (and overall a very good performance).

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Prototipo Works Valve Adaptor Presta to Schrader

Prototipo Works Valve Adaptor Presta to Schrader

In this article I will review a small item I have stored in all my saddlebags: Prototipo Works Valve Adaptor that converts Presta to Schrader. Especially with gravel riding on the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 and the self supporting character of gravel riding, I did put this beautiful and high quality valve adapter into my saddle bags again (even on my road bike).

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