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.
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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.
SIS Turbo+ Indoor Training Sports Drink in Blueberry Freeze + Menthol
In this article I will share my experience with SIS Turbo+ Indoor Training Sports Drink in flavor Blueberry Freeze with added menthol for cooling sensations. Science in Sports or SiS is widely known for their Beta Fuel range of products that were used when Chris Froom blew up the Giro d’Italia on Col de Finestre back in 2018.
Breathe Right Nasal Strips – Back in Le Tour de France
In the article I will try to share my own experiences with the Breathe Right Nasal Strips, and combine it with what I can find on scientific evidence and support. In the 2025 Tour de France we see the nose strips again, with Visma Lease a Bike even wearing pink ones in stage 10 on 14-07-2025.
Garmin HRM PRO Plus Heart Rate Monitor review
In this article I will share my thoughts on the Garmin HRM Pro Plus Heart Rate Monitor and compare with the Wahoo Tickr-X and the default 4iiii Viiiiva Heart Rate Monitor I use with both Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 and Garmin Edge 840 cycling computer (and Garmin Fenix 7 smartwatch).
Bikefitting Bioracer Motion at Golazo Energy – Bakala Academy
In this article I will share my thoughts and experiences with Bikefitting Bioracer Motion System at Golazo Energy (former Energylab) and Bakala Academy for both my road and mountain bike. Kobe Verstraeten has helped me to optimize my position on these two bikes for both performance and comfort. I will also share my experience with the Biorace Motion System technology which drives the outcomes for the bikefitting experience.
Garmin Smartwatch USB-C Mini Charger Adapter
In this article I will describe the advantage of having the Garmin Smartwatch USB-C Mini Charger Adapter with me on the go. I always carry my Google Pixel smartphone and my Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar with me. So this mini USB-C charger adapter saves me space of taking an extra cable with me.
Ergon TP1 Cleat Tool for Speedplay, Shimano SPD-SL, Look Keo pedals
The Ergon TP1 Cleat Tool for Speedplay, Shimano SPD-SL, Look Keo and Crank Brothers pedals is the perfect tool to improve your cycling ergonomics by adjusting the cleats with high accuracy in a few simple steps.
Iām riding Speedplay Zero Stainless pedals (since 2003) and bought me a pair of Sidi Wire Carbon Vernice shoes with a Speedplay specific sole. I will use the Ergon TP1 Cleat Tool to install a pair of new cleats and improve the ergonomics on my road bike.
Brotect Screen protector Garmin Edge 840
In this article I would love to share my long term experiences with Anti-Glare Brotect Screen Protector for Garmin Edge 840 cycling computer. Brotect Screen protectors are my preferred protectors for Google Pixel 6, Apple iPad Pro, Garmin Edge 840 and many of my mobile devices.
4iiii Precision 3 Power meter Deore XT M8100
In this article I will review the 4iiii Precision 3 Power Meter on the left Shimano Deore XT M8100 crankarm. I’ve purchased the factory installed crankarm and exchanged it on my Scott Scale 925 mountain bike. I’ll have a look at the key features, the 4iiii companion app for Google Android and my experience so far with the power meter (without the find my feature).