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Cycliq Fly6 CE - Rear Camera + Rear Light
If you don't already know, Cycliq makes the Fly 6, which is a rear camera plus rear light for bicycles. I have been using it since the second generation Fly 6 came out, which is more than 3 years ago....
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Cycliq Duo Mount - For Garmin + Fly12
When I ordered the Cycliq Fly 6 CE, I received a free Cycliq Duo Mount as I was one of those who made the pre-order. It was a nice surprise as I did not know that when I placed the order. Also, the...
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Fizik Saddle Bracket with Cateye Rapid 3 Rear Light
The Canyon Endurace came with a Fizik Aliante R3 saddle, which is the first Fizik saddle that I ever had. What is special about some Fizik saddles is that it has an integrated rear light mount under...
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Tyrell IVE - First Impressions
It has been quite a while since I upgraded or got a new bike. Reason is that I have tried many different bikes, and I already know what I want. From there, the remaining bikes that I own are those that...
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Tyrell IVE - Folding Mechanism and Design
Having done the brief introduction to the Tyrell IVE, here is a more detailed look! For today, we shall focus on the folding mechanism and folding design used on the Tyrell IVE. After all, this is a...
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Polygon Cozmic CX3.0: 1x11 Speed Drivetrain
I hardly ride my Polygon Cozmic CX3.0 mountain bike (MTB), as I have many other bikes that are better suited for riding on the road. With the Canyon Endurace road bike, Java Freccia mini velo, Avanti...
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Tyrell IVE - Geometry and Folding Comparison with Brompton and Dahon
In the first part of this Tyrell IVE review, the overall bike features were shown, followed by the second part which studied the folding mechanism in detail.For this third part of the review, the...
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Tyrell IVE - Overall Ride Quality
4th and final part of the Tyrell IVE review, and the most important part: How well does it ride? There is no point having a nice looking bicycle if it doesn't ride well, as it is meant to be ridden and...
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Quad Lock Phone Mount - Galaxy S8 Bike Kit
When I go on bike rides, my mobile phone is usually mounted onto the bike. If I put the phone into my pockets, I always worry that it will drop out during cycling. The alternative is to place the phone...
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Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 vs R9100: Crankset
With the new Dura-Ace R9100 crankset, it retains the iconic 4 arm design that was first introduced in Dura-Ace 9000. When the 4 arm design was first introduced in 2013, I did not really like it as I...
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Shimano Dura-Ace RT900 vs XTR RT99 Centrelock Brake Rotors
Recently I changed the disc brake rotors on the Canyon Endurace, so I had the chance to compare the stock rotors and the new rotors.The Canyon Endurace CF SLX Disc 8.0 Di2 came stock with Shimano RT99...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Frame, Fork and Handlepost
I like to assemble a bike from scratch, as it means that I can specify exactly what components are used, and how everything is selected to work together effectively. However, I can't assemble a bike...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Wheelset and Tires
Regardless of the drivetrain selection or component specification, a good set of wheels is a must. Most stock wheels are of average quality and are quite heavy. For example, the stock D7 wheelset that...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Drivetrain Selection
As I am building a folding bike from scratch, I can choose every component that will be assembled onto the bike. From the Crius frameset to the Wheelsport wheels, everything can be customized.The...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Shifters and Brakes
On this new 1x11 speed folding bike setup, the assembly is simplified because there is no left side shifter or front derailleur. Of course the gear range will be somewhat compromised, but since this is...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Seatpost, Saddle, Pedals
When riding a bike, most of the rider's weight will be on the saddle and pedals, with a fraction on the grips. As such, it is important to choose the right saddle and pedals for proper comfort and...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Handlebar, Grips, and Misc
As for the choice of handlebar and grips for the Crius folding bike, I used tried and tested parts, with a good balance of cost, weight and function.You can find aluminium flat handlebars easily, as...
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Crius AEV20 1x11: Final Assembly
With all the components gathered, now I can assemble everything onto the Crius folding bike frame! Instead of writing too many words, let us just look at the pictures.Shimano 105 CS-5800 11-32T 11...
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Oxelo Town 7 XL Kick Scooter: Introduction
Although a kick scooter is not a bicycle, some components of it work similarly to that of a bicycle, so I shall also write a bit about it since it is the first time I got a kick scooter. I have many...
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Oxelo Town 7 XL Kick Scooter: Brake Lever Upgrade
As previously stated, I was not pleased with the braking performance in stock condition. First, the stroke was too short, and there is no free play before the brake activated. Also, there was a lot of...
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