Old & New

Words: Mike Rose / Editor

Arc’teryx LT Hoody

Not exactly a bike product, but from Autumn through to Spring this is an item of clothing that I rarely take off. I don’t ride in it, but off the bike it is light, warm and comfortable… what more could you want? Oh yeah, it packs down to next to nothing…it basically punches way above its weight.

£180
www.arcteryx.com

DMR Vault Pedals

There are hundreds of pedals out there for you to buy, but these are my default setting. I’ve got size 11 feet so these feel just right, they are low as well, have a nice concave, come in loads of colours and they just look classic. If you want to go fully pimp then opt for the Ti axle version.

£99.99
www.dmrbikes.com

Camelbak M.U.L.E Backpack

I won’t lie, I don’t really like riding with a backpack, but if I have to then this is the one I always go for. The Mule has set the standard for packs for quite some time now. It has just the right amount of pockets and space for what I take on a regular ride. It is not crazy big or crazy small, it is just right.

£79.99
www.camelbak.com

Fizik Gobi Saddle

We are all different shapes and sizes, so that means that saddles are a very personal choice. I went to the first press launch of the Gobi saddle over ten years ago now (somewhere in America I think) and I haven’t used anything else since then. Great shape, great looks… it is just another quality bit of kit.

£84.99
www.fizik.it

Chris King Headset

There are some products that you aspire to own and for me the Chris King headset is one of them. It has heritage, it is quality and it works. The 10 year guarantee is nice to have, but is rarely (if ever) needed. Treat yourself.

£136.99
www.chrisking.com