Elite Magnus Dura-Ace

Advantages: Top of the range "bling" rear mech
Disadvantages: 9 speed "only", superceeded by RD-7800 10-speed version

...I bought this rear derailleur to replace an Ultegra mech when upgrading my bike from 8 to 9-speeds (well, 16 to 18 speed really with my double front chainset). Apparently, this mech is also compatible with 8-speed systems, you just need to change the cable mounting position. Dura Ace is the name of Shimano's top of the range group of bicycle components, or "groupset", for road race bikes, and the 9-speed 7700-series was introduced to the public in 1997 after Shimano sponsored riders using Dura-Ace 7700 series equipped bikes in 1996. Year by year, it's been enhanced, and this review is of rear mech from the 2004 model year. For the non-bike-ophiles among you, the rear mech (or mechanism) is the device at the back end of the bike that moves the chain across the muliple cogs (cassette) on the back wheel to change gear - bigger cog... Read review

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Advantages: Control
Disadvantages: None apparent

...I have not been a great fan of Wilsons rackets recently anmd have found them to be very stiff and not very playable. However, about a month ago during a demo, I picked this racket up thinking that it was similar to my last racket and it appeared to have a similar design to the Wilson Pro Staff. This racket however was very playable and I was able to get control with realtilve power. I did not find it as stiff as the previous Wilson rackets but I must say that it is the best Wilson racket that is available to buy today. Players such as Magnus Norman are current users of this racket and I could easily use this racket myself.... Read review

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Advantages: Good Grip at the strart
Disadvantages: They wear away quite fast

...The Nike Kraken Elite Pro gloves are ok even though they were a good pair of gloves. The only problem with them is that the foam on the fingers tended to wear away quite fast than and that sometimes you could see your hands. They are good for training but i wouldnt always rely on them. You can feel the ball very well with these gloves but once the foam has gone they are useless.They have got holes in the side of them like most gloves do but these might as well as been a picture or not there at all. They aren't very good value for money as they are noramlly about 40 pounds but you could get a better pair of gloves for the money.I would'nt say you should buy these and to keep looking.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful