Hi-Tec Kings Star

Advantages: Singletrack, Marathon Machine
Disadvantages: Don't try jumping on it

...I already owned a Kona Kula, but the rocks of Glyncorrwg had finally wrecked my ageing body, and I needed a full suspention bike. I loved the sharp handling Kula, and so The King seemed the obvious choice. I wasn't to be dissapointed. I'm about 5'11" tall, and went for the 19" size. It fits like a glove. With "only" four inches of travel there are plusher bikes out there, but The King loves twisty singletrack, and that was the main reason for me going for it. This bike loves singletrack. There's enough travel to get you through the rockiest sections of Afan Argoed, and it climbs very well. It's by no means superlight, coming in at about 26lbs, but the bike rides light, and is a great marathon machine. I swapped the FSA wheelset, fo a Chris King wheel set I had lying around, and put the FSA set on the bike I ride to work. They... Read review

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Advantages: wide fitting, kangeroo
Disadvantages: expensive

...Ever since I was a kid I wanted a pair of puma kings and now I finally have them they do not disappoint. Having wide feet these boots fit me alot better than other brands(namely addidas predators that didnt fit at all well). The aluminium tipped studs are still firm in after 1 season with no sign of becoming loose or dangerous. Due to the material used Pittards 80 SDL leather they do not shrink when wet and breath well. The boots are easy to clean and the stitching and general manufacted quality is of a very high standard. However the age old techonology of studs is behind other boots unlike the predators and newer puma kings tend to hurt the parts of your feet where the studs are on harder ground in a hard game. These boots will last and work hard when you do.... Read review

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Advantages: Light and welcoming to get you motivated
Disadvantages: An expensive luxury if you don't attend often!

...without children as there is a seperate area in the changing rooms and the cafe. On the other hand, if you have little ones, there's a creche and place to have birthday parties. Traveling upstairs there there's a new hi-tec spinning area with large plasma screen - looks like torture. The gym has all the normal equipment - bikes, cross trainers, treadmills, weights - no free weights at the moment and that was a stark contrast to my last London gym which had more state of the art free weight equipment. But unlike London I have NEVER had to queue for a piece of equipment and I've used the gym at lots of different times of the day. There are always members of staff around who can help you with advice or a little bit of encouragement for the easily fatigued! If you're into classes, there are a couple of studios. Yoga is my thing, and in my... Read review

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