IRC El Gato

Advantages: They've got good grip in almost all conditions, they last for ages, they look good, and don't set you back too much
Disadvantages: Fairly heavy

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Advantages: Nice tyre, sheds mud, corners, stops, goes, nuff said
Disadvantages: Can be a swine to get on the wheel properly

...I bought a new pair of wheels the other , and these are what came attached to them. The tyres are available in two widths, 1.95" and 2.1", in my case, I'm using the more svelte 1.95" tyres. Looks are certainly impressive, with the red sidewalls going nicely with my red and black Trek, but who cares what they look like when push comes to shove? Anyway, after a good thrash, the red dissapears under a sea of mud. Anyway, off we go to our regular riding spot, a quick bimble along the tarmac cycle path and then off into deepest darkest woodland. Riding along the tarmac, rolling resistance is pleasantly low and I'm getting worried about how the tyres will handle anything more severe than loose gravel. Maybe I should have brought my road bike with me instead? No. Actually, get them off-road, and the IRCs really behave themselves... Read review

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Advantages: Bright, Clear, Battery LIfe
Disadvantages: Cost, Scratches easily

...Apparently, women need men like a fish needs a bicycle. Well, assuming that the fish will be cycling in twilight conditions, it will also be in need of adequate safety equipment, of which a decent front light is an essential part. All of which probably means that women need cycle lights too. On a more serious note, and despite the fact that the days are getting longer, there is probably nothing more important when you are cycling than being seen. I won't rant on endlessly about it - it's just common sense. What I will tell you about is one way in which you can improve your visibility and it comes in the form of the HL-EL 300 from Cateye. Cateye have been making peripherals for bikes for quite some time now and have built up something of a reputation for solid, functional and innovative solutions. They aren't the cheapest... Read review

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