Lowa RS 3

Advantages: Just like having your own personal trainer
Disadvantages: A little tricky to work out to start with

.../ split button for recording mile / km / lap times quicky and easily It has a clear 3 line display that shows all manner of stats including lap counter, heart rate and workout time. This also shows the date and time The Polar RS100 has the capability to enable you to set your own training zone to help you control and sustain your desired intensity. This is done by setting either a percentage of your maximum heart rate or as beats per minute. You have the option to set an alarm that sounds if you go above or below your training zone and if you are unsure of what your training zone should be you can you the Own Zone function. Polar OwnZone automatic ally calculatates your training zone intensity with audible and visual alarms, this is generally about 65-85% of your Max HR. This is calculated by the watch following a 5 minute... Read review

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Advantages: LightWeight, indestructible, good price
Disadvantages: not the Cheapest of Cranks

...The Middle burn Rs7 Cranks have been around for years now because there is nothing better on the market. 4 Years ago I bought a set to go on my pashley trials bike. I had been ridding for 3 years, and needed something that could keep up I had bent a pair of cheap cranks then replaced them with some FSA cranks I then Proceeded to smash them against every thing until also bent. Then they had to be grinded of my bike as they would not come off the bottom bracket. So I decided to invest in a set of Middle burn cranks I had seen at the bike show. At the time they set me back £180 with a bash ring and 22 Tooth chain ring. I put them on straight away unlike other cranks the bash ring is fixed to the crank via a large nut that attaches to the thread of the crank, this means there is no week point and the crank is almost one piece making... Read review

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Advantages: very strong yet light with good feel
Disadvantages: Can be a handful in tight swims

...I always considered 3lb TC carp rods to be too heavy duty for 'normal' carp fishing situations. Sure they could bang out a large method feeder 90 odd yards but surely the feeling would be lost when playing the fish? I originally stumbled across a pair of the Fox Extreme rods whilst looking for a pair of rods for an up and coming trip to France. I went to a local dealer to ask for something heavy duty that wasn't a fortune. The intention was to use these rods purely for my trips abroad and nothing else. I was showed the Extremes and was instantly amazed at how slim and light they were. They also felt very well balanced. In addition they were a nice matt grey finish and looked quite stylish - I thought how good they would look on my pod. The dealer offered me the pair for £150 since he had vast numbers that were not shifting... Read review

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