Manitou 2005 Sherman Firefly Plus

Advantages: Ultimate stabily and maximum movement.
Disadvantages: May be abit big for Junior Players

...The CA Thigh Pad Plus The Design of the thigh pad fits perfectly around the thigh! . It gives ultimate protection . It isnt uncomfortable either! .. The ajustible setting around the back of the leg are really cumfortable! .. It gives ultamate protection from in-coming cricket balls! .. It is a very satisfing and exciting product! .. It is molded in such a way that it does feel like you are wearing it! .. The design is very unique aswell. The bottom lip sits perfectly around the side of you leg. If i were a cricketer i would go out and buy one starite away! , Because this is the latest inavation in Cricket technology! .. And also it gives you maximum stability and movement when enjoying this fun filled action packed sport.... Read review

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Advantages: Durability
Disadvantages: None

...Been commuting with the 700x28c(622-28) Marathon plus tyre 4 months/2000km flatless on my city-bike. Every other trip I spot glass and the likes somewhere on my route, but I dont mind very much if I cant avoid running over it. Actually I've been running over large pieces of glass quite a few times while feeling it shatter under me even more, and without a worry in my mind. As for wear, the front tyre actually still has the thin rubber grate visible all round the tyre on the main contact thread; the one you only see on all-new tyres. On the back tyre, this grate is all gone but no visible thread wear so far. I expect 5000+ km from these tyres before replacement. And that is the back tyre. Then when times comes, it is just a matter of replacing the rear wheel tyre with the old (but not so worn) front wheel tyre and then mounting all... Read review

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Advantages: Steel frame gives a compliant ride with plenty of feel
Disadvantages: not the lightest.

...range and I found that upon even a short test ride, they may have had a more direct power to motion ratio, but they lacked the feel I had come to know and love from my old P7. The plus side of my dithering, meant that I missed out on getting a 1999 model p7 and for the year 2000, they were doing two versions. An LX equipped and an XT equipped. I went for the XT, which benefits from, obviously, upgraded Shimano components, but also Hope sport hubs front and rear as well as Manitou SX forks. Of course, when you're really looking to save weight, aluminium may be a major factor, but for someone like me who wanted a dependable, compliant ride combined with a good spec and a name I could trust, the P7 came out tops.... Read review

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