Original Sin S.I.S FR

Advantages: Easy to apply and doesn't attract Dirt
Disadvantages: Slightly more expensive than others

...of the product at hand! I have always been a fanatic about keeping my bicycles clean and well tuned. From BMX to road, to mountain bikes, the key to enjoyment on two wheels is to make sure that the bike is properly maintained. Chain lubrication presents somewhat of a challenge (especially for bikes used off road or in harsh elements. Too little lube and you introduce friction and possibly corrosion, too much lube and dirt attaches itself to the chain and/or the lubricant flies all over the place making the bike a grimy mess. White Lightning is a wax-based chain lube that attempts to address this issue. It lubricates and protects the chain but also adheres well, without attracting dirt buildup. White Lightning is available in liquid or spray bottles. It also comes in a "Race Day" version. My experience is limited to the original formula... Read review

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Advantages: does the job
Disadvantages: a little pricey

...I have owned a variety of horses and ponies in my horsey years so far and 2 of these have been in a ‘less than perfect’ condition when I took them on and each time I have used blue chip original to give that all needed boost of health. The first was a 15hh welsh section D that was 4 years old at the time, she was newly backed, incredibly excitable but hugely underweight, I used blue chip as a supplement to her daily feeds and within 6 weeks (1 sack) the improvement was unbelievable, I had a good size mare with a glossly coat, bright eyes and yet still a trainable temperament. The second was a 16.2hh exrace horse that I had found at a dealers yard, when I saw him he was standing at the back of his stable, dull eyes and coat and I could see his ribs. After about 3 months on blue chip supplement he was a new horse, again... Read review

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Advantages: Amazing grip in the wet
Disadvantages: Rubbish on hard or dry surfaces, Quite damaging to trail surfaces

...For those of you that hadn't noticed, it rains in the UK. The knock on effect for mountain bikers is that it gets rather muddy and, quite frankly, the tyres you've been running for the last five years which have nearly gone bald just won't cut it in really muddy conditions. This is where mud tyres come in, one of the classic mud tyres being the Panaracer Spike. If you get to see one of these beasts in the flesh, it will become instantly apparent why they chose to call it the Spike. The cross section of the tyre consists of four large rubber spikes about 8mm in length repeated around the circumference of the tyre. The resulting tread pattern looks terrifying and puts tractors to shame. Equally terrifying is the stern warning on the tyre "Not for road use!", but more about that later. The Spike that I fitted to my bike had... Read review

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