In Singapore, our trails are the product of trail designers fever dreams. Our hot, steaming climate coupled with poor public responsibility on the trails conspire to make sure that our lines through the jungle are as horrible for bicycles as they could possibly be. To tackle these trails, you need a solid, reliable All-Mountain or trail-pounder that can take a significant amount of hits, and gives you maneuverability through tight quarters.

The All-Mountain bike is a delicate balance. You need the stability and pedaling power only an upright posture can offer, coupled with enough travel to cushion you over undulating terrain and punishi...

For readers who have watched the great Classics such as the Tour of Flanders or Paris Roubaix (or more infamously known as the “Hell of the North”), the fabled cobbles of these races are always the key highlights. They are also feared and relished at the same time by the Pros racing over them. Riding at high speed over these cobble stones not only require a sense of bravado, but a high endurance level as well – the constant knocks will banged up most riders.

To help riders conquer these cobbles, several bike makers have jumped onto the development of frame-compliance technology. These entirely new lineups of bikes are designed to get thei...

Pipedream Cycles is a relatively new brand here in Singapore, but its history can be traced back to 1999, in the South Wales, UK. Back then, its founders, Alan Finlay and Stuart Davies, did not like the steep 71/73 geometry the industry was settling for and set out to design their own “dream” bike. As self-proclaimed purists, they stick to only hardtail frames and it is no surprise that their natural choice of frame material came down to steel and titanium.

Sticking to their purist notion and to prove that lesser can sometimes be better; Pipedream Cycles currently has three models in their stable, the Scion (26”), the Sirius (26”/650b) an...

The Feedback Pro-Elite stand shouts quality the moment you pulled it out of the box.  Constructed entirely out of aluminum for durability and weight cutting, the cool anodized red colour added a certain aesthetic appeal to it. The complete stand weighs in at 5.7kg and has a load capacity up to 38kg. The lowest clamp height is 106cm and can be extended to 180cm. The clamp can take on any tube diameter from 19mm to 66mm, effectively allowing it to be used on almost any bicycles in the market. Feedback also offers a set of compatible tote bag and tool tray as an option.

The Pro Elite stand can be unfold in under 5 seconds, with no ...

The Fly6 is a video camera for cyclists, integrated into an LED taillight. It’s simple by design: you keep it charged and switch it on when you go for a ride, it records everything happening behind you, and if there’s an incident you’ll have video evidence.

More broadly, it’s an intersection of two trends in Singapore: firstly, cycling is booming, both for fitness and transport. The growth in cycling seems to have been accompanied by an increase in traffic incidents and accidents, and many cyclists, frustrated by the apparent reluctance of police to prosecute motorists who cause accidents, are turning to technology as a solution.

The Fly6 ...

The Great Southern is where the Southern Ocean in all its powerful beauty crashes against the dramatic cliffs and rock formations that nearly pre-date all life on earth. Turn a corner and you’ll find that it has been subdued by a beautiful cove with squeaky white sand, and the journey down south brims with dramatic coastlines, beaches, karri forests, and fine wines and gourmet food. Once you start making your way up to the Golden Outback, be prepared to be dazzled by the wondrous outback plains, huge deserts and salt lakes, rugged rocky outcrops, wild woodland, magnificent white beaches and of course the famous Wave Rock formations.

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The Rakk stand is a well-built stand for those who are looking for a convenient way to store their bikes in the house or garage. Out-of-the-box, the Rakk stand is ready to use with the release of its spring catch. All round rubberised contact points ensured that it does not scratch your precious flooring back home. It even has a modular setup, allowing you to connect multiple Rakk stands together to form a nice bicycle park area in your home.

What really impressed me was the ease of use. Unlike some other designs, where you got to fiddle with the cranks or rear skewers, with the Rakk all you need is to push your bike right ...

The Selle Italia brand name is almost unanimous with high quality bicycle saddles. Started since 1897, Selle Italia did not go into the development of high end bicycle saddles until the 1970s. They have never looked back ever since. Below is a quick snapshot of their past achievements.

1990: Selle Italia introduced the Flite. It was the precursor of lightweight saddles, weighing in at less than 200 grams. Its slim profile also reduced friction considerably. It was the top choice among many professional racers back then.

1998: Selle Italia created the Trans Am, the first saddle with an opening in the middle for more flexibility and relie...