Spoke Works Smoove Chain Lube review

Spoke Works Smoove Chain Lube review

Smoove is a universal Chain Lube, developed by Spoke Works, that can be used for your road bike, gravel bike, cross bike or mountain bike. In other words it should keep your chain running smoothly on all bikes in wet and dry conditions. Smoove is a new kid on the block and I will try to compare it against Cerabike Wax Lube that I reviewed a little while ago.

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Renpho Smart Scale syncs metrics via Fitbit API to TrainingPeaks

Renpho Smart Scale syncs metrics via Fitbit API to TrainingPeaks

In this article I will review the Renpho Smart Scale the syncs my weight and other metrics to TrainingPeaks with help of Fitbit. Fitbit has excellent API’s so it acts as a platform gateway to TrainingPeaks.

So this gives you a cost effective and simple 3-step solution to get weight metrics automatically in TrainingPeaks, instead of manually entering your weight.

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Pressol Oil Sprayerbottle with brass spout (500 ml)

Pressol Oil Sprayerbottle with brass spout (500 ml)

In this article I will briefly look at the 500 ml Pressol Oil Sprayerbottle with brass spout, as alternative for the Muc-Off Bio Drivetrain Cleaner. I have an old version of the 500 ml Muc-Off Bio Drivetrain Cleaner that comes with a spiked tip, that can be used to fill the Muc-Off X3 Dirty Chain Machine.

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Hazet 2262 Screwdriver with bit holder and storage compartment

Hazet 2262 Screwdriver with bit holder and storage compartment

In this article I will briefly review the Hazet 2262 screwdriver with 1/4″ bitholder tip and storage compartment for 5 bits. I use the Hazet 2262 in combination with my PB Swiss Tools box of precision bits.

If I manuall want to tighten or loosen bolts or screw, the Hazet 2262 is my default tool to go to.

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Dynamic Drivetrain Detailing Brush

Dynamic Drivetrain Detailing Brush

In this article I will review the Dynamic Drivetrain detailing brush, a small but strong brush to keep your rear derailleur pulley wheels clean developed by a Dutch company Dynamic Bike Care.

When you first pick-up the brush you think it is an old-school (non-electrical) tooth brush on steroids. However it is much more and well designed.

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Solestar Kontrol BLK Cycling Insoles

Solestar Kontrol BLK Cycling Insoles 6599

Solestar Kontrol BLK cycling insoles, with patented stabilization delta, perfectly fit my Sidi Wire Speedplay shoes, stabilize my feet and keep them locked into position.

In this article I will look at the innovative design of the Solestar insoles and share my own practical ride experiences. I will compare the Solestar Kontrol BLK insoles with the stock Sidi Wire insoles and the Specialized BG fit insoles.

Finally I will share a brief overview of the other Solestar cycling insoles.

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