CyclOn Chain Keeper (thru axle)

CyclOn Chain Keeper (thru axle)

In this article I will review the CyclOn Chain Keeper that I can put on the 12 mm thru axle while cleaning the Scott Scale 925 mountain bike. A good quality chain keeper is an essential tool for every serious cyclist who needs to clean or transport his bike (no matter, road bike, mountain bike or gravel bike).

CyclOn is a respectable brand that is providing alternatives to Morgan Blue, Dynamic Bike Care, Muc-Off, Weldtite and others. So let’s have a look at the details below.

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Futurum 4 Seasons II Merino Cycling Socks

Futurum 4 Seasons II Merino Cycling Socks

In this article I will review the Futurum 4 seasons II Merino Cycling Socks. I’m very pleased with the Futurum 4 Seasons thermoshirt (with long and short sleeves) that are my go to base layer when hiking. So having a pair of Merino cycling socks for the autumn and winter period was the goal. I will try to compare with my Assos and GripGrab socks in terms of fit and warmth.

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Sidi Rubber Heel replacement for Carbon Soles

Sidi Rubber Heel replacement for Carbon Soles

In this article I will review the Sidi Rubber Heel Replacement for Carbon Soles of the Sidi Wire SP shoes. It was time to put a pair of new replaceable heel pads on the 2015 Sidi Wire SP shoes (in 2023). So after 8 years of time I needed to purchase some spare parts, and extend the life of my road bike slippers.

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IceToolz Cassette Lockring Tool with 12mm Guide Pin, #09C2

IceToolz Cassette Lockring Tool with 12mm Guide Pin, #09C2

In this article I will review the IceToolz Cassette Lockring Tool with 12 mm Guide Pin. I first noticed the IceToolz Lockring Tool in a Mapdec Cycle Works YouTube video: “Pro Tools you need as a home mechanic.”

I will share my experiences of installing a 12-speed Shimano Deore XT M8100 cassette on a microspline body of the DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline wheels. In addition I will do a brief comparison with my Shimano lock ring tool that I have been using since ages.

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Fibre Lyte Gear Mech Plate Shimano Dura Ace 9000

Fibre Lyte Gear Mech Plate Shimano Dura Ace 9000

Fibre Lyte Gear Mech Plate is a cool tuning part, available for all major Shimano, Sram and Campagnolo rear-derailleurs. Gear Mech Plates from Fibre Lyte are available for road bikes and mountain bikes.

In this article I will show you the design and installation of the FL Gear Mech Plate for Shimano Dura Ace 9000 rear derailleur.

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