Since writing his first bike review for road.cc back in early 2009 senior product reviewer Stu has tested more than a thousand pieces of kit, and hundreds of bikes.
With an HND in mechanical engineering and previous roles as a CNC programmer/machinist, draughtsman and development engineer (working in new product design) Stu understands what it takes to bring a product to market. A mix of that knowledge combined with his love of road and gravel cycling puts him in the ideal position to put the latest kit through its paces.
He first made the switch to road cycling in 1999, primarily for fitness, but it didn’t take long for his competitive side to take over which led to around ten years as a time triallist and some pretty decent results. These days though riding is more about escapism, keeping the weight off and just enjoying the fact that he gets to ride the latest technology as part of his day job.
My custom titanium frame from Waltly was 1150€ including shipping and customs. I can't see how this is supposed to be a money-no-object dream....
I have just cancelled mine on principle, I can afford the £30.99 without missing it but refuse to be extrorted. I was offered the deal at £15.49 a...
Oh, yeah... I'd forgotten the current attraction of the Farage Fringe - which is probably a big mistake. (The second mistake is giving them...
I've found the latest chilli tech rear light / camera combo to be excellent for the price. It is now £99, which I still think is good value, but I...
If we kowtow to follow our partner in the Special Relationship we'll obviously realise that it would be betraying our great citizens if we let...
I don't agree with Aelisha about choosing Barton Hill due to it not being predominantly white. The area around Beaufort Rd is mainly white, I think...
Suspicion confirmed. To be clear though, the bit I was focusing on is "cars should have the same rights as people". Because that really can't be...
Nah, failed to get in the compulsory helmet comment or the 'middle of the road' remark.
I wish I did point the finger! Of course it was my fault for forcing them (via telepathy, I think. I'm not sure how you 'force' the driver behind...
I have a B&M Ixon IQ on my commuter - it's is also STVZO compliant and very effective. If I stand at the end of my hallway and point it at the...