Chrome Industries Vale Sling Bag – Review I’ve been enjoying trying out a bit of Chrome Industries gear in the past year. First the impressive Ex Gas Can Waterproof Backpack, then the legendary 415 Workboot and, most recently, I’ve been...
Ashmei ‘The Lombardia’ T-Shirt – Review: Urban Cycling T-shirts I make no secret of the fact that I have no knowledge and limited interest in the sport of cycling. I just love riding a bike as a convenient and enjoyable...
Chrome Industries 415 Workboot – Review: The Best Urban Cycling Shoes? It’s possible to cycle in pretty much any footwear. I’ve even pedalled around in flip flops before now. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. The biggest...
Resolute Bay LS2 Reflective Cycling Jacket – Review High-visibility or reflective cycling jackets are seen as a must by safety-conscious cyclists – and rightly so. Fortunately, the days of walking around looking like you’re about to steward a major sporting...
Mission Workshop ‘The Hayes’ Shirt – Review: Stylish Cycling Shirts The destination for many commuter cyclists is often the office, so it’s unsurprising that many of the requests I get on Discerning Cyclist go along the lines of “do you...
4 Easy Bicycle Maintenance Hacks to Keep Your Ride Feeling Brand New Bikes take a lot of punishment, whether you’re ducking and diving through city traffic on the morning commute or blasting down country lanes on a weekend...
Bluffworks Gramercy Travel Suit – Review: The Perfect Cycling Suit? Back in 2014, a small start-up brand called Bluffworks got in touch with me to see if I’d like to review their wrinkle-free chinos. I said sure, checked them out...
KYMIRA Infrared Touchscreen Cycling Gloves – Review In the depths of winter in the UK, gloves become an essential item – especially if you’re cycling. The trouble is, many gloves can be clumpy, take up a lot of space and...
Cycling Gift Ideas: The 51 Best Presents for Cyclists (under £40) Here we have it. The ultimate guide to find the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life. I’ve done a couple of gift guide posts before, but I...
Vessi Cityscape – Review: The Best Waterproof Shoes for Travel? This year I’ve become obsessed with “Essentialism”. It’s the idea of only focussing on the things you truly need/enjoy, as well as a system of prioritising the stuff...
Chrome Industries Urban Ex Gas Can Waterproof Backpack – Review Sometimes the most important consideration when choosing a backpack is whether or not it’s waterproof. If you’re riding around town with your valuables – such as your laptop – and...
Ashmei Hooded Wind Jersey – Review: Do Stylish Cycling Jerseys Exist? The biggest challenge I face when talking about Discerning Cyclist is explaining that it’s not a website about sporty cycling clothes (like Lycra products), but instead about everyday clothes...
The 3 Best Breathable Boxers for Sexy Commuter Cyclists Fellas, we need to talk about down there. Thankfully not your junk – but the attire that supports and surrounds it. Let’s face it: getting hot and sweaty as you go...
Big Bikes for Big People: Clydesdale Bicycles is on a Mission Standing at an average 5’9 (yes, average), I’ve never had problem finding stuff that fits me: whether that’s clothes, airplane seats, or bicycles – I live in a carefree...
What is the Best UNIQLO T-Shirt for Cycling? HEATTECH v Dry-EX v AIRism I’ve become obsessed with a brand recently. Not because it’s got the most amazing products with the most ridiculous features, but because it’s got really good products...
LIVALL BH51M Helmet – Review: The Bluetooth Helmet with Speakers + Lights Ahhhh… the bicycle helmet. Probably the least cool looking thing in the world apart from socks and sandals. Some see helmets as a necessity when cycling and consider...
Osloh Bicycle Traffic Jean – Review I have never seen a pair of jeans with so many pockets as the Osloh Traffic Trouser. It’s bonkers. There are three pockets on the rear, four on the front and even one on...
What Can the UK Learn from Europe’s Best Cycling Cities? Many of us improve our daily commute through the option of cycling. It requires less maintenance than driving a car, it allows for more route options, it gives us a...
Best Waterproof Cycling Overtrousers Under £50 Winter’s coming… again. Every bloody year, eh? For me, and probably most Brits, winter means rain. Drizzle mostly, but sometimes you get that awful heavy stuff too. And while nice-looking water-resistant cycling trousers may...
Förskel Originals Shorts – Review: Shorts for the City, Swimming + Cycling? An advert from Förskel Originals popped up on my Facebook newsfeed a while back. It showed a damn good-looking pair of shorts that were apparently designed for swimming,...
Louri Bike Straps – Review If you want to carry small practical things on your ride, such as pumps, inner tubes or even bottles – but hate riding with bags or stuffed pockets – the Louri bike straps may well...
Unbound Merino T-Shirt – Review: 46 Days of Wear without Stinking!? Over the past couple of years, I’ve become more and more fascinated with the idea of a minimalist way of life – and in particular, a minimal wardrobe. Essentially,...
Helmetor Review – The Helmet Holder: A Gimmick or Useful Gadget? It can be a fine line that separates gimmicks from genuinely useful products. And Helmetor is treads very close to that line. For some, nothing will convince them that...
Where Can You Find Stylish Cycling Shirts for Men? If you’re someone who likes to wear smarter shirts a lot, weather they be for the office or just because you like to look smart, you may have found it challenging...
The Best Cycling Chinos and Trousers Around for Urban Cyclists What you wear on your bottom half is one of the most important things for ensuring a comfortable ride. But that doesn’t mean you have to squeeze into less-than-flattering Lycra...
Best Waterproof Cycling Jackets: Top 5 for Stylish Urban Riders One of the most crucial pieces of clothing for comfortable cycling is a good jacket. But in the pursuit of finding the best cycling jacket, what should you be looking...
RoadRider: Another Cool Bike Tee Shirt from T-lab – Review If you’re on the look out for a cool bike tee shirt or two, then a virtual drop-by at T-lab is recommend. T-lab is a small British clothing label that...
Basic Bike Maintenance: Make Your Bicycle Feel Like NEW in 10 Minutes I’m a bad boy. Dirty, filthy and far from smooth. Because when it comes to bike maintenance, I, well… I just don’t do it until it’s too late....
The Best Waterproof Backpack for Cycling? Craft Cadence IPX5 Review If you want a tough waterproof backpack for cycling, the Craft Cadence IPX5 is more than a worthy contender. This isn’t one of “will it/won’t it?” waterproof backpacks that are...
The Bike Indicators From Dragons’ Den: WingLights Pop Review For me, one of the greatest challenge when riding a bike is signalling while turning. I always feel a bit unsteady if I’ve got one hand pointing at where I want...
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