The 'product reviewer' game.
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The 'product reviewer' game.
Every (k)now* and again, I get products to review but for one reason or another I'm unable to, so I thought I'd throw the opportunity to test / review wide open. However, there are some basic criteria.
1/ You must be able to write ... you don't have to be brilliant and I'm happy to do a bit of editing.
2/ You must be able to take a picture or two ... again, you don't have to be David Bailey.
3/ No nastiness, even if you think something's crap don't just say 'it's crap' but say what the shortcomings are and how you think it could be improved.
4/ Ideally, your thoughts should be compiled within 3 - 4 weeks in most cases - obviously some stuff will need longer.
Okay, this will be an as and when type thing and I'll add anything new to this thread. It'll work on a first up best dressed basis (post a yes please here) and rather than say what the product is, I'll simply list the criteria required to test it ... and yes, unless I say otherwise, you get to keep whatever it is forever and ever.
I'll start the ball rolling with two things today:
1/ Do you wear a medium jersey?
3/ Do you ride a gravel bike with clearance for 45c x 700c tyres?
*for the Geordies.
1/ You must be able to write ... you don't have to be brilliant and I'm happy to do a bit of editing.
2/ You must be able to take a picture or two ... again, you don't have to be David Bailey.
3/ No nastiness, even if you think something's crap don't just say 'it's crap' but say what the shortcomings are and how you think it could be improved.
4/ Ideally, your thoughts should be compiled within 3 - 4 weeks in most cases - obviously some stuff will need longer.
Okay, this will be an as and when type thing and I'll add anything new to this thread. It'll work on a first up best dressed basis (post a yes please here) and rather than say what the product is, I'll simply list the criteria required to test it ... and yes, unless I say otherwise, you get to keep whatever it is forever and ever.
I'll start the ball rolling with two things today:
1/ Do you wear a medium jersey?
3/ Do you ride a gravel bike with clearance for 45c x 700c tyres?
*for the Geordies.
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Answers to the questions in order
1) Yes
2) Afraid not
1) Yes
2) Afraid not
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
You only had to pick one Sean, it was either not both ... so, product number 1 goes to the IoW.
Does anyone fit the criteria for number 2?
Does anyone fit the criteria for number 2?
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Is spelling one of the criterion? If it's pedantry I'm inEvery know and again,
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Know and again ... I was doing it in a Goerdie accent
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Could fit 700x45 in my fork, probably pushing it at the rear.
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Sorry, needs to be done as a pair.Could fit 700x45 in my fork, probably pushing it at the rear.
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Yes to number 2 ,but it's my commuter and sadly no with mudguards on, and after that description you wouldn't want me writing any reviews any how
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
If you get no takers for 2, I'm happy to give them a go on a MTB as that's the size I'll be using for a jaunt in the summer.
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I'm doing the dales divide on my stooge 29er, it's not a gravel bike but the route is fairly gravelly.
My wheels are 700x19.
Understand if you'd rather the went to someone with a more specifically gravel bike.
My wheels are 700x19.
Understand if you'd rather the went to someone with a more specifically gravel bike.
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
I can do the jersey for some mediums
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Hi,
Fairly articulate, can certainly string a sentence together, and sometimes has been known to make sense.
Fairly good with a camera, be it an iPhone or a proper camera
Yup, medium jersey
Sequoia should take 700x45c tyres.
Fairly articulate, can certainly string a sentence together, and sometimes has been known to make sense.
Fairly good with a camera, be it an iPhone or a proper camera
Yup, medium jersey
Sequoia should take 700x45c tyres.
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Okay, good to see some interest, thank you.
In this instance Sean and David get the jobs ... tyres were an odd one and while they'd work fine on a mountain bike, they are branded as 'gravel' tyres, so it seems fitting that they go on a gravel bike.
More stuff will come along as and when. I will post it here when it does.
In this instance Sean and David get the jobs ... tyres were an odd one and while they'd work fine on a mountain bike, they are branded as 'gravel' tyres, so it seems fitting that they go on a gravel bike.
More stuff will come along as and when. I will post it here when it does.
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'Spose my location rules me out due to shipping cost? I do quite a lot of gravel riding, am medium at my racing bmi and can promise some great backdrops and weather for the photos. I also do weddings and bar mitzvahs
Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
If you get any shiney bits that need a weeks riding in sunny Scotland, Wales or Warwickshire I'm your man. I can write words, take pictures and look good in lycra......
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Not at all Duncan.'Spose my location rules me out due to shipping cost?
So I believe.If you get any shiney bits that need a weeks riding in sunny Scotland, Wales or Warwickshire I'm your man. I can write words, take pictures and look good in lycra......
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What are you waiting for then, get that OpenUP in the post immediately!Not at all Duncan.
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3/ My Reilly Gradient gravel bike comfortably takes a 700c45, but Chiltern mud ( ) at the moment not particularly suited to gravel riding.
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Too late on this occasion, but:
1. Yes
2. Yes (I would put them on my CDF)
Si
1. Yes
2. Yes (I would put them on my CDF)
Si
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Here we go again and I'm sure we'll all the get the hang of it as we go along.
Todays ctiteria / Does anyone use a rack either for their bikepacking or just commuting?
Todays ctiteria / Does anyone use a rack either for their bikepacking or just commuting?
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
For commuting yes
I love my rack, it's used to stick my commuting gear on but has been used for shopping, luggage and children... sometimes the last 3 at the same time
I love my rack, it's used to stick my commuting gear on but has been used for shopping, luggage and children... sometimes the last 3 at the same time
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
Email me your delivery address Ben.
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Re: The 'product reviewer' game.
I use a rack on my fatbike - for bikepacking. That's because it's mainly used in winter and I appreciate the added flexibility of being able to carry a bigger sleeping bag.
However I'm guessing that any rack you have will not be suitable for a fatbike.
However I'm guessing that any rack you have will not be suitable for a fatbike.