The Ryder Innovation Groove Tool is a light and cheap South African bicycle tool. Can it be effective and durable too? Lance Branquinho put it to the test.
The bicycle is a wonderfully reliable and simple form of transport and...
The Sealand Upcycled Slim Laptop Bag merges fashion and function as seamlessly as it does affordability and sustainability. Digital nomad Lance Branquinho fell for it hook, line, and sinker and reports on the ownership experience after one year.
As the...
Few things are as refreshing as an ice-cold gin and tonic. And there’s no need to compromise on taste when you’re keeping tabs on your sugar intake. Gin genie Martha van Zyl compared four of the leading sugar-free tonics...
Could an electric kick scooter be practical in a South African context, or are they just expensive toys? Michael MacIntyre tested the Segway-Ninebot F40E to help him answer the question.
There’s no doubt electric kick scooters offer barrels of fun...
Can the NIU KQi3 Sport electric kick scooter perform some of the tasks usually left to cars and motorcycles? Michael MacIntyre tested it to answer these questions.
I’m a married father of two boys under five and follow a typical...
If you take camping seriously, you want a compact yet sturdy braai. Sonya Schoeman tested the Front Runner BBQ/Fire Pit & Wolf Pack Pro Kit to find out if it’s as good as it looks on the web.
There is...
Mountain bikers don’t think about pedals, until these things break, ruining a ride in the process. The most trusted mountain bike pedals remain those from Shimano. Lance Branquinho explains why he rides Shimano PD-M520s.
Shoes are a personal preference in...
Rechargeable lights have become essential tools for South Africans, who have their lives disrupted daily by power failures. There’s no shortage of options, but it’s important to buy the right light for the job. Justus Visagie tried the Eurolux...
Type “rechargeable light south africa” into Google’s search box, and it yields 14 million results. The same search on a well-known retail site returns over 5 000 results. Of these, we’ve tested fewer than 50. However, you’re unlikely to...
To bring the unique safety technology in its helmets to more riders, Leatt has released the more affordable Leatt Helmet Kit Moto 7.5 with 4.5 goggles. Justus Visagie took the kit for a spin.
Almost two decades ago, South African...
