Ryder Innovation Groove Tool – Review
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 leisure device, but things do go wrong, mechanically. For simple fixes, like tightening bolts and screws, a lightweight multi-tool is...
Sealand Upcycled Slim Laptop Bag – Review
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 coffee shop or café has become our office of destiny in the remote working world, how you carry your laptop...
Which sugar-free tonic water tastes best?
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 and spills the tea to reveal her favourite. Preparing for the sugar-free tonic water taste test The tonics we tested are sold...
Segway-Ninebot F40E Electric Kick Scooter – Review
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 to most people. But, at well over R10 000 for one of these scoots, I wanted to know if it could...
NIU KQi3 Sport Electric Kick Scooter – Review
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 working lifestyle, which includes a short daily commute. I was keen to find out if the NIU KQi3 Sport could...
Front Runner BBQ/Fire Pit & Wolf Pack Pro Kit – Review
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 no shortage of portable braais on the market, and a search on PriceCheck delivers numerous options. However, many of these...
Shimano PD-M520 SPD Mountain Bike Pedals – Review
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 mountain biking, but when it comes to pedals, there is universal agreement that Shimano sets the standard. This Japanese cycling component...
Eurolux Rechargeable 3W LED Emergency Light – Review
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 Rechargeable 3W LED Emergency Light to see if it’s an effective weapon against so-called “load-shedding”. It’s a widely acknowledged fact that...
Energizer Vision 1200 Rechargeable Lantern – Review
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 find a better blackout buster than the Energizer Vision 1200 Lumens Rechargeable Lantern, writes Justus Visagie. That’s high praise indeed. What...
Leatt Helmet Kit Moto 7.5 with 4.5 goggles – Review
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 doctor Chris Leatt invented the Leatt brace, also known as “the helmet for your neck”. These days, the Leatt corporation...
