Paraphernalia

Product review: Oakley Portal sunglasses – an intro

The Oakley Portal sunglasses caught my eye in the shop because of new styling but also as they have traits similar to the popular Sutro design. Here is a quick first look at the Portal range, on sale in Australia but not often seen in cycling bunch...

POC Ventral AVIP MIPS helmet review: bright, light… just right!

The popular Ventral helmet by POC is part of a bright orange package from the Swedish brand. AVIP stands for ‘Attention Visibility Interaction Protection’, an initiative that highlights the safety benefits that come with being more visible… Pr...

Trek Ballista helmet: product review

The helmet brand previously known as Bontrager is now Trek. In April this year, two of the latest designs to come out of Wisconsin were launched – the aero Ball...