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ED'S
CHOICE
68 I I FEBRUARY 2017
TEST
CENTRE
DHB
AERON
ROUBAIX
£80.00
Wiggle’s in-house brand has a reputation for
quality apparel at affordable prices – and the
Aeron Roubaix Tights continue this trend. The cut
of the tights suited the tall and slight build of this
tester – snug and a good length without being
restrictive – but, if you like a more relaxed fit, you
might want to size up. The longs are fleece-lined
throughout and the braces have a mesh panel to
improve breathability. Off the bike, the chamois
is noticeably large but on longer rides you
appreciate the contoured padding. Although some
might prefer a hooped ankle, the combination of
the silicone grippers and zips aided getting the
tights on and there’s no danger of the legs riding
up. For improved visibility the Dhb logos are
reflective, with the only real criticism being that
you might appreciate thicker thigh panels for
extra warmth on the coldest days. CH
85%
Comfortable andwarmbib-longs
that don’t break the bank
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TOMTOM
RUNNER 3
tomtom.com £219.99 www.
y improved its range of GPS watches and it’s another evolutionary nudge with the TomTom’s graduall
west addition is Route Exploration, which tracks your run so you can navigate home Runner 3. The ne
an also upload routes from platforms like MapMy Run via TomTom’s MySport app. more easily. You c
to enliven your run training, albeit this dual upload process is a touch cumbersome It’s a nifty feature
in this e. Heart rate is monitored via Mio’s optical sensor. As we’ve reported before, Mio’s day and ag
generally regarded as one of the more accurate wrist-measuring HRMs, though can be erratic when
nked up. the intensity is cra The Runner 3 retains the ability to streammusic from your watch without
your phone. Again being manacled to , you upload tracks via
which links into your iTunes playlist and then the MySport app,
ats to TomTom’s wireless headphones. It’s Bluetooths the be
cker and is more ergonomic than the also an activity tra
n. original incarnatio JW
82%
Impressive amount of useful
features fromthe GPS giants
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AQUA SPHERE
KAMELEON
£10.99
A quick scan of a major sports retailers’ website reveals that there are few goggles available with
such a low RRP (excluding discounts) as the new Kameleon from Aqua Sphere. The price combined
with the inclusion of a hard carry case, means there’s already a lot to like here. Our smoked lens
option (clear or blue are also available) works well in sunny conditions outdoors but isn’t too tinted
for a bright swimming pool either. In use, the soft rubber gaskets are comfortable and the fit and
visibility is good – although we did see some water ingress
during a tough club session, which meant some adjustment
was needed. Our only real gripe is the single strap design
– we would’ve preferred a split-strap design for security and
to fit around a ponytail under the swim cap. HW
75 %
Adecent swimkit all-rounder, although
we’d prefer a split strap next time
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