Harman / Kardon Soundsticks III

Well my old pair of Yamaha speakers and subwoofer that had served me well for 10 years finally gave up the ghost shortly after Christmas.

Looking around for a replacement I remember seeing the see-through Harman Soundsticks II a while back in the Apple Store in Regent Street. I decided to use some of the Christmas money I had to buy a pair but they have been upgraded and improved since I saw them and are now the Soundsticks III.

As far as the sound they produce, I can only say WOW!  The subwoofer pumps out an incredible amount of bass which can be turned down if you don't like the idea of the sound almost passing through your entire body. The smaller pair of speakers sit happily on your desk next to your Mac (surely you don't use a PC) and one has a touch sensitive volume control.

I am very pleased I got them and the see-through industrial design really does go well with my Mac.  The bright white LED light on the subwoofer puts the finishing touches to a very well made and desirable set up.

English Weather!

Rain to right of them. Rain to left of them. Rain in front of them.Volley'd and thunder'd; storm'd at with shot and shell. Boldly they rode and well, into the jaws of Death, into the mouth of Hell. Rode the six hundred.


I am slightly exaggerating of course but that is what it felt like on this ice-cold evening cycling home.  Why can't England have a climate like that of Southern California? At least it would still be hot whilst raining. I am sure that once I again get used to the joys of cycling to and from work in the pouring rain, I will feel much better??


Does anyone out there have any suggestions for wet weather riding? (Don't bother saying that I should emigrate to warmer climbs). 

Happy New Year

Hello out there in internet land and happy New Year.

Like me I am sure that you will all soon be back to work and back into the usual routine.  I don't normally go for New Year resolutions but this year I am going break with tradition and give myself one.  Yes, I am sure you have guessed it is Brompton related.

I plan to ride my beloved Brompton every day to work, regardless of weather. (Snow and ice being the only exception to this rule). I really want to see how long I can keep this up without resorting to the dreaded car?

So, if you have a Brompton or any other bike for that matter, take the plunge and have a go yourself.  You might surprise yourself at how the simple joy of cycling home can allow you to unwind from the rigours of the day.

Watch this space for the promised review of Brompton related items.

Happy New Year and just think, there is a Brompton World Championship to try and enter this year!