BikeRadar's Sidekick Hub Verdict: 4.5 Out of 5
Six months on Sidekick, and 4.5 out of 5 from a tester who started out suspicious of the whole idea.
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Six months on Sidekick, and 4.5 out of 5 from a tester who started out suspicious of the whole idea.
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