Opinion
Full suspension, aero, progressive, electric and eccentric gravel bike makers seem to be going off on some interesting tangents. They might be onto something but the marketing hype is strong, says Steve Thomas
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Steve Thomas
Full suspension, aero, progressive, electric and eccentric gravel bike makers seem to be going off on some interesting tangents. They might be onto something but the marketing hype is strong, says Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas
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We’re constantly bombarded by new rules and regulations by the likes of the UCI & British Cycling, but should we be the slightest bit bothered or impeded by them?
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Steve Thomas
We’re constantly bombarded by new rules and regulations by the likes of the UCI & British Cycling, but should we be the slightest bit bothered or impeded by them?
Steve Thomas
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Is it simply evolution, or is it rampant commercialisation? After observing plenty of online chatter on the subject, Steve offers his take
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Steve Thomas
Is it simply evolution, or is it rampant commercialisation? After observing plenty of online chatter on the subject, Steve offers his take
Steve Thomas
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Although bright, the future is looking rather expensive, says Mick Kirkman
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Mick Kirkman
Although bright, the future is looking rather expensive, says Mick Kirkman
Mick Kirkman
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Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, the organiser behind the Leadville 100 has announced its ban on curly bars… but is this a positive step? You might be able to guess Matt Page’s answer already
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mattpage
Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, the organiser behind the Leadville 100 has announced its ban on curly bars… but is this a positive step? You might be able to guess Matt Page’s answer already
mattpage
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Cyclocross is the original form of pure off-road bike racing, and it’s some of the best bang for buck action you’ll ever see, or even try. Don’t miss out this winter
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Steve Thomas
Cyclocross is the original form of pure off-road bike racing, and it’s some of the best bang for buck action you’ll ever see, or even try. Don’t miss out this winter
Steve Thomas
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e-mountain bikes are becoming the standard but it’ll be a long time before Liam makes the permanent switch
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Liam Mercer
e-mountain bikes are becoming the standard but it’ll be a long time before Liam makes the permanent switch
Liam Mercer
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Hybrid bikes capable of going off-road have been around for years, and could perhaps be considered the original gravel bikes, or even the first of the big wheel mountain bikes. So, why did they never really take off among serious riders?
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Steve Thomas
Hybrid bikes capable of going off-road have been around for years, and could perhaps be considered the original gravel bikes, or even the first of the big wheel mountain bikes. So, why did they never really take off among serious riders?
Steve Thomas
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Arguably 2025’s biggest bike tech trend, electric pumps take the effort out of tyre inflation. That’s all well and good, but I still reckon regular pumps are better
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Liam Mercer
Arguably 2025’s biggest bike tech trend, electric pumps take the effort out of tyre inflation. That’s all well and good, but I still reckon regular pumps are better
Liam Mercer
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Michael might not be buying into all of the latest trends, so it’s a good job that some older tech is making a comeback. Just with newer names…
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Michael Drummond
Michael might not be buying into all of the latest trends, so it’s a good job that some older tech is making a comeback. Just with newer names…
Michael Drummond
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They’re small and have hardly changed in 35 years… but are two-bolt cleats as we know them really the best way of engaging with a pedal?
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Steve Thomas
They’re small and have hardly changed in 35 years… but are two-bolt cleats as we know them really the best way of engaging with a pedal?
Steve Thomas
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Organisational ruffles within the British Gravel Championships, The Rift splitting from the Gravel Earth Series… there seems to be something of a spat going on with gravel racing right now, but were the clashes inevitable?
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Steve Thomas
Organisational ruffles within the British Gravel Championships, The Rift splitting from the Gravel Earth Series… there seems to be something of a spat going on with gravel racing right now, but were the clashes inevitable?
Steve Thomas
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Has the world’s wildest mountain biking event still got a place, or does it just need a few tweaks to stay relevant? Is it really worth riders potentially risking their lives for? Rebecca reflects one month on from the 2025 edition of the Red Bull Rampage
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Rebecca Bland
Has the world’s wildest mountain biking event still got a place, or does it just need a few tweaks to stay relevant? Is it really worth riders potentially risking their lives for? Rebecca reflects one month on from the 2025 edition of the Red Bull Rampage
Rebecca Bland
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Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the ‘official’ way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline
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Steve Thomas
Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the ‘official’ way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline
Steve Thomas
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Almost every MTB has one, but is the flip chip really a good thing, or a sign of lazy design?
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Liam Mercer
Almost every MTB has one, but is the flip chip really a good thing, or a sign of lazy design?
Liam Mercer
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Motor choice is a big decision to make when buying a new bike, but I reckon that motors have become a bigger draw than the bikes themselves, and that’s not good
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Liam Mercer
Motor choice is a big decision to make when buying a new bike, but I reckon that motors have become a bigger draw than the bikes themselves, and that’s not good
Liam Mercer
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They’re heavy, cumbersome and don’t offer the same amount of fun as a full-suspension e-bike. So why are e-hardtails even a thing?
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Rebecca Bland
They’re heavy, cumbersome and don’t offer the same amount of fun as a full-suspension e-bike. So why are e-hardtails even a thing?
Rebecca Bland
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The cycling industry is dragging us willingly into a never ending downwards financial spiral through its obsession with new and incompatible niche products, says Steve Thomas
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Steve Thomas
The cycling industry is dragging us willingly into a never ending downwards financial spiral through its obsession with new and incompatible niche products, says Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas
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Rebecca’s been falling back in love with her local, and thinks we should all appreciate the changing landscape of where we ride
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Rebecca Bland
Rebecca’s been falling back in love with her local, and thinks we should all appreciate the changing landscape of where we ride
Rebecca Bland
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Most of you who have used it will probably agree that electronic shifting is incredible stuff… but our Michael has also experienced his fair share of battery-powered horror stories
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Michael Drummond
Most of you who have used it will probably agree that electronic shifting is incredible stuff… but our Michael has also experienced his fair share of battery-powered horror stories
Michael Drummond
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The term ‘clickbait’ is bandied about often when it comes to cycling media – some of it fair, some a tad naive… and yet ultimately, what you’re served is in your hands. Literally
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Steve Thomas
The term ‘clickbait’ is bandied about often when it comes to cycling media – some of it fair, some a tad naive… and yet ultimately, what you’re served is in your hands. Literally
Steve Thomas
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After watching the recent XC e-MTB World Championship races, I can’t help but wonder if it’s really worthy of official title status. Is it time to pull the plug?
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Steve Thomas
After watching the recent XC e-MTB World Championship races, I can’t help but wonder if it’s really worthy of official title status. Is it time to pull the plug?
Steve Thomas
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The latest & greatest, the fastest & the brassiest bling – we all need it to be real cyclists, and to be just like those shiny happy, perfect people in the ads – right?
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Steve Thomas
The latest & greatest, the fastest & the brassiest bling – we all need it to be real cyclists, and to be just like those shiny happy, perfect people in the ads – right?
Steve Thomas
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Our Liam loves internal cable routing so much, he’s written a little love letter
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Liam Mercer
Our Liam loves internal cable routing so much, he’s written a little love letter
Liam Mercer
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Fed up of not being able to find the flow, Rebecca gets a masterclass in the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike
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Rebecca Bland
Fed up of not being able to find the flow, Rebecca gets a masterclass in the fundamentals of riding a mountain bike
Rebecca Bland
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Racing is a lot more than medals and pushing yourself, they’re also a great time out on the bike and they’re an experience everyone should get a taste of
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Liam Mercer
Racing is a lot more than medals and pushing yourself, they’re also a great time out on the bike and they’re an experience everyone should get a taste of
Liam Mercer
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Why does it often seem that there are such great identity divisions between the various genres within cycling? How did it happen, and does the most recent case study from Leadville suggest the situation is improving? Steve Thomas cuts through the aggro
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Steve Thomas
Why does it often seem that there are such great identity divisions between the various genres within cycling? How did it happen, and does the most recent case study from Leadville suggest the situation is improving? Steve Thomas cuts through the aggro
Steve Thomas
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When the simple pleasure of riding a bike is what started most of our journeys into off-road cycling, why do we feel pressured to continuously progress and ride difficult features? Rebecca recommends taking a chill pill
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Rebecca Bland
When the simple pleasure of riding a bike is what started most of our journeys into off-road cycling, why do we feel pressured to continuously progress and ride difficult features? Rebecca recommends taking a chill pill
Rebecca Bland
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Gravel is experiencing a bit of a genre crisis and the current crop of XC bikes certainly isn’t helping
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Liam Mercer
Gravel is experiencing a bit of a genre crisis and the current crop of XC bikes certainly isn’t helping
Liam Mercer
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