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The YT Industries Decoy SN, Stan’s Incredible Dart Tool, Pro’s aero gravel handlebar, Endura’s latest jacket and the Vittoria Mostro

This week's five cool things and the top stories of the week!

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 13:00
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Five ways to get faster off-road using a power meter

You can only get so far without training with a power meter. In this article, we’ll list how a power meter will boost your performance for off-road riding.

Tue, Nov 12, 2024 11:00
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From dust to tar: World XCO MTB Champ Alan Hatherly’s quest for WorldTour road success

South African XCO World Champion Alan Hatherly is taking the step from mountain bike World Cup racing to WorldTour road racing – is the way ahead for the sport?

Mon, Nov 11, 2024 10:00
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The Lauf Elja, PNW’s Loam Stem, locks from OnGuard, bearings from Enduro Bearings and our very own Ciovita kit

Five Cool Things is back – and we've got some seriously cool kit to show off.

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 11:00
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Is the ideal winter e-bike… a mountain bike?

We look at the electric mountain bikes from Cube and why a knobbly tyre bike might be your ideal bike for winter

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 09:18
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2025 UCI Gravel World Series – everything you need to know

We take a look at 2025 and how to qualify for the Gravel World Championships.

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 14:00
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Types of mountain bike trail – different trail types and what they mean

Everything you need to know about mountain bike trails and where to find them.

Sat, Nov 02, 2024 11:00
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Industry Insider – Cy Turner, founder of Cotic Bikes

Ever thought about starting your own bike firm? We caught up with Cy Turner, who did exactly that just short of 20 years ago.

Fri, Nov 01, 2024 12:00
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ABS MTB Brakes – everything you need to know

Should you be riding ABS brakes on your mountain bike?

Thu, Oct 31, 2024 08:43
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What is Cross-Country Short Track? Everything you need to know about XCC

Mountain bike cross-country Short Track racing or XCC has been around in one form or another for a while, where does it stand in the grand scheme of things?

Tue, Oct 29, 2024 09:00
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On and off the record with Tahnee Seagrave

We catch up with Britain’s fastest female downhill racer to hear about her amazing return to the top of the game following serious trauma and injury.

Mon, Oct 28, 2024 10:00
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E-bike tech – what to expect in the future

The biggest revolution in mountain bikes has been the e-bike and we’re only getting started. Here’s are our predictions.

Sun, Oct 27, 2024 09:00
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e-MTB items you never knew you needed

Our list of e-MTB-specific products that'll make life on the bike easier.

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 11:00
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Do electric mountain bikes have gears?

Why e-bikes have gears – but not gearboxes?

Fri, Oct 25, 2024 12:00
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e-Bike innovations – how e-MTB has driven the plug-in revolution

Bicycle design is both mature and ever-evolving. Despite more than a century of innovation, new trends keep happening, especially in off-road cycling.

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 13:00
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How to store an e-MTB – storage solutions and best practices

As well as charging advice, battery maintenance and safety tips.

Thu, Oct 24, 2024 09:00
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How to clean an e-MTB – everything you need to know

With a motor and battery, e-MTBs require a little extra care. Here's everything you need to know about washing your electric mountain bike.

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 13:00
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Welcome to Electric Week – a celebration of the e-MTB

Off.road.cc plugs in ​​​​​​for a week of electric tech, news, features and more.

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 08:04
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Pivot Shuttle LT Pro XO first ride review

Pivot has updated its long-travel e-MTB with Bosch's Performance Race CX motor.

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 13:30
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The anatomy of an e-bike

Everything you need to know about the e-bike alphabet and what it all means.

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 08:00
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How much do e-bikes cost to maintain long-term?

Everything you need to know about e-MTB cost of ownership and maintenance.

Mon, Oct 21, 2024 12:30
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2025 Gravel Burn stage race – everything you need to know

Cape Epic founder looks to redefine gravel racing with 850km seven-day stage race concept.

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 07:17
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UCI Gravel Racing – Positive progress or is it just a trend?

We get into all the details following the latest instalment of the Gravel World Championships.

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 08:00
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C-Bear’s ceramic bottom bracket, Muc-Off’s e-MTB drivetrain tool, tyres from Kenda, winter kit from Scott and Greg Minnaar’s signature gloves

All this and the best stories of the week.

Fri, Oct 11, 2024 10:00
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On and off the record with Katy Curd

We chat with professional MTB coach, Katy Curd, to learn what it takes to coach World Champions.

Thu, Oct 10, 2024 13:00
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What is the best power meter system?

The pros and cons of each power meter system explained.

Wed, Oct 09, 2024 13:30
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Bike check: Brendan Fairclough’s 2024 Red Bull Rampage Scott Gambler

A closer look at the bike that Brendog will be sending down Utah's red cliffs.

Mon, Oct 07, 2024 15:00
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2024 UCI Gravel World Championships – how the race was won

Last weekend, the UCI Gravel World Championships 2024 took place. Here's how it happened...

Mon, Oct 07, 2024 08:29
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Trickstuff, Muc-Off’s Big Bore valves, women’s specific clothing, POC’s Elicit Toric glasses and winter gravel kit from Scott.

The coolest test kit at the office as well as this week's top stories.

Fri, Oct 04, 2024 11:00
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2024 UCI Gravel World Championships race preview

A closer look at who to watch at the third edition of the UCI Gravel World Championships taking place in Belgium this weekend.

Tue, Oct 01, 2024 08:52
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2025 Absa Cape Epic – everything you need to know

They call it the untamed mountain bike stage race and, next year, the Cape Epic will route riders across 186 miles of new terrain.

Mon, Sep 30, 2024 08:09
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Fox Live Valve Neo, Lauf’s first MTB, the Mondraker Sly and Carbon Wasp’s updated Truffle

The top tech stories of the week – all in one place.

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:00
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SRAM’s Maven brakes, Ride Concepts Tallac Mid shoes, POC’s Supreme Rain Jacket, Stan’s Exocore valves and socks from Bridgedale

A strong showing in this week's Five Cool Things and, of course, the best stories.

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 13:00
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Industry Insider – MTB career insights with Chris Porter

Mojo Rising’s founder and suspension guru Chris Porter has been a prominent UK MTB figure for close on 30 years now. We caught up with him to learn more.

Fri, Sep 27, 2024 09:00
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Fox Live Valve Neo first ride review

We take a spin on Fox's latest automatic suspension adjustment system.

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 16:00
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On and off the record with Greg Minnaar

Exclusive interview with South African downhill legend Greg Minnaar about his retirement and plans for the future.

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 14:00
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CLOSED Win one of TWO pairs of Challenge Gravine or Grifo tyres as ridden by Tom Pidcock!

Leave a comment to put yourself in with a chance of setting yourself up for the CX season.

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 11:00
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Specialized’s alloy Stumpjumper 15, Santa Cruz’s new Hightower, the new Orbea Oiz and CeramicSpeed’s special-edition T-Type OSPW

Three new bikes and a whole lot more. Here's the tech of the week.

Sat, Sep 21, 2024 11:00
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The Merida eOne-Sixty, Deity’s Flat Trak pedals, EVOC’s Hydro Pro backpack, the Northwave Rockit Plus shoes and the Schwalbe Albert Gravity tyres

The hottest product to land ahead of testing and the best news of the week.

Fri, Sep 20, 2024 12:00
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Rising to the Top – Puck Pieterse’s amazing rainbow adventure

Exclusive interview: We chat with Puck Pieterse about the 2024 UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World Championships, the Tour de France and her remaining goals for the season.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 12:00
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Mountain bike tyre pressures – everything you need to know

We debunk the myths associated with off-road tyre pressure.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024 09:00
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Fulcrum’s trail wheels, Canyon’s Spectral:ONfly, Le Col’s new clothing and a bike check with Fergus Ryan

The top tech news of the last two weeks – all in one place.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024 11:00
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Canyon’s Spectral:ONfly, Fulcrum’s Metal Carbon wheelset, USE’s Vybe stem and more

The five coolest things to land in the office, and the best stories of the week.

Fri, Sep 13, 2024 13:00
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Canyon Spectral:ONfly CLLCTV first ride review

The Spectral gets the :ONfly treatment and a TQ motor - here are our first impressions.

Thu, Sep 12, 2024 09:00
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Bike check: Fergus Ryan’s ‘Ferg’s Flat White’ Privateer 161 Gen 2

Hands-on with Fergus Ryan's custom Privateer enduro bike.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 10:13
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The Fabio Wibmer interview – living life on, and over the edge

Austrian freeride and street trails sensation Fabio Wibmer has had many on the edges of their saddles over the years as we watch his insanely unimaginable feats on YouTube, and we thought it was time we chased him down for a chat.

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 09:00
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On and off the record with Lachlan Morton

Australian pro “alternative” racer Lachlan Morton has just set off on his latest record attempt, we caught up with him to find out more.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 08:13
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Your guide to on-bike tool and spares storage

Here's how to carry everything you need on your bike using Granite's Stash and Portaledge systems.

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 12:00
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Build your dream bike with these deals

We take on the classic internet window-shopping challenge in a quest to build a bargain performance MTB.

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 08:00
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Is racing an e-MTB easier? – Racing the Cannondale Moterra SL e-bike at Ard Rock

We teamed up with Cannondale to answer that question.

Tue, Sep 03, 2024 09:00
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