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Shimano CUES, TLD’s Crestline jacket and more

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:23
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How do hydraulic brakes work?

The evolution of hydraulic disc brakes has significantly improved over the years - here’s everything you need to know

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 13:43
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Merida Silex 10k first ride review

The all-new Merida Silex has already proved its mettle by winning the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships but what does that mean for the average rider?

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 10:19
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Drop bar vs flat bar gravel bike – which is best?

We dive into the anatomy of drop and flat handlebars to help you decide what's best for you

Tue, Oct 17, 2023 14:00
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Top tech stories from the UCI Gravel World Champs, new bikes from Canyon and Cannondale and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00
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Industry Insider – Hannah Wilson

Industry Insider: MTB career insights with Hannah Wilson

We chat with Hannah Wilson, UK brand manager for Crankbrothers and Fizik about her job

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 14:00
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Yamaha’s e-MTB, fresh Enduro Bearings and Continental’s mud tyre

And we'll bring you the coolest stories of the week

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 12:30
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UCI Gravel World Championships 2023 – how the race was won

With the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships done and dusted we look back at how things unfolded in Italy

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 08:16
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Industry Insider – Katy Curd

Industry Insider: MTB career insights with Katy Curd

Our new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people who work in the industry

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 13:00
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New launches from Cannondale, Zipp, Manitou and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 10:03
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Titanium bicycles – everything you need to know

Why titanium remains the elite off-road material

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:28
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A look at UCI Gravel World Champs, SRAM’s new motor, Specialized Creo 2 and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 11:00
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Rotor Inspider MTB, knee guards and jerseys from TLD

And the best stories of the week

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:00
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Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

Merida's jack of all trades trail bike has received a well-deserved update. Here's what we think so far...

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 07:00
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Knee pads – everything you need to know

Why knee pads matter and which option is best for you and your riding

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 12:20
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Bearings on a bicycle: everything you need to know

Bearings live a challenging component life in any off-road bike and need to be maintained to perform optimally

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 08:07
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Specialized Creo 2 first ride review – a genuine e-gravel bike

The second-generation Creo comes with a burly build but how does the e-gravel bike ride?

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 16:00
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UCI Gravel World Championships 2023 – everything you need to know

A closer look at the route and the potential contenders for the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 10:32
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Sea Otter Girona 2023 – Tech highlights from Europe’s biggest bike show

We check out the latest and greatest tech to hit Sea Otter's European show

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 16:00
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Berria’s Bravo XC bike, jackets from TLD and Altura and more

And we'll bring you the coolest stories of the week

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 13:28
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Moots’ carbon e-bike, Genesis’ aluminium Fugio, Merida’s One-Sixty FR, air vs. coil suspension, Cape Epic 2024 and more

Here are the top tech stories of the week

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 11:44
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Are ceramic bearings worth it?

Here’s everything you need to know about ceramic bearings and why they’ll make a difference to your bike

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 14:48
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Air vs coil suspension – which is best for mountain biking?

We discuss the differences between coil and air suspension

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 09:59
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Merida One-Sixty FR 600 first ride review

We get hands on with Merida's heavy hitting bikepark rig

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 07:00
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Cape Epic route 2024 – everything you need to know

For its 20th edition, the Cape Epic spans 390 miles through South Africa’s brutal Boland region

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 13:00
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The Charlie Hatton interview – the new King of Downhill

Britain’s Charlie Hatton put in the slippery downhill run of his life to become World Champion on home turf in Fort William. We spoke to him about what it means and where to next.

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 08:35
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Crankbrothers new Stamp pedals, the TLD A3 helmet and more

Accompanied by this week's top stories

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 14:37
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This week’s best tech stories and features, including Mondraker, Manitou, hydration packs and more

This is the roundup of the top mountain bike and gravel tech news and features

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 09:52
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Hydration packs – how mountain biking’s original hydration system became fashionable again

Extreme heat mountain biking and the hydration pack

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 12:02
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Badlands 2023 – my epic journey through Europe’s toughest gravel race

Brad took on the 750km cycling odyssey made of endurance, challenges, and triumphs

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 09:51
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Tech news and features of the week featuring Maxxis, YT, Rondo, clipless pedals and more

The top mountain bike and gravel tech news stories of the week

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 12:00
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Spa Cycle’s Rove, Privateer’s e-MTB and winter-ready kit from Altura

The coolest kit to come into our office this week

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 12:00
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The 750d wheel size debate – is this gravel biking’s ‘29er’ moment?

Is 750d a new gravel bike standard or fantasy?

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 12:25
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Clipless pedals: the pros and cons of clipping in

Are clipless pedals right for you?

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 14:00
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12-speed Shimano GRX, new Pivot enduro bike, Wilier Adlar gravel bike and features

The best tech news stories from this week

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 12:00
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MTB bar ends – the rise and fall of MTB’s earliest trend

Have handlebars become too big for bar ends?

Thu, Aug 31, 2023 13:00
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Mountain bike icons – Greg Minnaar

The Greg Minnaar phenomenon

Is he the best downhiller ever?

Wed, Aug 30, 2023 14:00
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Troy Lee Design’s latest gravel helmet, Canyon’s trail e-MTB and more

The coolest test kit to drop in the office as well as this week's top stories

Fri, Aug 25, 2023 10:39
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The rise of the cycling multi-disciplinarian

The biggest cycling names now participate across disciplines but what does this new breed of rider mean for the future of the off-road side of our sport?

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 10:19
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Mountain bike tyres – Everything you need to know about off-road rubber

A deep dive into the knobbly world of mountain bike tyres

Tue, Aug 22, 2023 06:50
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Innovative glove patent, new bikes and technical cross-country – the tech news of the week

Here are all the best cycling tech news of the week

Sat, Aug 19, 2023 12:00
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Vitus’s E-Mythique, Peaty’s HoldFast and fresh clothing from YT Industries

The top tech to come into the office along with the best stories

Fri, Aug 18, 2023 12:00
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Do technical courses make for better cross-country MTB racing?

Maybe not, but it certainly makes for better viewing

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 14:00
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New bikes from Trek, YT, Santa Cruz and more tech news of the week

Here are all the best cycling tech news of the week

Sat, Aug 12, 2023 12:00
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Bike check: Kirkpatrick Macmillan’s rear-wheel driven wooden replica

This is not just any bike check, but that of the first-ever pedal bicycles made

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 14:00
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Starling Cycle’s MegaMurmur, OneUp’s composite pedals and Gore’s summer shorts

Bringing you the coolest tech to grace the office and the best stories

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 10:12
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Vitus E-Mythique LT VR first ride review

The Vitus E-Mythique is proof that performance shouldn’t cost the earth

Fri, Aug 11, 2023 07:33
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Mountain bike Icons – the greatest riders of all time

From cross-country and enduro to trials and downhill - these are the stories behind some of the greatest athletes to ever compete on dirt

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 14:27
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Bike check: Kate Courtney’s WBR x Worlds Spark RC

Courtney teams up with World Bicycle Relief to unveil the special edition Scott Spark RC

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 10:43
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Gravel race tips: Five tricks for tackling your first long event

What we learned from riding the 216km Ekoi Stone Circle gravel event

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 06:39
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