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Bikepacking along the West Kernow Way

Aled and Jo bikepack along the newest long-distance cycling route

Thu, Sep 16, 2021 08:57
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1x Drivetrains – when less really means less

The triple chainset was once a staple of off-road grinding until we were convinced that the 1x system was the future. I say give us back our gears.

Mon, Sep 13, 2021 15:27
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Discover the world of bikepacking with Komoot

We've teamed up with Komoot to help you discover bikepacking adventures

Fri, Sep 03, 2021 09:26
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26 inch mountain bikes 2021

How 26″ wheels are still turning out the fun

They may well have fallen out of fashion, but there's still goodness and good reasoning in riding 26 inchers.

Wed, Aug 25, 2021 10:33
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Conquering the 1,300km Italy Divide

Luke Humphreys details his longest and most demanding ride yet

Fri, Aug 20, 2021 12:55
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Swiss women dominate XC in Tokyo with some interesting tech choices

What the heck is that on Neff's downtube?

Wed, Jul 28, 2021 11:17
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The bike that won Olympic gold – Tom Pidcock’s BMC Fourstroke

An in-depth look at the Olympic Gold winner's rig

Mon, Jul 26, 2021 10:19
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Your XC Cross Country Mountain Biking Guide to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Team GB may be short on numbers but are stacked with talent

Thu, Jul 22, 2021 08:55
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10 of the best titanium gravel and adventure bikes Nov 2021

10 of the best titanium gravel and adventure bikes you can buy

The best, prettiest and most desirable Ti drop bar bikes

Fri, Jul 09, 2021 01:44
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The reader’s guide to off.road.cc’s review scoring system

Our scoring system explained

Tue, Jun 22, 2021 15:25
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Can you take on multi-day gravel adventures on an e-bike?

We take two Cairn e-gravel bikes on the King Alfred's Way to find out...

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 03:00
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Which is faster 700c or 650B gravel wheels? We experiment with a rolling test….

Which could be faster on the trail? We do a rolling test....

Fri, Mar 19, 2021 02:00
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The best (and worst) mountain bike upgrades under £100

Improve your ride without blowing your budget

Tue, Mar 16, 2021 01:13
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Trail Essentials – Kit to take on a mountain bike ride from the bare minimum to safety essentials

Multitools to mech hangars, from the bare minimum to top safety gear

Mon, Mar 15, 2021 02:01
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Should I turn my 29er into a mullet bike? – Five pros and cons of bunging a little wheel into your 29er

Five pros and cons of bunging a little wheel into your 29er

Tue, Mar 09, 2021 09:00
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Five reasons why you should have a hardtail in the fleet

The humble hardtail can get a bad rap - Here's why everyone should have one

Fri, Mar 05, 2021 09:00
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When should you replace your mountain bike pedal cleats?

How, when and why you should change SPD pedal cleats

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 02:10
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Five mountain biking myths that just aren’t true

The accepted wisdom that just ain't wise...

Thu, Feb 04, 2021 01:07
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Is a gravel/adventure bike all you need?

The best option if you want to combine speed, comfort and loads of versatility

Tue, Jan 05, 2021 02:28
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Opinion: A lightweight e-bike is in your future so you might as well get used to the idea now

And it's probably just five years away from your garage

Fri, Dec 25, 2020 09:00
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13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike for shorter to day long rides

We run through all your options for shorter rides

Mon, Dec 21, 2020 08:00
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Which budget upgrade makes you faster? – Marin Bobcat cheap bike upgrade challenge

Marin upgrade challenge - what's fastest for the least money?

Wed, Nov 25, 2020 16:55
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Video: How to choose the right mudguards for your bike

We take a look at the things you need to consider when buying guards

Wed, Nov 11, 2020 08:02
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11 things you should do as soon as you get a new bike

New whip? Here's the rules...

Sun, Oct 25, 2020 01:07
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8 reasons why cycling in autumn is ace – MTB or gravel it’s still good as the seasons change

Keeping the motivation levels high as the seasons change

Mon, Sep 28, 2020 07:39
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off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip

We take on an overnight 90km loop in Mid Wales

Wed, Sep 09, 2020 01:03
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Going to a vegan diet for cycling: Everything you need to know about a plant based diet for riding

Go plant-based and keep cranking out the miles

Sun, Aug 30, 2020 22:52
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Which freehub body do I need? SRAM and Shimano 9, 10, 11 and 12-speed MTB setups explained

How to tell which freehub will work with your cassette

Mon, Aug 24, 2020 09:32
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How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting started

From planning a route to the gear you take, here's all the info you need

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 11:10
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How to spend a night in the wilds and still make it to work on time

Find out how to get away from the urban grind for a microadventure and get to work refreshed and rested

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 11:32
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Great British bike brands made right here in the UK

A round up of those made and sold here in the UK for your biking pleasure

Mon, Jun 22, 2020 04:57
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The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s best for bikes?

Pros and cons of carbon, steel, aluminium and titanium

Sun, Jun 21, 2020 04:31
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The mountain bike tech noone complains about any more

All the times the luddites have been proved wrong

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 02:52
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No, longer mountain bike geometry isn’t a fad

Our Jon gets messianic about bike angles

Sun, May 31, 2020 05:16
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Check out 5 things that weren’t cool until gravel happened

Transforming mountain bike lead into gravel gold

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 01:46
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Opinion: Sorry, I just don’t think carbon mountain bike wheels are worth it

Our Jon loves carbon - just not on his rims

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 01:08
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Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit

All you need to take care of your bike and your body

Sat, Apr 11, 2020 02:35
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Dear bike industry, I am sorry for whatever we did to deserve Press Fit

I think we've all suffered enough, please stop

Fri, Apr 10, 2020 02:49
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7 boredom busting cycling activities to motivate and entertain cyclists during a lockdown

New ideas to motivate the bored cyclist in lockdown

Wed, Apr 08, 2020 01:27
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How are bicycle spokes made?

We talked to DT Swiss to find out

Mon, Apr 06, 2020 04:20
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The best mountain bike trail building tools: essential kit for maintenance and repair

Can you dig it? Yes you can.

Fri, Apr 03, 2020 09:36
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The best books for mountain bike tech geeks

Bore your friends senseless with in-depth knowledge

Mon, Mar 30, 2020 07:49
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Five reasons why an MTB is the perfect antidote to cabin fever

The perfect daily activity to keep fit, safe and happy

Wed, Mar 25, 2020 13:45
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Quiz: Tell the bike brand from the headtube badge

How well do you know your bike brands?

Fri, Mar 20, 2020 13:36
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11 things every mountain biker loves

The best things about our favourite sport

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 02:28
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How many spacers should I install on my bottom bracket?

Get your threaded BB spaced correctly, whether it's DUB, GXP or Hollowtech

Tue, Jan 14, 2020 05:15
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The nine best UK gravel events you could challenge yourself to in 2020

Find one to challenge yourself to this year

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 02:14
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Six mountain and gravel bike tech predictions for 2020 – what do we think is going to be big this year?

From fork legs to gravel bars, here's what we reckon will blow up

Mon, Jan 06, 2020 13:12
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How to make your cycling New Year resolutions stick

Make a resolution and keep it this year

Mon, Jan 06, 2020 04:06
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Video: Should your next bike be a gravel bike?

We see how versatile a gravel bike can be

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 05:31
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