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The best Amazon Prime Day deals for mountain bike and gravel riders: Muc-Off dry lube for just £6.84, 28% off the Garmin fēnix 7 PRO, 25% off Wahoo TICKR HRM + more

From Garmin watches to Park Tool stands, we've trawled through Amazon so you don't have to

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 15:00
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Retro vibes meet modern refinement: Doddy talks us through his YT Industries/Manitou mashup

Is this the perfect combination of retro styling with modern day tech? MTB legend Andrew Dodd talks us through his set-up

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 13:00
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Are the lines between road and gravel racing blurring? – Tom Pidcock to race Gravel Worlds

Gravel, dirt, and tar, racing mix seems to be the racing cocktail of choice for a growing number or pro racers. Could it lead to Britain crowning its first UCI Gravel World Champion this year?

Mon, Jul 07, 2025 13:00
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Do we really need a mountain bike-specific cycling computer? Garmin’s Edge MTB + more from Sendhit, Renthal, Time and PNW Components

Only the coolest kit to come into the office ahead of testing, plus the best news of the week

Sat, Jul 05, 2025 09:00
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If the world’s leaders got together on tandem mountain bikes for the weekend, I’m convinced it would be a far better place

Most of us don’t question our love of riding bikes, let alone why others do. Yet, there are so many different reasons why – do they all have the same affiliation and meaning? Steve tell us what riding means to him

Fri, Jul 04, 2025 13:00
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How to survive hot summer rides — protect your skin, hydrate and pick the right clothing to make the most of summer on the bike

It can get mighty toasty out there, even here in the UK. Here's how to stay protected and comfortable

Thu, Jul 03, 2025 08:41
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“There will always be haters in life, though I think there is a shift for acceptance”: What happened to eMTB racing and can it be fixed? Tracy Moseley weighs in

We catch up with Tracy Moseley to hear her thoughts on where the world of electric mountain bike racing is at right now, and where it’s heading

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 13:00
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The best bike upgrade isn’t the bike, it’s the rider — why mountain bikers like you should prioritise strength training, fuelling and skills over shiny new tech

Strength training, fuelling and skills can bring bigger improvements to a ride than bling new kit. We catch up with The Strength Factory on why that is

Sat, Jun 28, 2025 12:00
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DJI’s super powerful Avinox motor looks set to dominate, and 32in MTB wheels are officially a thing: all the best tech from Europe’s biggest bike show

Only the best and most exciting off-road goodies spotted at Eurobike 2025

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:00
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Specialized’s 111Nm S-Works Turbo Levo 4 and more from Giro, Fizik, Ergon and SQlab

The best kit to grace the ORCC office and the top stories of the week

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 13:00
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Electric mountain bikes are getting too powerful

Do we really need all that extra weight and an unnecessary amount of assistance for all but the steepest of inclines? Here's why I'd prefer to stay in the slow lane/trail for now on my less powerful, but nimbler e-MTB

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 11:00
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“The decision to not offer me a rerun wasn’t what I was expecting”: Harriet Harnden on switching from Enduro to DH, THAT incident in Poland, and aiming for a first World Cup win

At 24 years old, Harnden already has national titles and the Enduro World Series overall title to her name. Now, she's got her sights set on the DH World Cup scene

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 11:00
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The daily driver of the UK’s most exciting DH World Cup rider — we speak to Phoebe Gale about her new Orbea Rallon

What does one of the most exciting young talents in downhill ride when she's not getting top-10 finishes in UCI Downhill World Cup races?

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 13:20
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Can AI make mountain bike suspension better? Fox’s all-new 36 Factory fork + more from Sonder, Ride Concepts, Troy Lee Designs and Crankbrothers

Five cool things and this week's bike tech highlights

Sat, Jun 14, 2025 09:00
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How to master dry summer trails on your mountain bike

Style it through the dust and have a blast on your bike with these top riding tips for dry summer trails

Fri, Jun 13, 2025 13:00
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Looking to escape the UK this year? Here are ten great summer biking holiday destinations

Steve takes a look at some of the best places across the globe to ride your bike

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 12:00
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Ever wanted to be seen from space while riding your bike? Troy Lee Designs’ Sprint Ultra kit + more from Wolf Tooth Components, Fox Racing, Granite and Crankbrothers

The five coolest things to come into the off.road.cc office alongside this week's top news.

Sat, Jun 07, 2025 09:00
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Is gravel racing really an ‘old man’s sport’?

Recently a GCN YouTube show debated why gravel racing seems to be an 'old man’s (and woman’s) sport', with so few young riders. Have they got a point?

Fri, Jun 06, 2025 13:00
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A more powerful TQ motor, more range and plenty of adjustability — Yeti MTe T3 XO first ride review

Equipped with the very latest TQ motor, Yeti's first lightweight e-MTB looks set to appeal to a wide but flush audience.

Wed, Jun 04, 2025 13:00
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Unbound Gravel 2025: intriguing new tech, solo victories, and what’s next for the world’s biggest gravel race

As the mud turns to dust on the harrowed and hallowed trails of Unbound Gravel, here’s an overview of what went down over a long weekend of racing

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 14:18
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500g of added weight and 160mm cranks: Laurie Greenland tells all about his custom Santa Cruz V10 downhill superbike

Greenland, who rode the bike to a third-place finish at 2024's Mont St Anne World Cup, speaks to off.road.cc at Bike Park Wales about the choices behind his setup

Sun, Jun 01, 2025 14:00
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Whyte’s £4,500 e-MTB and more from Leatt, Stans No Tubes, POC and Fox

The five coolest things to come into the office alongside this week's top news.

Sat, May 31, 2025 10:00
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Electric mountain bikes might be getting lighter, but they’re still a bit too heavy for me

We love an e-MTB, but are they the best choice for smaller riders? Rebecca doesn't think so

Fri, May 30, 2025 13:00
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The Selle San Marco Mantra is the ideal mountain bike saddle for all riders and trail types

The Mantra will support your climbing and enhances descending in the steepest terrain, with MTB specific design features

Thu, May 29, 2025 14:00
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“All of the options were there, but not on the same bike”: Carbon Wasp’s founder talks UK manufacturing, the rise of the gearbox, and building mountain bikes for British riders

We chat with Carbon Wasp's Adrian Smith about how the brand came to be, and the future of gearboxes

Wed, May 28, 2025 14:00
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“That’s when it really hit us, the track wasn’t just about biking or sport. It became a safety net”: Claudio Calouri talks Pump for Peace

We chat with former Swiss downhill pro Claudio Caluori to learn more about the Pump for Peace initiative, plus plenty more

Mon, May 26, 2025 09:00
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In a world of carbon fibre everything, is Canyon’s Spectral AL all the bike you really need? Plus more cool stuff from Orbea, Muc-Off, Funn + Leatt

A simple alloy mountain bike, e-gravel goodness and an electronic inflator as well as this week's best stories.

Sat, May 24, 2025 13:00
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Is ‘downduro’ the future of mountain bikes? How Tahnee Seagrave’s race-winning Orbea Rallon was made

As Orbea’s unique new Rallon downhill (but also enduro) beast has finally been unveiled, we managed to get an exclusive insight into its creation and backstory

Sat, May 24, 2025 09:00
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Ignore the naysayers, gravel suspension WILL make you faster! Here’s why I think it should be standard on all gravel bikes

Gravel riders seek compliance, but why not suspension? Here's why I think suspension is the way forwards for gravel, and not just for elite riders

Fri, May 23, 2025 12:00
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Which RockShox fork is right for you in 2025? Your ultimate guide to all the models, details and specs

What to upgrade your rig with a fork from arguably the biggest player on the market? Get to know the current RockShox range and decide which flavour is best for you

Wed, May 21, 2025 13:53
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Is Canyon working on an all new gravel fork? Getting up close and personal with Freddy Ovett’s mysterious DT Swiss-equipped Canyon Grail

We take a closer look at Freddy Ovett's suspension-forked 2025 Gralloch race bike

Tue, May 20, 2025 11:00
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Is Mason’s new Macro the most versatile hardtail ever? Plus OneUp Components’ wavey pedals and new gear from Hunt, Fox + TRP

This week's Five Cool Things round-up features a super customisable new rig from Mason, plus we're rounding up all the best stories of the week

Fri, May 16, 2025 13:59
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“As an industry we now need to fight back”: MTB visionary Mike Sanderson talks bike industry woes, new projects and why the passion is still there after 20 years

We speak with the man behind the Calibre Bossnut, Whyte's E-Lyte Evo and more.

Fri, May 16, 2025 09:12
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Will this year’s downhill world champion be belt-driven? Whoop UCI Downhill World Series 2025 preview

The 2025 UCI Downhill World Series kicks off this coming weekend – will the belted purse be won?

Thu, May 15, 2025 09:00
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Gravel racing is starting to split in different directions — is that for better or worse?

As the dust settles on the recent Traka races in Spain and Scotland limbers up for Britain’s biggest gravel event, we take a look at the split directions of gravel racing

Mon, May 12, 2025 09:00
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Bicycle component materials explained: Carbon fibre vs alloy

A deep dive into these two popular component materials and the specific benefits they offer.

Sun, May 11, 2025 09:00
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5 best upgrades for your new mountain or gravel bike

Just bought a new bike? Here's the first five things you should upgrade.

Fri, May 09, 2025 14:00
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The pros and cons of tubeless tyres

Tubeless is the future but it's still not a perfect system. In this article, we address all your tubeless questions.

Fri, May 09, 2025 08:45
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Five reasons why you need the Muc-Off Mobile Pressure Washer

There’s no excuse to ride with a dirty bike anymore; Muc-Off’s Mobile Pressure Washer is here to change the way you think about bicycle cleaning.

Thu, May 08, 2025 11:56
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Why your first upgrade needs to be carbon wheels

The cost of living crisis shouldn't curtail your dreams of a carbon wheel upgrade; Ere Research has you covered.

Thu, May 08, 2025 09:00
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2025 Shanghai Bike Show: all the bikes and shiny-new tech

Affordable mountain bikes, DJI-equipped e-MTBs and tonnes of fresh tech.

Wed, May 07, 2025 14:11
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Mechanical vs wireless actuation – which is best for you?

Spanning drivetrains, droppers and suspension, is wireless worth the investment? We weigh up the pros and cons.

Wed, May 07, 2025 08:00
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Mountain and gravel bike upgrades for less than £50

Seven budget friendly upgrades for your mountain or gravel bike.

Tue, May 06, 2025 14:40
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Welcome to Upgrade Week – tips and tricks from our expert tech team

A do-it-yourself digital workshop covering all the tips and tricks to affordably upgrade your pride and joy.

Mon, May 05, 2025 08:00
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Tubeless tyres vs TPU inner tubes – which is best for you?

We dive into the pros and cons of TPU inner tubes, and tubeless tyres.

Mon, May 05, 2025 07:55
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Trickstuff’s titanium brakes, Rondo’s e-gravel bikeand the world’s smallest Topeak shock pump

This week's Five Cool Things from e-gravel to high-end brakes.

Fri, May 02, 2025 08:43
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Bespoked 2025: best bikes from the show

We travelled to Manchester to check out some of the world's best handmade mountain and gravel bikes.

Mon, Apr 28, 2025 08:00
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The YT Industries Decoy SN 29, Ion’s new torso protection, SQlab’s latest saddle and more

More e-MTB goodness in this week's Five Cool Things.

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 12:00
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Bike check: Stefan Sahm’s Cape Epic 2025 Bulls Vuca Evo AM

A closer look at the Pinion belt-driven Bulls Vuca Evo AM media bike responsible for bringing race coverage to viewers of the Cape Epic.

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 08:30
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How the 2025 Cape Epic was won – Nino Schurter reveals all

In an exclusive interview, Nino Schurter tells us all about his winning approach to the Cape Epic.

Wed, Apr 16, 2025 09:00
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