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Gear of the year 2024 – Matt Page’s tech highlights

An aggressive cross-country race bike, a waterproof jacket with a unique opening system and great all-round tyres.

Sat, Dec 28, 2024 10:00
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Gear of the year 2024 – editor Aaron Borrill’s tech highlights

A leftfield mountain bike, aero gravel wheels and a ceramic bike coating.

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 12:00
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The Fox 32 Step Cast, OneUp Components’ alloy handlebar, gloves from Fox, Topeak’s carbon bottle cage and Moon lights

The final Five Cool Things of 2024!

Fri, Dec 20, 2024 11:00
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Gear of the year 2024 – Liam Mercer’s tech highlights

The very best kit that our tech editor has ridden throughout 2024.

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 14:00
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Is the great British bike industry on the up for 2025?

As another year of gloom draws to a close for the British bike Industry, we catch up with Si Paton of the Malverns Classic and Dom Mason of Mason Cycles to hear their stories and takes on the “state of the nation” in terms of the bike industry.

Wed, Dec 18, 2024 10:00
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Gear of the Year – our favourite tech from 2024

Off.road.cc’s selection of the products that stood out in 2024.

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 12:30
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Liam’s 2025 tech predictions

off.road.cc's tech editor gazes into 2025 - here's what he think's we'll see.

Mon, Dec 16, 2024 10:30
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Sidi’s winter boots and the Maxhit BB from Enduro Bearings

Five Cool Things and a look at this week's best stories.

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 12:30
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Liam’s off-road tech predictions for 2024 – was he right?

Or is it time to recalibrate the crystal ball?

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 07:50
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Subtle changes and big differences – how the DMR Deathgrip2 came to be

The story of the Deathgrip and how DMR made a good product even better.

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 08:51
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Fresh kit from 7Mesh, a light from Ravemen, Truflo pumps, a carbon Race Face bar and more pedals from Deity

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

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 13:20
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What’s the difference between actual and effective seat tube angle?

Geometry is synergy but few angles can be as misleading as effective and actual seat tube angles. Let's fix that.

Wed, Dec 04, 2024 08:23
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On and off the record with Nino Schurter

The news that Nino Schurter, the undisputed GOAT of cross-country mountain biking, will race in 2025 was like music to many an ear. We caught up with him to find out what was behind his decision to continue.

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 12:25
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The 2024 ORCC Christmas gift guide!

Our top pick of the best gives that'll please those who have everything.

Mon, Dec 02, 2024 14:30
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Cranks from 5Dev and Hope, Topeak’s digital torque wrench, dungarees from Endura and Vittoria’s Air Liner tyre inserts

This week's Five Cool Things and the best stories.

Fri, Nov 29, 2024 12:45
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Industry Insider – MTB career insights with Si Paton

From racing mountain bikes fast downhill to organising some of Britain’s biggest and best MTB races, meet Si Paton, Race Director of the Malverns Classic.

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 10:00
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On and off the record with Kevin Vermaak – Cape Epic founder

With the new South African Gravel Burn stage race opening for entries next week, we speak with its creator, who also founded the Cape Epic – meet Kevin Vermaak.

Wed, Nov 27, 2024 09:39
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From Africa to the world: the rise of cycling apparel brand, Ciovita

How Ciovita, a small South African company, plans to grow its cycling apparel footprint in Europe and beyond.

Mon, Nov 25, 2024 13:20
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The Mondraker Arid, Whyte E-Lyte Evo, kids MTB components and everything you need to know about UDH

Tech of the week is back!

Sat, Nov 23, 2024 10:00
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The DMR Deathgrip2, Whyte’s E-Lyte Evo, Silt’s Enduro wheels and top coffee table books

We take a look at the best coffee table literature as well as this week's hottest products.

Fri, Nov 22, 2024 13:00
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What is UDH and why does it matter?

How the UDH cured the MTB and gravel-hanger hangover.

Thu, Nov 21, 2024 12:30
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Clever component upgrades for kids bikes

Kids are much more trend and fashion-aware than they're given credit for. Parents know that kids love personalisation, especially regarding their bikes.

Wed, Nov 20, 2024 11:38
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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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