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Is this crazy custom mish-mash creation the future of gravel? Dangerholm works his magic on Scott’s Scale RC

Dangerholm's been at it again! This time he's taken Scott's rigid MTB platform and transformed it into an aero gravel machine

‘Mega Mullet’ is officially a thing as Starling launches new 29/32-inch wheeled Big Bird… but brand remains unconvinced by growing big wheel trend

The British steel specialist has jumped on the big wheel bandwagon with its latest creation... but surprisingly, its founder doesn't sound entirely on board with what 32" could bring to riders and the bike industry as a whole

Light or rowdy? Boyd’s new Jocassee and Reiver gravel wheels cover both ends of the spectrum

Boyd introduced two new wheelsets primed to please all kinds of gravel riders

Nobl simplifies MTB wheel choice with Signature 36 and 38 wheelsets

Fresh hoops from Nobl prioritise torsional flex and boosts strength with reinforced rim lips

Specialized delivers Levo 4 power boost with free OTA update

18-22% performance increase plus new features delivered to e-MTB via app

Renthal clips into the clipless pedal market with new Revo-DHC and Revo-TRC pedals for gravel, trail, enduro and downhill

The Revo-DHC might be the largest and most adjustable pedal we've ever seen but it weighs 622g

Merida has built the Bosch-equipped ETMO to get more people out on bikes and prices start at £3,650

Merida is bucking recent pricing trends thanks to efficient manufacturing techniques

Deviate Cycles is back: Scottish high-pivot mountain bike specialist returns after liquidation woes, but removes e-MTBs from its line-up (for now)

After closing before the new year, Deviate reopens its global online shop but pauses the sale of its new e-MTB

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“It’s a proportion thing”: Genesis unveils prototype 32″ gravel bike alongside two other unreleased gravel and allroad models

British steel specialist Genesis has been very busy, wowing the IceBike show with a triple-whammy of prototypes including what looks like a brand new Vagabond with 32" wheels - but its chief engineer has warned against riders of all sizes jumping on the 32" bandwagon

OneUp Components joins forces with Jackson Goldstone to unveil signature grips

OneUp and Goldstone have gone Deathgrip, producing a set of grips designed for the pinnacle of downhill racing

The ‘world’s first’ adjustable seat tube: Pivot’s new Shuttle LT electric mountain bike pushes the boundaries with built-in seat tube adjustment and floating battery

The 96 possible configurations thanks to the all new 'Slacky McSteepTube' makes the new Shuttle LT super adjustable

Orange serves up a triple tango delight with updated steel hardtails

Orange updates its popular P7 hardtail range with a new mixed wheel option, plus geometry updates to 27.5 and 29er versions.

Wyn Masters signs with Pembree for 2026

Kiwi shredder and UK componentry brand join forces for 2026, and maybe more

Fresh investment secures Alpkit’s future days after retailer behind popular Sonder bike brand entered administration

Alpkit confirms all staff will keep their jobs, with the UK outdoor sports retailer reflecting on its challenges in a statement shared with off.road.cc

Orbea’s new 40Nm Rallon RS may well be the future of e-mountain bikes… but it’ll cost you at least £9,500 to buy in

Orbea's new e-MTB gets a motor that works with its suspension for improved downhill performance

Amflow slashes the price of its Avinox-powered PL Carbon Pro e-MTB to £7,699

The brand also includes a free Amflow Front Light with every purchase

Atherton launches pre-sale of new S.170E electric mountain bike, with an Avinox drive unit, top secret battery, and prices starting from £7k

After we heard that it was coming late last year, Atherton's first e-bike has finally emerged. Almost...

Life Time’s drop bar ban was made in the interest of fairness, claims Payson McElveen

Elite rider Payson McElveen steps in to shed more light on Life Time's controversial drop bar ban

Built for aerodynamics and high volume tyres, Nobl’s FAR series wheels are set to be its lightest yet, starting at 1135g

Two new wheelsets aim to hit weight and strength goals while providing support for wide tyres

“Real tangible advantages”: Schwalbe reckons 32in tyres offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering

Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tyres and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tyre range

Rimpact slashes the price of its popular Chain Damper, making it more accessible

Alongside the price drop, which brings the RRP down to a more palatable £189.99, the Chain Damper will now ship with two spring rates to help riders fine-tune their damping

Nukeproof’s new budget friendly hardtail, the Tracker, is built for simplicity and adventure

The Tracker range starts at £539 and tops out at £999

Mondraker’s Crafty Gulf is another MTB and motorsport mash-up… and it’ll cost you £15,000

Mondraker's Crafty gets the Gulf treatment... and boy, does it look good! If you can afford it

Canyon’s Spectral:ON and Torque:ON e-MTBs make a return after battery recall woes

Claiming to be equipped with the 'first' complete aluminium batteries, Canyon's trail and gravity e-MTBs are back on the market

The Scree is Mondraker’s first ever trail-focussed e-MTB

29in wheeled, bosch-equipped, 130mm travelled e-MTB is built for e-bike newcomers and trail fanatics

Atherton is launching its first electric mountain bike in 2026: what can we expect?

Video reveals the design philosophy behind the family brand’s first e-bike—plus its rough and ready testing ground

Louis Ferguson, Joe Breeden and more sign to Nukeproof as the brand announces its return to racing

After the brands revival, Nukeproof has come out swinging with impressive rider roster

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Old-school MTBs are being given a new lease of life… as gravel bikes

Turning unused, retro mountain bikes into gravel bikes is more than a hobby for some

Shimano GRX gets more affordable with new RX717 gravel drivetrain

Shimano has been hot on wireless tech throughout 2025 and now its gravel-focused drivetrain comes available with a new, more affordable option

Join us at the inaugural Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo as part of the Adventure Travel Show in London!

London's Adventure Travel Show brings a Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo for the first time, and we'll be there!

Knolly’s updated Cache Titanium gravel bike “blends the soul of adventure with the precision of high-performance engineering”

New titanium gravel bike aims to combine strength, comfort and ride feel with a mountain biker's gravel dream

YT unveils first new bike since being rebought by original founder following administration woes

YT's latest Tues downhill bike brings the brand back to its affordable performance roots

Filled with polycarbonate bearings, Canyon’s Deflectr MTB helmet scores a five-star safety rating

Canyon debuts its first mountain bike helmet featuring an interesting Release Layer System design

“Nowadays, we all take for granted that bikes are really good. But that was not always the case”: DMR’s Down For Life film is a journey through 30 years of the brand’s heavy influence on MTB

Get the kettle on and get comfy for a journey through 30 years of DMR and the history of British mountain biking

Cinelli’s new HoBootleg Geo is a modern expedition rider’s dream

Steel-framed, mountain bike-inspired geometry, and a gazillion mounting points. Is the new HoBootleg Geo a bikepacker's dream?

CLOSED WIN! A Merida Big.Trail 300 (size medium) with upgrades from HUNT, Kenda, Funn and Elite worth over £1,900 in our huge Christmas giveaway!

A bike is the ultimate Christmas present, right? So we've built one up for a lucky reader to win!

Ducati has its sights set on cycling dominance as it partners with Diamant for all new 2026 range

Legendary motorcycle brand collaborates with Diamant to introduce a new e-MTB, road and gravel bike range

The best mountain and gravel bike Black Friday deals: 50% off Hunt’s 4 Season Gravel wheelset, 40% off Endura winter jackets, huge 66% saving on Crankbrothers Stamp pedals + more

Whether you're after a Christmas present or want to treat yourself to an upgrade, Black Friday is here and there are plenty of savings to be had

Giant’s new dirt jump-specific STP looks to be a great bike to start and continue honing your DJ skills on

New dirt jump bike comes in sizes to suit kids through to adults

Cult Andorran steel enduro bike specialist Production Privée relaunches in the UK with help from MTB legend Nigel Page

If you’re a fan of 'steel is real' MTB culture, there’s a strong chance you’ve heard of the small Andorran brand Production Privée. If you haven’t, here’s a quick history lesson and all you need to know about its relaunch in the UK

Is Ritchey’s new bike “near indestructible”? Carbon and steel Septimer Break-Away the culmination of 40 years of bike building experience, brand says

'The one bike you'll ever need to comfortably travel the world'

Vittoria launches four new MTB tyres for XC and gravity riding

The new tyres are e-bike ready and cover extreme conditions, from hardpack to mud

Built for school runs and singletrack! Bombtrack announces the Beyond+ Midtail, and it’s one of the coolest-looking do-it-all bikes we’ve seen this year

What has 840 mm-wide bars, extra-long chainstays, and a slender steel frame? No, it’s not the latest hardcore hardtail built for winter ruts, but one of the most unique bikes we've seen for a good while

Starling Cycles moves manufacturing away from the UK in a bid to cut lead times

But fret not! It's not nearly as bad as it sounds

Claiming a “revolutionary” design, Lazer equips its latest Impala helmet with DualCore and Recco tech

Lazer reckons its new helmet is a "groundbreaking advancement" in safety and performance

“Back to the roots”: YT Industries founder completes repurchase of troubled bike brand, promising to fulfil all delayed orders and build back trust

"Uncompromising bikes, fair prices, and genuine passion for the sport", insists Markus Flossmann, who says his "leaner, more efficient" team is focusing on what made the brand a household name in the first place

After a few years’ hiatus, Nukeproof blasts back onto the market with an updated Reactor

With alloy and carbon models, Nukeproof's new Reactor do-it-all trail bike starts at £4,000

Do gravel bikes have enough suspension yet? Moots doesn’t think so, as all new Scrambler gets huge 100mm suspension fork

Dripping with top-end components and featuring 100mm of front-end squish, Moots' new gravel rig comes with a lofty £9,850 price tag

Atherton’s A.150M goes mullet for more agility and more clearance

Atherton doesn't want to replace 29in, but it aims to expand its offering to a wider audience

“The best stiffness-to-weight ratio on the market”: new world championship-winning Giant Anthem XC bike finally gets official unveiling

The bike Alan Hatherly piloted to the 2025 XCO world title introduces the 'Low-Latency Speed Concept', which is all about making the most out of a rider's input according to Giant