All modern bikes come equipped with disc brakes – it’s the new gold standard for safely and effectively stopping your bike. The combination of modulation and level feel provided by the friction generated between the brake pads, disc and hydraulics ensure a more effective and controlled solution to the humble rim brake. That said, for a disc brake … Read more
Your drivetrain is a consumable and eventually, it will need replacing due to excess wear. Depending on your drivetrain, it can get also get pretty spendy very quickly. However, keeping your drivertrain and chain clean will help it last for much longer than you actually think. It’s super easy, too, so there’s no reason why … Read more
Credited for transferring all of the power from your legs to the back wheel, a chain has a very tough life. The chain is constantly under stress – stretching from the torque put through the cranks and the lateral bending and flex as it moves from cog to cog. All of that will either cause the chain to … Read more
Touted as the perfect upgrade for an electric mountain bike, the SDG Bel-Air V3 Max boosts the same formula as the beloved Bel-Air V3 with extra padding and a deeper perennial relief channel. There’s plenty of support on offer in a durable package but wider options would greaten its appeal. Best mountain bike saddles 2024 – the … Read more
Kona’s in-house filmmaker, Joonas Vinnari, may not always be in the spotlight, but behind the camera, he’s a true master of his craft. A former pro athlete turned cinematographer, he brings a unique perspective shaped by years of experience in the industry. Is big travel necessary for UK trails? Trail mountain biking – everything you … Read more
Featuring Orbea’s big travel enduro e-mountain bike, Rimpact’s take on improving downhill ride quality, ENVE’s high-end trail wheelset, a mess-free tubeless sealant installation tool from Stans and Elite’s direct drive FE-C Mag smart trainer, it’s all going down in this week’s Five Cool Things. Of course, we’ll also take a look back at the most exciting … Read more
The Merida eOne-Sixty SL is a lightweight e-mountain bike that uses a 55Nm Bosch motor and 400Wh battery to give a rewarding and lively ride. Thanks to some well-sorted geometry, climbing is an efficient and well-balanced affair, it’s stable at speed and it remains manoeuvrable. However, the low front end does affect performance on steep descents. Best … Read more
The BBB GravelRibbon Gel handlebar tape combines excellent grip and comfort, thanks to its 3.5mm thickness. Its gel backing ensures ease when wrapping or re-wrapping, making it a user friendly choice. Its overall length is on the shorter side, which may limit its suitability for wider handlebars but still one of the best gravel bar tape … Read more
The Northwave Rockit Plus GTX proves to be an excellent cross-country and all-mountain trail shoe with a great balance of stiffness, tough construction, and plenty of grip on/off the bike. The SLW3 ratchet closure system is a nice touch, and the Gore-Tex lining is great for fending off the wet however the low-cut design means … Read more
Riding on mountain bike trails causes wear and erosion, there’s no two ways about it. Whether you’re riding man-made and well-groomed trails or natural tracks cut by nothing but a bike’s tyres, they all experience wear and tear as they’re ridden by rider after rider. This can be minimised, however, through careful choices and plenty … Read more
