For riders who want to push the trail bike limits, without suffering on the climbs or carrying too much weight on those all-day adventure rides, the latest version of Izzo Core is ideal. YT Industries Decoy SN gets lightweight enduro e-MTB flavour thanks to Fazua Ride 60 motor YT Industries Jeffsy MK3 Core 5 first … Read more
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Partnering with FMD Racing, the new team will ride Orbea downhill and freeride bikes – while providing a feedback loop and input for future frame development. The new team has a big name and possibly even bigger ideas: Orbea FMD Racing – The Gravity Cooperative. Downhill mountain biking – everything you need to know Freeride … Read more
Appearances can be deceiving, and that’s certainly true of the Schwalbe G-One Overland. At first glance, its large volume and closely packed tread pattern might suggest a firm, sluggish touring tyre. While it could indeed serve as a touring tyre for some, it is anything but slow, offering far more grip than you might anticipate. With … Read more
Throughout its multi-year tenure on the UK’s enduro race scene, the EX Enduro has achieved royalty-like status. Now considered a bucket-list event for mountain bikers from far and wide, the Merida EX Enduro is back for 2025 and evolving. Enduro mountain biking – everything you need to know MTB enduro racing for beginners – how to … Read more
POC’s Thermal Jacket is a close-fitting softshell with a waterproof and breathable membrane, making it capable of handling severe winter conditions. Having been very impressed with POC’s other off-road gear, I was itching to get out in the elements to try this out. Best mountain bike jackets 2024 – Top weatherproof options for men and … Read more
Dedicated gravel racers and mountain biking pros who occasionally flirt with the drop-bar discipline have a six-figure incentive to be in South Africa during late October. The goodness of winter gravel riding Gravel racing – what’s next for cycling’s fastest growing discipline? Gravel bike racing – everything you need to know Gravel Burn organisers has … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]On the face of it, cycling on the whole has come a long way in terms of globalisation in recent years – or at least it seems that way if you happen to follow pro/international dropped bar racing. Mountain bike racing 2024 – a year in review Gravel racing – what’s next … Read more
The RockShox SID SL Ultimate is the lightest and most race-focused suspension fork in the company’s range. It is tailored for cross-country purists and features a lightweight build, 32mm stanchions, and a three-position lockout. While its low weight is impressive, this comes at the cost of stiffness, and it notably struggles in mid-travel performance. That … Read more
It’s that time of year when we reflect, take stock, and gear up for another one. I’ve experienced significant change in my personal life over the last 12 months, but bikes have always been the constant – bikes are the best!I’ve moved from my travelling and van-based life back to bricks and mortar, and while the looming mortgage has … Read more
The DT Swiss GRC 1100 Dicut wheelset is a prime example of how gravel cycling is evolving, with design and performance characteristics that wouldn’t be out of place on a high-end road bike. With its 50mm deep rims, this wheelset aims to deliver more than just aerodynamics – what DT Swiss calls “Aero+.” The uniquely shaped … Read more
