The Albion All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket is an exceptional waterproof jacket with thoughtful design features, including a trio of simple yet highly effective zips. The Pertex fabric offers excellent weather protection, and the jacket’s cut accommodates a variety of riding styles – flat or drop handlebar included. Best mountain bike jackets 2024 Rab Women’s … Read more
A ride across Europe’s only desert in Spain sounds like a dream trip for most, but with only a 10-minute kip and no support, it quickly becomes a different challenge. Danni Shrosbree and Bradley Shenton decided to take on Badlands. An almost 800km/16,000m self-supported gravel riding race through a scorching-hot desert. The world’s toughest mountain bike and gravel events; from … Read more
In the final Five Cool Things of the year, we dive into Fox’s newest suspension fork, an alloy handlebar built to flex and one of the lightest bottle cages around. Rounding up this week’s curation of cool kit are gloves from Fox and a pair of lights from Moon. Of course, we also round up the … Read more
It’s been a tumultuous week for the bike industry, with legacy brand, GT, announcing its pause and now Rocky Mountain releasing a statement admitting that it’s restructuring its finances to avoid bankruptcy. Despite this, it’s business as usual for the Canadian brand. Gravel racing – what’s next for cycling’s growing discipline MTB enduro racing for beginners … Read more
The Albion Ultralight Insulated Jacket is a minimalist, sub-100g jacket designed to enhance warmth and weather protection during rides. While it isn’t waterproof, it punches well above its weight, providing excellent insulation and offering a small packed size that makes it easy to carry on changeable-weather rides. Castelli Unlimited Puffy Jacket review Gore C5 GWS … Read more
That’s another year done and dusted, and 2024 has been yet another packed year for myself and off.road.cc. With a record-breaking number of reviews being published, picking the very best has been no easy feat but here’s my annual list of the top kit I’ve ridden and reviewed throughout the year, and some that’s made … Read more
Rocking longer spindles, the Crankbrothers Mallet Enduro LS appeals to those who want more foot clearance and a better-supported stance over the bike. Owing to their large platforms, the soft clip-in with masses of float and easy engagement, I’ve struggled to ride with anything else, earning themselves a rightful spot as one of the best clipless MTB … Read more
The GT brand name is significant for experienced middle-aged and veteran mountain bikers. What’s the difference between actual and effective seat tube angle? What is UDH and why does it matter? Stone Circle rising – UK Gravel Festival revived for 2025 After many challenging years of staid product and ambiguous positioning, brand fans have been … Read more
For 2024, the Maxxis High Roller got an incredible overhaul, breaking cover as a completely different tyre to models prior. However, its new guise and intentions hit the mark for most natural riding scenarios. It hooks up in softer conditions while showing impressive versatility. It rolls rather well, too, making for one of the best mountain … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]The great British and indeed the entire global bike industry, has been splashing its way through seven muddy pools of hell in the past few years – and while many see a dry patch on the horizon, others see nothing but a twisty and gloomy ride through yet more muddy hell on their … Read more
