Best MTB flat pedals 2025 – all the best options reviewed

Flat pedals represent the starting point for every ride, regardless of discipline. The best MTB flat pedals offer tonnes of advantages that even the most seasoned of riders will appreciate. But as with everything in the cycling world, all flat pedals aren’t built equally. Thankfully, we’ve done the hard work for you and pretty much tested everything out there to … Read more

Hope Fortus 30 SC Pro 5 wheelset review

At £500 a pair, the Hope Fortus 30 SC Pro 5 wheelset is a competitively priced wheelset that boasts the reliability and boosted engagement speed of the brand’s rather excellent Pro 5 hubs. While it’s a little more expensive and heavier than other budget options they’re durable, easily serviced and there’s a choice of hub colour on offer. They’re … Read more

Schwalbe’s new G-One RX gravel tyre ushers in new technologies and tread

Slated to be a ‘game changer’, Schwalbe’s new G-One RX gravel tyre is designed for mud, introducing the brand’s latest Race Pro carcass, V-Guard technology and Addix Race compound. Here’s everything we know. Best gravel tyres 2024 – fast and grippy rubber for all conditions Types of bike tyres – how to find the best tyre option … Read more

Pidcock remains on Pinarello for off-road season

The brilliant Yorkshire rider has exited his INEOS Grenadiers contract before the end of its term and moved to the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need to know Are cross-country bikes the new quiver killers? Cross-Country racing – where next for the UK? As a generational rider, Pidcock’s bike handling skills … Read more

POC Thermal Lite LS Jersey review

The POC Thermal Lite long-sleeve jersey aims to combine style with performance, crafted from a merino blend fabric that offers decent breathability and claims to control odours. While the fabric performs well, the jersey’s fit is unconventional compared to many others and the pockets are quite small, which limits its practicality. Gore C3 Thermo Jersey review … Read more

Subtle changes and big differences – how the DMR Deathgrip2 came to be

DMR’s Deathgrip is one of few mountain bike products that have reached household name status. Since its release in 2015, it’s been a go-to upgrade on new bike cockpits everywhere and recently, the brand has brought updates to that very grip. We caught up with Chris and Damian from DMR to talk about how the Deathgrip … Read more