With its Range dropper post, PNW Components set out to create an affordable dropper that lives up to modern standards. As such, it provides plenty of travel at a price that’s incredibly tough to ignore. In fact, there’s little to grumble about apart from its weight, but even then, its reliability places it among the best dropper posts … Read more
The Stone Circle gravel festival has been rescued – by former employees. Recognised as one of the must-do UK off-road cycling event weekends, there was great disappointment in August when The Stone Circle was cancelled – indefinitely. Gravel racing – what’s next for cycling’s fastest growing discipline? Gravel bike racing – everything you need to … Read more
The USE Components VYBE suspension stem offers 20mm of travel via elastomers. The ability to adjust the rebound and compression damping sets it apart from the competition. It’s also lighter and more affordable than its rivals but does that make it the superior option? Best mountain bike stems 2024 2021 Redshift ShockStop PRO stem review USE Vyce 31.8mm stem … Read more
[Sponsored by Funn]Instead of sustaining the expensive investment of trading into a new kids’ bike each season, you can invigorate their riding enthusiasm with a much cheaper but equally effective spend: component upgrades. Whether you’re a UCI World Cup racer or an 11-year-old passionate about riding, small component changes make a big difference. In terms of … Read more
The Voodoo Canzo Pro is a 140mm trail bike and is a solid offering to the entry-level of the trail bike market. Aside from a slightly slack seat angle, the geometry is right on the money, providing a lively and nimble ride. Although the dropper is a little short, there’s plenty of room for upgrades … Read more
Last year, Mondraker unveiled the Dusty and, in a bold move, it was the brand’s first e-gravel bike – and only gravel bike, for that matter. Today, Mondraker has expanded its gravel offering with the new Arid, which focuses on compliance and efficiency while benefitting from five sizes and frame storage. Mondraker Sly e-MTB gets Bosch SX … Read more
With the extra weight of a motor and battery, weight distribution plays a significant role in how an e-MTB handles. Whyte has been experimenting with the drive system layout for a while and now says its latest e-mountain bike, the E-Lyte EVO, carries the lowest centre of gravity of any e-bike. E-MTB geometry explained: how weight and geometry … Read more
With its full-power motor and relatively small battery, Whyte’s E-Lyte Evo might come across as a little confusing, but there’s a real method behind the madness. The brand has created one of the best handling e-MTBs I’ve ridden – in a package posing zero compromises. It’s familiar, instinctive, versatile, willing to be pushed and rather pretty. Best e-MTBs … Read more
Pirelli’s Scorpion Race range of tyres welcomes burlier casings and tackier rubber compounds to excel when ridden at full gas between the tape. The Pirelli Scorpion Race T DualWall is built for traction and it delivers while balancing impressive rolling efficiency and puncture protection. Providing plenty of grip over natural trails, it does get a little … Read more
The WTB Macro tyre marks a significant step forward, breaking new ground for the brand with several notable firsts. From an initially sparse range of cross-country tyres, this latest addition has impressed across the board. Its speed, grip, and responsiveness have quickly elevated it to one of the best mountain bike tyres I’ve ever used, performing exceptionally … Read more
