Canyon has been rapidly expanding its offering away from mountain bikes with the recent Disruptr helmet and Tempr CFR road shoes. Now, the brand has stepped into the world of off-road cycling footwear with the Scampr, a shoe designed for all things knobbly tyred. Best gravel bike shoes 2024 Best mountain bike shoes 2024 – … Read more
[Photography by Mike Fox]Former World Four Cross MTB Champion turned line and skills supremo, Katy Curd has a deeply respected place in our sport when it comes to polishing rider skills and priming leading lines. She has also played an often-unseen key role in many a great racer’s careers and performances over recent years – … Read more
The Title L01 grips are great for those who prefer riding with the thinnest grips possible. With a super slim build, these grips don’t slack on the comfort through clever but very subtle contouring with a simple, yet effective texture that provides plenty of traction. However, the L01s aren’t without durability woes which may affect their … Read more
Stemming from Aaron Gwinn’s monumental chainless win at Leogang in 2015, the effects of a chain on suspension performance have always been a huge talking point. Since the Gwinn incident, brands have been conjuring methods of combatting pedal kickback – examples include O-Chain’s chain damping system and the uprise in the popularity of high-pivot mountain bikes. However, Rimpact has … Read more
[Sponsored by Favero Electronics]As with many things in the cycling world, power meters come in all shapes and sizes, and each one delivers in-depth riding metrics in slightly different ways. However, what’s most important is how each power meter is packaged and how it might suit your riding style more than another. Here, we’ll unpack the … Read more
Whether it’s winter training miles, commuting or simply getting your fix on the trails, the best winter cycling gloves play a pivotal role when it comes to keeping your hands warm and functional – after all, your hands are probably the most important touchpoint when it comes to bike control and handling.It is not as simple … Read more
Smith Optics Bobcat sunglasses with the ChromaPop Bronze Mirror lens are super comfortable, stay put and work with various helmets. The ChromaPop lens delivers wonderful colour separation and clarity in bright conditions, making everything seem warm and sunny. Show them dark conditions though and they are a little overwhelmed although swapping to the clear lens is simple and quick. Madison … Read more
Tailfin has taken its time to introduce a handlebar system but has aimed for perfection rather than bringing it to market as fast as possible. The two-piece mount and bag setup comes in various sizes to fit all types of bikes. While the system appears heavy and costly on paper, can its performance justify these … Read more
Last year, the Guildford-based rider set Utah’s red mountainside alight with one of the most spectacular runs of the event. This year, Brendan Fairclough returns with sights set on redemption to better his fourth place, and here’s a close look at this one-off-painted Scott Gambler. Bike check: Nathan Haas’ Colnago G3X Bike check: Connor Swift’s … Read more
Prologo’s Energrip Long Finger gloves are a super close-fitting highly breathable pair of mitts with superb grip and comfort from hundreds of hollow polymers on the inside of the palm. They might not be cheap but the comfort, breathability and shock absorption are superb –especially on long rides. Troy Lee Designs Women’s Ace 2.0 glove review Trickstuff brakes … Read more
