It’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen Rocky Mountain on UK shores, but as of 2026, the brand is back. Not only is Rocky bringing its established bikes to the UK market, but it has an all-new e-mountain bike to ogle, the new Altitude Powerplay 3, and there are some cool things going on … Read more
With the trails drying up, you may have made your first dip of the toe into mountain biking or gravel riding and have caught the bug. Though the sport is rammed full of tech and brands trying to persuade you that you need the latest and greatest thing to have the best time on your … Read more
It has been a busy past week here in Shanghai, and as always, the China Cycle Expo has really come through with 18 packed halls of amazing bike and bike tech from Chinese brands new and old. Let’s just jump right into what I saw!Velduro VandalBack in 2025, we met Velduro for the first time … Read more
The USE Escape GR 24 Max Carbon Bars will suit a broad range of riders. It combines a natural, road-like position at the brake hoods with a flared, stable spread in the drops that’s great for control. This Max version has extra carbon reinforcement so you can fit aero extensions too – the lighter SL … Read more
In this week’s fresh batch of Five Cool Things, we’re going to check out POC’s Cularis Pure, DMR’s newest crankset, new goggles from Rudy Project, as well as Wolf Tooth Components’ latest entry into its clipless pedal range. As always, we’ll highlight the top stories of the week.Right off of the back of last weekend’s … Read more
The off-camber, bloody, and muddy battle of Yongpyong – ahh, love it or hate it, that double-edged oriental flip of a long weekend’s racing in the mountains of South Korea was one for the ages. Plus, it was a hugely important forward step for the future, the soul, and the culture of the sport.If by … Read more
The Standert Kieswerk is a versatile gravel machine that sports multiple mounting points and impressive tyre clearance, plus its clean-looking aluminium frame has a bit of a retro vibe running through it. Sadly, it doesn’t ride as well as it looks, with its firm ride being bettered by other machines.Standert Kieswerk SRAM Apex AXS XPLR … Read more
Cutting your handlebar for any reason is a really straightforward process, but once you start, there’s no going back, and a few things can go wrong, costing you your nice and likely expensive handlebar. But fret not; I’ve got a few tips to help you get the job done as simply and as quickly as … Read more
The Vittoria Terreno Pro T50 Mixed Gravel Race combines impressive speed with enough grip for most conditions – in fact, it has left me questioning why you would opt for anything with less tread. The high weight is an issue, however, and they’re really not cheap.Vittoria Terreno Pro T50 Mixed Gravel Race – Technical DetailsWithin … Read more
