Built for ‘anything you throw at ‘em’, WTB’s Wavelength grips are incredibly tough to fault. They’re simple with a clever texture design that damps low-level vibration while rustling up plenty of traction and all-day comfort. However, the soft rubber does raise some durability concerns and I didn’t expect the price to be quite high. MTB cockpit … Read more
Ergon’s BT Gravel bar tape with its 3.5mm thickness is comfortable and easy to install, thanks to the good level of stretch. Designed to perform well in all weather conditions, the material and texture provide reliable traction. However, the adhesive provides minimal adjustment, which could be an expensive drawback given the cheaper options among the best gravel bar tape. … Read more
Daryl Brown is a rider who needs no introduction. His Crankworx Speed and Style wins as well as numerous FISE Slopestyle crowns have cemented him on the freeride scene and he’s also a regular on the DarkFest roster. In this video, Daryl heads to a freshly felled Revolution Bike Park in Wales to celebrate summer riding and tick … Read more
With Femme Tech taking the well-deserved limelight last week, we’ve got two week’s worth of tech to get through, and what a fortnight it’s been. SRAM has been busy unveiling its new gravel-specific groupset, Red XPLR AXS, we highlight the best tech of Ard Rock 2024 and we even dived into the deep world of … Read more
SDG’s Tellis dropper post is one that’s gained a reputation for being super reliable. After six years the brand has brought updates to the dropper and while most of them are internal, the Tellis V2 continues to carry its notoriety for longevity while hosting more travel and greater smoothness. The new head design, however, throws an interesting … Read more
Another week and another five cool things have come into the office. Ahead of rigorous testing, we’re going to show off Fox’s Purevue goggles, Hope’s Fortus Single Wall wheelset, and Camelbak’s new bikepacking range. But that’s not all as also making it into the top selection of the coolest test kit is Trek’s updated helmet … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]Hoops, hopes, and wheels? It well may sound like a strange combination, that being when Canyon announced a short while back that as part of its “Find Your Freedom” initiative (which includes some of their top sponsored athletes, such as Fabio Wibmer and Matthieu van der Poel) that a certain NBA basketball star named … Read more
Responding to rider feedback requesting better ventilation and more coverage, Trek has invested in an evolution of its WaveCel technology, integrated with the new Quantum, Rally and Blaze helmets. Best mountain bike helmets 2024 – top-rated head protection for the trail Can you use a road bike helmet for mountain bike and gravel riding? When … Read more
Running alongside the Core lineup, YT Industries’ Uncaged bikes are special edition builds that come with colourways as extravagant as their specifications. As always, the brand has been cooking up something pretty special with the second MK3 Jeffsy Uncaged model that takes inspiration from the founder of YT Industries, Markus Flossmann. What is Q-factor? Mountain biking … Read more
When pro riders and teams started using first-generation power meters, it was inconceivable that weekend warriors would ever have access to the technology. First-generation power meters were wildly expensive and seemingly complex to operate. Extracting data and creating actionable rider analysis required advanced technology knowledge. But power meters are now reasonably commonplace, having befitted from a … Read more
