In 2023, Forest of Dean local, Charlie Hatton, slammed through an incredibly impressive run at a very wet Fort William, which earned him the rightful title of the UCI World Champion. He did it aboard Atherton’s A.200.1, and when visiting the brand’s HQ to ride the S.170E e-MTB, I got a few minutes with Continental … Read more
The Berm Cycle Roam Riser bar is phenomenally comfortable to ride with excellent vibration damping – titanium isn’t just just a premium idea, it’s a seriously good material for handlebars. While there’s only one size/shape available and it’s not exactly cheap, the Roam actually is cheap for titanium, and it’s competitive against carbon bars too.Berm … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageOnce again, we’ve got a fresh batch of Five Cool Things to show off, including Rudy Projects’ latest entry into the world of MTB, Roval’s super light gravel wheelset, and fresh grips from SDG. That’s not all, as we’ve got riding shades from … Read more
The past couple of years have seen some sizeable steps forward in cycling technology, across all genres. But with nearly everything coming to the market; 32in wheels, powerful e-bike motors, electronic shifting, gravel suspension and more, it all seems to be met with a mixed-to-negative reception. Why is that, and does it really matter?The cycling … Read more
Upon the release of the new Avinox M2 and M2S motors, we were just waiting for one of the other key motor competitors to amp up the e-MTB power race. The first brand to step up to the plate is Bosch as it rolls out a new Performance upgrade 2.0 that boosts the power of … Read more
This weekend, the 2026 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike Series (better known to most as the World Cup) kicks off in the mountains of South Korea. It’s no secret that the very nature of the series has evolved over the years; it’s got steeper, faster, closer, harder fought, and more dramatic. With this, we’ve also seen … Read more
Upon the release of the Specialized Epic 9, which boasts a very impressive 8.5kg overall weight, Canyon has thrown its hat into the ring with the new Lux. It’s not as svelte as Spesh’s entry, but it’s another that weighs less than 10kg. Are we just at the beginning of a new era of super … Read more
There was barely a dry eye in the crowd at the finish of last year’s closing European round of the Whoop UCI World XCO Series in Lenzerheide. Those tears of mixed emotions were all for the greatest cross-country mountain biker of all time, Nino Schurter, who said goodbye to cross-country racing – or at least, … Read more
This new Open U.P. 2.0 is described as a light, nimble gravel speed machine – and it definitely doesn’t disappoint. Its low mass, stiffness and slippery aero characteristics make it a hugely responsive frameset that’s fun to ride and hugely rewarding for those who put performance above all else.Open U.P. 2.0 – Technical detailsTen years … Read more
With its somewhat unique silhouette, Specialized’s Epic 8 quickly became one of the most recognisable bikes on the XC circuit. Today, the brand has unveiled the ninth iteration of its racy cross-country bike. It’s claimed to be the fastest, most capable and lightest full suspension cross-country bike ever. Let’s take a deeper look at those … Read more
