The off.road.cc website has been buzzing with the news of the Maxxis High Roller tyre and Trek entering the lightweight enduro e-MTB race with its new Slash+. Guava Bikes also announced its arrival in the UK market and YT Industries unveiled its latest Dirtlove jump bike. In other off-road news, Boardman unveiled two new gravel bikes: an updated ADV … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]Like many involved within the off-road side of the cycling industry, Andi Sykes has held a near-lifelong passion for riding bikes, particularly those with flat bars and flared tyres. Mountain bike icons – the Greg Minnaar story Industry Insider: MTB career Insights with James Lawrence Bike check: Fabien Barel’s Canyon Strive:ON CFR … Read more
Friday may have come around quickly this week but we’ve still got Five Cool Things to show you before they go off to our testers for an in-depth review. This week, we’ll look at a new Maxxis mountain bike tyre, DJI’s action camera and Trek’s brand-new Top Fuel Gen 4. Furthermore, we’ll take a look at something … Read more
With a deep understanding of the potential that pioneering all-terrain bikes were having in Marin County during the 1970s, Sinyard realised that mountain biking would be transformative. And it would require application-specific components. Hence, Specialised was born. Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 15 first-ride review Bike check: Alex Dowsett’s Specialized Diverge Expert Bike check: Chris Blevins’ and … Read more
Evolved from its Slash Gen 6, the Trek Slash+ features a TQ HPR50 mid-drive motor and 580wh battery pack. Rated at 50Nm, this mid-drive motor generates 250w of continuous pedal assistance, which peaks at 300w when required. The bike also runs TQ’s new and largest 580Wh battery. Scott Lumen eRide 900 e-MTB review E-MTB geometry … Read more
Cross-country is an incredibly forward-thinking genre of cycling as bikes are built with all kinds of suspension platforms in the name of gains. One thing that’s dominating elite-level XC circuits is RockShox Flight Attendant. However, some bikes have been unable to take advantage of RockShox’s technology, like the Scott Spark that only recently got its own … Read more
The Fara Modular Cockpit has a distinctive design that retains some advantages of a traditional two-piece system while offering a secure and clean method for attaching accessories. The handlebar features 10mm of reach adjustment, providing some flexibility in fit. I found the shape very comfortable, although the setup comes at a premium. 2021 Spank Flare … Read more
The Shimano GE7 is an affordable option in the brand’s recent gravity-focussed shoe range. Although it’s at the mid-to-high-end on the shoe scale, it’s a solid option for those looking for an exceptional gravity-focussed clipless shoe. It works best with large platform pedals, but this limits its appeal somewhat among the best mountain bike shoes. Best mountain bike … Read more
It’s been a couple of years since we’ve heard anything from Boardman but the expanded ADV and all-new TRVL range, represent awesome value for money as wireless drivetrain-equipped builds and suspension-forked models can be picked up for less than £2,000. Wait… How much is the new SRAM T-Type kit? 5 best upgrades for your new mountain … Read more
The Dirt Love is the bike that put YT Industries on the map owing to its durability and accessible price. Sixteen years later, the brand has unveiled the latest update to its big air-loving hardtail, ushering in a new hydroformed alloy frame with updated dropouts to boost strength without adding bulk. How to tweak your mountain … Read more
