The YT Jeffsy Mk3 Core 4 is a capable all-mountain bike which, thanks to its spec, has a bias towards descending but is equally able to climb. While the spec is hard to argue with and the value for money is excellent, it’s worth paying attention to the frame sizing and geometry to get the … Read more
Crankbrothers’ Mallet Trail Lace clip-in shoe is superbly comfortable for trail riding and beyond. Its smart wipe-clean upper trainer looks hide the fact that underneath is a no-nonsense trail shoe complete with a stiff midsole, grippy outsole, long cleat box, and lots of protection. At home, getting filthy in the woods, or hanging out with your mates … Read more
The Deviate Highlander II is a mid-travel trail bike that dons everything you would expect from the brand; its high-pivot, linkage-driven single-pivot suspension layout and the UK friendly features make it simple to live with. The brand’s claims of versatility ring true as it’s forgiving when red-lining through the harshest terrain but it’s friendly and plenty fun when not … Read more
Seattle-based brand, PNW Components is best known for balancing reliability and performance with good pricing. The brand looks set to reach that goal again with its latest Range dropper post and we’re told that it’s the only dropper on the market that offers up to 200mm of travel at the £160 mark. Best dropper posts 2024 How … Read more
Once or twice a year the itch for a point-to-point adventure gets the better of me and I swap my adrenaline-filled mountain bike-based descending for a slower-paced adventure. In the depths of winter with fitness at its lowest, my good friend Rachael and I settled on an ambitious plan – a top-to-bottom navigation of Wales. … Read more
LeBron James is one of the greatest sportspeople of his generation and an astute investor who has never forgotten his roots. The dominant NBA power forward might be a Los Angeles resident. Still, he’s always retained an affinity and involvement with his hometown of Akron, Ohio – where bicycles significantly influenced the young LeBron. Bike check: … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]Summertime in Paris is always a special time but this year it will be just a little extra special, especially for sporting fans. Yes, the 2024 Paris Olympic Games are here, and the star events of the show (for us, at least) will, of course, be the XCO (formerly known as cross-country) … Read more
Despite Eurobike week being the one where loads of brands unveil new bikes and components, bike companies seem to be riding the high with Lapierre, Trek, Orbea, YT Industries and Kona all releasing bikes over the past five days. So here, we’ll take a glance over all of those releases to get you caught up, as … Read more
Every August, a unique event unfolds in the heart of Central Asia. Endurance cyclists, their bikes laden with bags, embark on a two-week journey through the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan. The route, spanning the country’s capital, Bishkek to Cholpon Ata, covers a challenging 1,938 kilometres. What sets this race apart is the absence of prizes, support and the … Read more
New female-specific tech tailored for riders chasing dirt and gravel is being launched on an upward trajectory compared to a decade ago. Some new products go sneakily under the radar and are often mingled into an overpowering men’s collection, and some are labelled as ‘unisex’ or a rising progressive term ‘gender neutral’ with a focus … Read more
