Now that the Eurobike 2024 dust has settled, it’s time we got back into the swing of things and fresh off the back of Europe’s biggest bike show, we’ve got some new kit to look at. That comes from Schwalbe’s new valves and another cleverly named tyre. We’ve also got Apidura’s new race-focussed backpack, ODI’s D3O-equipped grips and … Read more
The pros have already hopped back into racing, while I am still coughing out the dust from Sunday’s chemins blancs – the infamous white gravel segments incorporated into Stage 9 of 2024 Tour de France. Ahead of the pros rattling and running through the gravel segments, I got transported to Troyes at Shimano’s invitation right after … Read more
A venerable of Trek’s mountain bike line-up, the new Top Fuel adds more travel and geometry adjustment while enhancing the utility of its downtube in-frame storage. Despite being engineered for longer forks and deeper travel shocks, the Gen 4 Top Fuel frame is lighter by 220g, in carbon and aluminium, compared to Gen 3. … Read more
The Maxxis Reaver is a gravel tyre designed for faster riding, featuring slightly more tread on the edge than the brand’s ultra-low-profile Receptor model. It is a light and quick tyre but, with the growing gravel racing market and more brands offering premium fast-rolling tyres, can the Reaver compete with the best gravel tyres? Schwalbe G-One … Read more
Kona went through a rough patch during the first half of 2024 but everyone was able to breathe a sigh of relief with the news of Kona being re-purchased by its original founders. Soon after the acquisition, Kona is back releasing bikes with the new Process 153 and 134 mountain bikes. Here’s everything we know. Cross-country mountain biking: … Read more
An aluminium framed hardtail with a model name that translates to “far” in Basque, the Urrun is designed for mountain bikers who need an all-purpose solution – from trail riding to commuting and all-terrain bike touring. off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s all about trail etiquette Mountain bike size guide – how to … Read more
The latest version of the Lapierre Spicy CF has already taken Lapierre Zipp Collective rider, Isabeau Courdurier, to the top step of the podium but the long-awaited update to the bike has one serious trick up its sleeve – it has a moveable pivot point. This will give riders the option of all-out downhill performance for rowdier … Read more
Hailing from Crieff, Scotland, Charlie Aldridge is a name that has quickly risen through elite-level cross-country mountain biking ranks. Having qualified for the Olympics, we caught up with the 23-year-old Cannondale Factory Racing member to learn what he thinks about lining up against riders such as Tom Pidock and the current state of cross-country racing. Tom … Read more
Through the use of a super lightweight fabric, DHaRCO’s Men’s Race Jersey is not only a mega stylish long-sleeve MTB jersey but it’s also ideal for big, exposed summer days at the bike park. It wicks moisture effectively and the fact the fabric is recycled is another plus. However, you’ll need to shell out for the … Read more
It’s been a minute since we’ve seen a new bike from YT Industries but, like Mondraker and the Dune, the brand has taken a lightweight enduro e-MTB direction with the all-new Decoy SN. Kitted out with big, enduro-type suspension travel and Fazua’s Ride 60 motor, it looks primed to please those searching for 60Nm of assistance … Read more
