Last year, drivetrain giant SRAM took Ochain under its wing, and now, it’s brought some key updates to the anti-pedal kickback spider to improve its sealing and longevity. But, as you might expect, it’s only compatible with SRAM-type chainring mounts and Bosch systems.Built to allow for “controlled backward rotation of the chainring under load”, Ochain … Read more
With fat tyres and aero designs becoming commonplace in gravel, it’s clear that the boundaries of the genre are being pushed. Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset is one of those products that aim to boost performance, with an aero design, a wide profile for fat-tyre support, and string spokes, if that’s your flavour.It’s no secret … Read more
If you’re a motorsport fan, the chances that you haven’t heard of Brembo before are very unlikely. The Italian manufacturer is synonymous with top-tier racing on two and four wheels, and you’ll likely find its signature red calipers sitting behind the alloy wheels of hot hatches to one-of-a-kind hypercars.And now, those bright red calipers are … Read more
The Cast Antagonist DualWall is another tyre in the brand’s lineup that leverages the technological might of the well-known brand, Pirelli. Utilising many of the same features but with its own tread pattern, it’s a surprisingly fast rolling, predictable and rather light bit of rubber. However, it’s not quite the all-rounder of its Protagonist range … Read more
The Rapha Trail Finale Gloves are thin but tough, and they offer great feel and protection. The AX-suede palm offers excellent grip in all conditions, the build quality is excellent, and even with the tough construction they create zero restriction. They’re not cheap though, and the back of the hand sacrifices some breathability in the … Read more
Sea Otter is usually a good place to spot a few trends early, but this year it felt like the industry skipped the “dip a toe in” phase and just went full send. Unsurprisingly, 32in wheels were absolutely everywhere. I’ll admit I tried to avoid them at first, mostly because much of what was on … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageThe past couple of weeks have been huge for cycling news with brands unveiling Avinox-equipped machines, and heaps of new kit for all kinds of riding. In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re going to take a look at Merida’s friendly-on-the-wallet e-MTB, Rimpact’s … Read more
Shattering of electric dreams, short-circuiting a lost cause, or refusing to get behind a different kind of bike racing and the industry that fuels it? A couple of days ago, the UCI flipped the switch – but didn’t fully rip out the fuse – on the World E-Bike Series (WES). The series has been around since … Read more
Steel frame stalwart Cotic has brought fresh updates to its Jeht mountain bike, but with a bit of a twist. With the brand’s founder, Cy Turner, liking the Rocket e-mountain bike so much, the Jeht now features a suspension platform that’s been inspired by that very e-bike. Let’s dive into the details.The Jeht sits in … Read more
The XTR Di2 M9200 series drivetrain sees truly wireless shifting for the first time from Shimano. Whilst the cranks and the Hyperglide+ shifting are familiar, the shifter really stands out as a very intuitive and comfortable thing to use. The Hyperglide+ shifting is fast and precise even under load, but still has that classic mechanical … Read more
