World-class riders, iconic locations and a splash or maybe a big dollop of humour in true Joe Barne’s style are combined in this Scottish enduro star’s most recent ‘best edit to date’, The Rare Folk. This latest film effortlessly reminds us what riding a bike is truly all about. Video: Can Johnny Walker beat Jackson Goldstone’s Red … Read more
As the weeks roll by, 2024 is shaping up to be a huge year for cycling tech and this week reaffirms that sentiment. RockShox introduced heaps of updates to its cross-country, trail and enduro suspension components and Specialized unveiled what looks to be the lightest alloy gravel bike yet. On top of that, there are … Read more
With Specialized, Trek and numerous other brands announcing wild sales, offering nearly 50 per cent off of a range of brand-new gravel and mountain bikes, now is certainly the best time to save a lot of money if you’re in the market for a new rig. On top of that, we’ve caught wind of a … Read more
This week’s Five Cool Things kicks off with something new from RockShox and Norco. We’re also going to check out a carbon-fibre pump from Muc-Off, large-framed photochromic riding specs from Smith Optics and a bottle cage-based tool storage solution from Topeak. But before diving in, let’s look back at the top news stories from the week. How to … Read more
The Vittoria Barzo tyre with the brand’s XC Trail casing is designed for all conditions riding and mixed-terrain and it has been excellent on softer surfaces, too. The XC Trail casing has proved to be strong and durable but does hamper trail feedback. If there is one downside, it’s grip on wet rocks but, overall, it’s … Read more
Rightsizing mountain bikes and components for youth riders can be challenging. Ultralight riders often suffer on mountain bikes with overdamped shocks, forks and even dropper posts. How many spacers should I install on my bottom bracket? The best hip packs you can buy for MTB and gravel – tried, tested and reviewed Buyer’s guide to … Read more
Headed by Steve Peat, Peaty’s has made a name for providing top-notch, minty-smelling bike care goods. With a portfolio that includes tubeless setup solutions, the brand has now expanded its reach into the touch point market with the new Monarch grips. Bike check: Sam Pilgrim’s Canyon Torque:ON CF 9 Best MTB grips 2024 – options to improve … Read more
RockShox has brought fresh updates with its latest Charger 3.1 damper to expand its adjustment range and make the Pike, Lyrik and ZEB more adjustable than before. The SRAM-owned company has also carried out similar tweaks to its Super Deluxe shock and has unveiled the latest Vivid Coil. A lot is going on here, so let’s dive in. … Read more
While it may look any different from the outside, the MY2025 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate welcomes a host of internal updates to improve its performance and user-friendly experience. With an expanded remit of adjustment, it’s set to please a greater range of riders looking for one of the best mountain bike forks for all-mountain and aggressive trail riding. … Read more
Credited with creating the first-ever mountain bikes, Ritchey has a rich heritage in the sport and even after 50 years, the brand is still developing and improving its bike-making formula. Take the P-29er for example, a bike that takes on a classic platform with modern specifications. How to set up your mountain bike suspension Mountain bike slang … Read more
