Lizard Skins has been around since 1993 when it began making protective products and later introduced grips to its portfolio. The grips consist of the brand’s innovative materials, Durasoft Polymer or DSP – a polymer-based construction providing world-class grip and soft comfort. With so many options among the best MTB grips, it is easy to overlook the … Read more
Say hello to the new Bianchi Arcadex – a carbon-fibre gravel bike designed for long off-road routes and to deal with the additional weight of frame baggage. The Arcadex has ample tyre clearance for 700c tyres up to 50mm in width making it even more capable when the terrain gets rough. Even with clip-on fenders and mudguards, Arcadex … Read more
The Canyon Grizl:ON CF9 uses the lighter Bosch Performance SX motor unit, which delivers a high degree of adjustability, as well as versatile components and geometry. As a result, the Grizl:ON is an adaptable bike that can handle a range of terrain and riding styles. Thanks to its integrated battery, there are plenty of options for customisation and personalisation, … Read more
The 100% Glendale sunglasses are a great-looking pair of riding specs built to a high quality. Performance isn’t too shabby either as the glasses confidently fend off fog while protecting against wind. You get a lot for your money with a lovely case and clear lens included in the box. However, there’s plenty of room for … Read more
The new wheelset is called the Sharq, and that acronym loosely decodes as ‘smoothness, handling, aerodynamics, reactivity and comfort’. The Sharq’s most distinctive feature is a wave-shaped external rim form, created after exhaustive wind tunnel testing and product development by Fulcrum’s engineers. Easton’s EC90 ALX gravel wheels get the aero treatment 27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]Bleary-eyed and caffeine-deprived, I woke from my slumber and immediately grabbed my iPhone. Throughout the evening before I’d eagerly been following the various races at Unbound Gravel in Kansas on the social media channels. Quite what I was expecting to see on the result boards was as blurred as my morning thoughts, … Read more
SRAM’s AXS Transmission drivetrains have been around for over a year now, providing slickgreater loads and shifting under longer service intervals. However, its Pod remote shifter was a sticking point, being a love-it-or-hate-it piece of kit. For those who didn’t get on with SRAM’s latest shifter, the brand has refined it to introduce the AXS Pod … Read more
The Fox Launch D3O knee pads are an excellent option in the knee guard market, offering stellar protection and comfort for relatively little cash. Although they can compete with the best knee pads, attributes such as ventilation and build quality leave a little to be desired – and double check the size guide before buying as you … Read more
[Words and photography by Lewis Thomson]The world’s toughest and most progressive downhill mountain bike race marked its 10th anniversary in style with the reworked course and new features pushing riders and their bikes to the limit. 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own What is downcountry? Five ways to survive winter riding if you … Read more
With a thickness of 3mm, the Fizik Terra Bondcush Tacky bar tape feels lighter and more comfortable than traditional bar tape, while providing a good grip in all-weather conditions. Additionally, it offers genuine vibration damping that can be helpful while riding on rougher tracks. ENVE Handlebar Tape review Seido Tab handlebar tape review Lizard Skins DSP Bar … Read more
