Red Bull Hardline is well underway and has rustled up serious attention over the past few weeks with Dan Atherton’s now-removed-but-very-incredible Canyon gap. Last year’s Red Bull Enduro rider, Johnny Walker, tackled 2022’s course aboard his enduro motorcycle. Grab a cuppa, here’s how it went. Video: Shawn Neer’s New Normal Video: Homegrown – Dylan Stark shreds his … Read more
Marketed by Ducati, the celebrated Italian superbike and adventure motorcycle brand, this Futa All Road is for gravel bikers who value the assistance motor. Women’s bike vs unisex bike – understanding the differences McLaren goes Extreme with 161Nm e-bike – the most powerful trail-legal e-MTB ever created Mondraker Dusty XR – First ride review Unless … Read more
This week’s tech news took on a gravel theme with not one but two sets of new gravel-specific aero wheelsets coming to market alongside CamelBak’s expansion into the bikepacking realm. That doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any cool mountain bike news though, as Mondraker unveiled a pretty motorsport-inspired colourway on its NEAT lightweight e-MTB. How to … Read more
Another week means yet another Five Cool Things for your viewing pleasure. Today, we’re going to look at Topeak’s do-it-all floor pump and it’s high-end ratchet multi-tool. On top of that, there are fresh kicks from Shimano, cool-looking frame protection from AMS and Ergon’s e-MTB-specific saddle. As always, we’ll take a glance back at the top … Read more
Effetto Mariposa Flowerpower is a high-performance lubricant that derives its name from the natural ingredient extracted from sunflower seeds. Unlike some other lubricants, it does not contain fluorinated compounds, making it an eco-friendly option. It is exceptionally clean, resembling immersion wax, but it takes time to dry. The only downside is that the unique top … Read more
Gravel is getting faster and the genre is ushering in attributes usually reserved for Tarmac-based machines. Easton has set out to compensate for the inefficiencies of fat gravel tyres and balance aerodynamics, compliance and weight with its new EC90 ALX wheelset. Your complete guide to the Fox Shox fork range 27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels – understanding the differences Best … Read more
For those gravel and off-road adventure riders who believe in the benefits of an aero frame, DT Swiss has created wheels to complement their overall efficiency. The GRC DICUT 1100 and 1400 wheelsets are differentiated by hub specification, although both offer two rim heights: 30mm or 50mm. Best gravel wheelsets 2024 – fast and furious … Read more
Having established itself as a proven accessories brand for mountain bikers in the rider-hydration market, the evolution to broader on-bike accessories for gravel and adventure bikes was a logical progression for CamelBak. Your complete guide to bikepacking – what kit you need, how to plan and prepare How to pack bikepacking bags – carry everything … Read more
The WTB Volt is one of the most popular options among the best gravel bike saddles with over 1,000,000 sold worldwide. It has recently been updated and while the shape and form have remained consistent, the construction method has changed. Is comfort affected or is this celebrated saddle still a solid choice? SQlab 611 Ergowave Active saddle … Read more
Panaracer has overhauled the GravelKing line-up and the X1 is claimed to be the fastest-ever GravelKing. But while it might be the fastest tyre Panaracer offers, it can’t match other race-focused options. Instead, the X1 TLR offers well-rounded performance in almost all areas, without excelling in one particular area. Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance tyre review WTB Resolute … Read more
