Last weekend, Poland hosted a jam-packed race weekend with the UCI World Cup Enduro and UCI World Cup Downhill events taking place over three days. And, if the racing was anything to go by, the World Cup titles are anyone’s game as new names step onto the podium, as well as budding rivalries. How to prepare … Read more
Gravel bikes are just mountain bikes from the ‘90s! We’ve heard this many times, and it looks like Marin has gone with that analogy with the DSX FS. Gravel is a wide-ranging genre that is morphing rapidly filling all of those gaps between road and MTB and I enjoy Marin’s take on things with this bike. It’s … Read more
We might not be going through quite the onslaught of tech releases that we were ahead of Sea Otter 2024 but that doesn’t mean the cool launches aren’t still happening. A case in point is McLaren’s (yes, that McLaren) entry into the e-mountain bike market which is quite the move from the British supercar brand. … Read more
Drivetrains have developed radically over the past two decades. Cassettes have grown much larger and electronic shifting has created incredibly accurate shifting. But for all the advances, nearly all mountain and gravel bikes still use chains. 1x Drivetrains – when less really means less Bicycle chain wear – why it matters and how to prevent … Read more
Based in the UK’s Lake District, Ratio Technology knows a thing or two about riding in ridiculously rocky terrain. With that, the brand has made light work of destroying its SRAM Transmission mech cages and has set out to improve on the drivetrain giant’s design with its own. Introducing the SR52T Cage, Ratio claims to boost … Read more
The boxes have been piling up at off.road.cc HQ and that means one thing, we’ve got tonnes of kit ripe for testing. This week, we will look at the latest helmet from Smith Optics, a vibration-damping stem from Cane Creek, and much more. Of course, we’ll look back over the past couple of weeks and … Read more
With the latest Spectral platform, Canyon has adjusted its suspension kinematic, geometry and introduced a redesigned rear triangle. The bike ushers in new technology and all of the mod-cons you’d expect of a modern trail bike, too. The result is a bike that performs well. Its incredibly competitive price is another reason why this iteration of the Canyon … Read more
McLaren is renowned for pioneering automotive technology, creating seminal supercars such as the F1 and hybridised P1. Respected for its intricate knowledge of aerodynamics, McLaren provides consulting services to several cycling brands, assisting with developing slick road bike frames for McLaren and advanced garments for Le Col. off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s … Read more
Rapha’s Trail Gore-Tex Pants take all of the good things laid out by the well-reviewed Trail Pants and adds waterproof tech to achieve an excellent pair of winter riding trousers. The trousers blend waterproofing and breathability, however, the fit isn’t consistent with the Trail Pants, and they could do with more pockets and/or venting. Best tried … Read more
Gravity riders on a budget value the durability of DT Swiss. The brand’s alloy wheelsets are known to last on even the most punishing trails and are a popular choice for privateer downhill racers and bike park enthusiasts. Best mountain bike wheels 2024 DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE 29″ Wheelset review Mountain bike tyres – … Read more
