Your knees are often the first things to hit the ground during a fall, so keeping them protected, even on the mildest of rides, is the best way to stave off injury and keep you coming back to the bike. But knee pads come in all sorts of shapes and sizes these days, and they’re … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, Avinox unveiled its new M2S and M2 drive systems, toting huge 150Nm and 1,500Wh figures, with 60 brands in tow, releasing bikes equipped with the new motors. But with so many bikes on the market running a very new system, how does the brand aim to offer its warranties? I … Read more
Downhill mountain bike racing is full of secret, but not-so-secret mountain bikes. A couple of years ago, we saw Pivot’s unique Phoenix platform, and for years, we’ve seen Specialized working on something rather different. Now, the brand has pulled the covers off its Demo 11, and much like the Levo Evo, it’s built for composure … Read more
Over the past few years, SRAM has introduced its much-loved T-Type, or Transmission drivetrains, which swap out the standard mech hanger for the Full Mount interface, bringing direct and slick shifting to its AXS and mechanical systems. However, the brand has now refreshed and reorganised its regular drivetrains with the Eagle S-Series, which retain the … Read more
Having won Red Bull Joy Ride in 2008, Red Bull Berg Line in 2012, and Red Bull Rampage in 2014 (that video is a must watch, really), as well as having a whole bunch of other medal awards under his belt, Andreu Lacondeguy is one of the freeride greats. I managed to catch up with … Read more
The e*thirteen Helix Race Carbon Cranks are among the very lightest available at just 366g. That figure is genuinely impressive, but these offer far more than just weight savings, combining as they do excellent stiffness with a straightforward fitting and adjustment process.e*thirteen Helix Race Carbon Cranks – Tech detailsIf you’re in the market for a … Read more
[Words and photography by James Blackwell]The Teravail Camrock is a cross-country tyre for hardpack conditions, and it’s fast. It transitions admirably from summer into slop-season too, at least as a rear tyre – I paired with a Teravail Drawpoint for more front grip. Its surefooted grip and supple ride impress, and it suits aggressive riding … Read more
We’ve all seen those amazingly inspiring images and tales of races such as the Cape Epic and Silk Road Mountain Race, and probably secretly dreamt of one day being a part of them. Luckily, there’s an ever-growing number of great multi-day off-road races around the world to aim for.From ultras to stage races, with some … Read more
If you’re new to bikepacking, you’ll likely have figured out that you need an awful lot of kit in order to have a smooth and successful adventure. But your bike is a key tool in building the best experience possible. Here are some tips on finding the best bike for bikepacking.The beauty of bikepacking is … Read more
I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a huge part of my life having numerous adventures and travels with my bike, or perhaps fortunate is the wrong word; it’s been more a case of making these things happen, one way or another. All while those dismissive voices of the night told me not to, or to … Read more
