Earlier this year, Privateer pulled the covers off its new Gen 2 161 and 141 platforms, introducing a host of refinements and upgrades while building on what made the first-generation bikes so good. And now it seems as if Joe Connell, one of Privateer’s athletes, has just won a round of the Scottish National Downhill series … Read more
Challenge is a well-known brand in the world of cyclo-cross that has now developed a designed tyre for gravel bikes. The brand’s expertise has been put to good use, resulting in a tyre that performs exceptionally well delivering a good balance of speed and grip that is unmatched by any other tyre on the market. However, … Read more
With the new Aspero, the product team’s objective was to create a bike with all the vaunted aerodynamic principles Cervelo is renowned for but without the excessive stiffness of a dedicated race bike. Compared to the Aspero 5, the new Aspero is heavier, weighing in at 1,141g for a frame as opposed to 990g. The difference … Read more
The POC Mantle Thermal Hoodie is an excellent addition to any rider’s kit wardrobe. It’s both warm and breathable while being slim in its fit. Its £150 sticker price may be a rather tall outlay but this hoodie will pay back with its all-out versatility. In fact, it’s a top winter jersey that I keep reaching for … Read more
The Manitou Mattoc Pro takes everything I love about the Mezzer Pro enduro fork and whittles it down into a thinner-stanchioned package that’s ripe for a wide range of trail riding. Because it borrows the same damper and air spring, this fork is beautifully smooth as it moves through its travel, it’s mega adjustable and … Read more
DMR’s Sidekick Balance Bike is well-built and well-thought-out. It’s lightweight, sturdy and well-balanced, and looks the business at the bike park. This robust, quality balance bike is designed for little nippers over 92cm tall (37cm inside leg) and has been put together to inspire confidence when learning to roll for the first time. It’s a … Read more
We recommend cladding your bike in frame protection. Wrapping your expensive frame with a thin protective film wards off all kinds of wear and tear that can be picked up through general riding, keeping it looking like new, and helping the bike retain its value for when the time comes to sell it. But don’t take … Read more
After a couple of weeks of relentless tech drops from the mountain bike world, things seemed to have slowed down compared to the frenzy during the Cape Epic. But don’t worry, that doesn’t mean a drought in tech news all around — we’ve got some eye-watering deals thanks to Spesh and Trek, while we shine … Read more
We’re nearly five months into 2024 and things aren’t slowing down on the tech front. This week, we’re going to dive into the YT Industries collaboration with iconic shoe brand, Vans, as well as look at a bike that hails from Scotland, the Deviate Highlander 2. Bare bar riding: Ditch the devices and start riding free 5 … Read more
Specialized is offering up to 50% off some of its most popular premium mountain bike, and Trek isn’t trailing far behind. The brand’s 140mm trail bike range offers some stellar deals. You can get a Fuel EXe 9.9 XX1 AXS for only £9,499.95, a tidy discount from this e-bike’s usual retail price of £13,500. Cycling … Read more
