After probably the most tech-heavy week of 2024, the incessant news cycle loaded with cool shiny new products doesn’t seem to be stopping this week either. We’ve got some great new launches and updates for you, ranging from Vittoria’s race tyres to Muc-Off’s portable washer. And, to top things off, we’ve finally got the confirmation … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]If you follow the major offroad ultra-endurance races, then the name of Sofiane Sehili will be something of a hallowed one and, a few months ago we profiled him in our MTB Icons series. However, his name has been curiously absent from the start sheets and dot-watching boards for a while now. But the … Read more
This week, we’re going to check out YT Industries’ expansion into protective gear, Orbea’s trail hardtail, Northwave’s latest shoes and some biodegradable knee and elbow pads from G-Form. It’s been another massive week for news, too, so we’ll kick things off with a look back at what happened throughout the week. Team ORCC ’23 | EP.01 … Read more
Having taken both Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot to the top step of the podium several times already, it was only a matter of time before the Dogma XC and Dogma XC Hardtail were available to the public. We already know a lot about these bikes but Pinarello has unveiled the build kits, prices and even … Read more
In a bid to make it ‘easier to compare models and select your perfect pedal’, Time has today unveiled its simplified pedal range spanning both road and off-road models. The latter comprises a total of seven pedals and three distinct models – the Speciale, MX and Atac XC. For more on the road lineup, head over to … Read more
It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen a new freehub from DT Swiss but the brand has unveiled its latest Ratchet Deg system. In true DT Swiss fashion, it uses the classic ratchet design but this hub offers a four-degree engagement angle with 90 teeth, making this the smallest engagement angle in the brand’s portfolio. … Read more
Vittoria has improved and grown the Mezcal range and added a new tyre, the Peyote, integrating all its UCI World Cup experience from the last two seasons. These new tyres are the widest Vittoria XC rubber yet designed to offer riders reduced rolling resistance and rotating mass, without sacrificing braking or cornering traction. Best mountain bike … Read more
Engineered for gravel riders and severe-duty bike packing, the new RX24 wheelset rolls on Hope’s latest Pro 5 hubs, laced to alloy rims. Balancing the needs for low weight, ride quality, durability and cost, Hope’s used a 6069-series alloy for the RX24 rim construction. The product planning team at Hope wanted to create an alloy gravel … Read more
Hot off the heels of the new 32 Step-Cast fork and fresh dampers is the revamped Fox Transfer dropper post. Now, the post is bang up to date, featuring a larger range of travels, a shorter stack and a smoother action, says the brand. Here are all of the details. Best mountain bike saddles – the best … Read more
Traditional chain-driven drivetrains have been a staple of downhill bikes on the World Cup circuit since the sport was born but chain malfunctions are still rife. Although that adds to the excitement, take Aaron Gwin’s outstanding win at Leogang in 2015, belt drives appear to be a solution. As a result, Gates is poised to set … Read more
