Yeti has today revealed the new heavy-hitting SB165 platform that includes tweaks to the leverage rate. It also receives the latest Switch Infinity tech and all of the goodness found in its most recent model releases. Yeti SB135 LR T3 first ride review Is big travel necessary for UK trails? First Ride: Yeti 160E T-Series … Read more
Before the debut of the RockShox Zeb, the standard enduro fork typically featured 36mm stanchions and came in the form of the Fox 36, RockShox Lyrik and Marzocchi Z1. Since then, brands have been following suit, offering forks with thick stanchions that mimic that of a dual-crown fork and the now ‘all mountain’ forks. Today, Marzocchi has … Read more
A defining product in Catelli’s range, the Gabba has always been a short-sleeved racer’s jersey for cool and rainy riding conditions. But the new ‘R’ version makes a statement towards promising skinsuit aerodynamics and credible moisture resistance in a single garment. Best mountain bike jackets 2024 – Top weatherproof options for men and women 15 … Read more
With a modern geometry that is suitable for the latest courses, the Orbea Oiz caters to the needs of cross-country racers. However, it also doubles up as a fun and functional general trail bike. Orbea allows some setup customisation so key components can be changed to suit personal preferences, which may help save you money … Read more
As a major touch point, the mountain bike handlebar is one of the most important components when it comes to comfort. Almost all handlebars can be trimmed and come in a range of sizes but the shorter the bar the less the com;inace and overall comfort. To combat this, Race Face has introduced the Era and Turbine handlebars with 12 individual models. … Read more
Fara Cycing F/Gravel Apex XPLR AXS ´24 Is a fast (and stiff) gravel bike with a large tyre capacity and some really neat bikepacking bag attachment solutions. It’s bang up to date with the latest hidden cable craze with a headset cable entry port and SRAM’s XPLR AXS groupset creating a very smart, clean-looking and easy-to-wipe-down bike. It … Read more
Karl Platt is one of three riders to have won the Absa Cape Epic five times, with many of these wins coming alongside teammate Stefan Sahm. With an illustrious history, Team Bulls has become one of the most successful outfits in the race’s 20-year history. Today, much of the POV Cape Epic racing footage is provided by former … Read more
It’s been a little while since we’ve heard anything from suspension giant Fox but now the brand has hit out with a bang, introducing an all-new 32 Step-Cast fork that features a fresh reverse arch design as well as three new dampers for the rest of the range. How to service your shock – tips for … Read more
Positioned between the brand’s Intrigue 29 and Intrigue LT models, the X features 140mm of suspension travel and a 150mm fork. It is configured for women who are committed trail riders, requiring something more than a downcountry bike – but not quite an enduro machine. Women’s bike vs unisex bike – understanding the differences Trail … Read more
The Range and Sight VLTs both feature Norco’s big acronym rear-suspension design: Virtual Pivot Suspension High Pivot (VPSHP). It’s the Canadian company’s interpretation of high pivot suspension, with an additional idler wheel routing for the chain. Mountain bike slang – a beginner’s guide to speaking MTB Norco’s Fluid VLT is a trail e-bike in two flavours … Read more
