The POC Opsin goggles provide the best-in-class field of view and massive fog resistance with a double-glazed Zeiss lens. At just £50, it represents superb value but the £65 replacement lens holds it back from occupying the top spot among the best mountain bike goggles. Best mountain bike sunglasses 2024 Kali Protectives Trinity goggle review Best MTB knee pads – protection for demanding … Read more
Despite a weight of cross-country, cyclo-cross, and road racing experience between them, Ghost Factory Racing’s Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller were debutants at this year’s Absa Cape Epic. Bike check: Nino Schurter’s Scott Spark Bike check: Daryl Impey’s Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup Bike check: Matt Beers’ Specialized S-Works Epic 8 Still, the Swiss … Read more
Coming into the twentieth edition of the Absa Cape Epic, the Austrian-South African pairing of Mona Mitterwallner and Candice Lill of Cannondale Factory Racing was an obvious crowd favourite for the overall title. Bike check: Matt Beers’ Specialized S-Works Epic 8 Bike check: Daryl Impey’s Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup Bike check: Sam Pilgrim’s … Read more
The latest evolution of Specialized’s 3D-printed saddle is its S-Works Phenom with Mirror. This saddle promises 28% less sit bone pressure and features a structure with more struts and nodes that enhance cushioning and ride support for those long days on the gravel or mountain bike. Specialized Phenom Expert with Mimic saddle review Women’s saddle guide … Read more
Storing accessories and spares on your bike is the best way of unloading weight from your backpack and Crankbrothers has now launched its S.O.S series. The Save Our Shred range consists of five storage solutions to carry its new multi-tool and tyre repair. Mountain bike multi-tools: everything you need to know Birzman Essential Tool Box … Read more
Last week it was the Yeti ASR, the week before the Specialized Epic and this week, it’s the Cannondale Scalpel that’s gone under the knife. For 2024, Cannondale has made its flagship XC bike blur the line between trail and cross-country with more capable geometry, more suspension travel and a burlier build kit. Here’s everything you need … Read more
Brake pads are one of the most important components of the mountain bike brake system. They’re responsible for providing the friction to the brake rotor that slows you down. But, as with many things in cycling, there’s a range of brands and pad compounds to consider – all of which provide advantages and disadvantages in different conditions. How … Read more
The Madison Flux 3-Layer Waterproof Trail jacket is designed to be a lightweight waterproof riding jacket which is cool enough to wear all day and small enough to pack down. The three-layer construction does a good job of keeping the worst of the weather out although it results in a slightly bulkier product which I … Read more
Atherton Bikes has more than established itself with some of the most unique bikes on the market. Earlier this week, the brand unveiled its latest offering, which pushes what’s possible using additive manufacturing and aluminium frames. In this video, Gee Atherton talks us through exactly what’s going on with its new S170. Video: Danny MacAskill – … Read more
Another week into the false spring and we’ve got some nice and shiny things to show you. So while you might have been away busy keeping your eyes peeled at every bit of action at Absa Cape Epic, here’s all the tech news you might have missed over the week, from Norco’s new trail e-bike … Read more
