Whenever we publish a story on a gravel bike that may or may not be equipped with suspension, we receive a raft of comments on our socials screaming “it’s just an old school mountain bike!”, or “you may as well buy a cross-country bike at this point”. So I headed out to ride one of … Read more
While we may all be a little fatigued after the huge influx of Avinox bikes last week, there’s more. This time, Specialized has added another e-MTB to its Levo roster. Dubbed the Levo Evo (just rolls off the tongue!), the new bike gets plenty of travel and burly kit, making it ripe for enduro party … Read more
Revered by his peers and dot watchers alike for his relentless long-distance endurance and speed on a bike, British ultra cyclist Angus Young is one of the best in the game when it comes to insanely challenging off-road epics.The big-bearded southerner may seem like a gentle giant off the bike, but when you put two … Read more
With the gravel-directed reorganisation of its clipless pedal range, Look has been thinking very hard about what gravel is, because let’s face it, it’s one blurry genre. Now unveiling its new C85 Cezal platform, the brand claims the bike tears up the rule book with another that blends the characteristics of road and mountain bikes.When … Read more
2026 has already been packed with huge stories, from Avinox‘s takeover last week to 32″ wheels and Maxxis has added fuel to the fire, unveiling a new range of five tyres, including one specific to gravel.Love it or hate it, 32″ wheels look to be here for the long haul. Until now, it’s been a … Read more
Three-quarter and enduro style helmets are gaining in popularity, and rightfully so. Compared to their half-shell brethren, they offer greater coverage without the potential claustrophobia of a full-face. Now, Bell has jumped on the trend with its first-ever three-quarter helmet, the 3QTR Air, while also adding an enduro-friendly full-face lid to the mix, dubbed the … Read more
Bikepacking is an excellent way of spending some serious quality time with your bike, while exploring new roads, tracks and whole areas on two wheels. However, there’s an awful lot to consider before embarking on your first ever expedition, from merely planning the ride and figuring out what to pack. With all of that, a … Read more
Any cycling helmet is built to achieve one objective: to protect your head. But with a tonne of variables thrown in like comfort, ventilation, glasses docking, and more, some may compromise some features for others. However, with the new Ambush 3, Specialized has aimed to create a helmet that you’ll forget about.We say it in … Read more
Once we’ve found a spot that we’re happy with, it becomes our local, our go-to, but riding the same place weekend in, weekend out can get a little stale. But finding fresh (to you) tracks isn’t especially straightforward, so here’s how to expand your riding horizons with new trails and riding locations.Get some riding buddiesYou … Read more
For off-road riding, tubeless tyres and tyre inserts are wonderful things. The former reduces weight, increases grip and welcomes faster rolling speeds. The latter then enables lower tyre pressures and better tyre support without the fear of ending your wheels after hard impacts. Though both can be incredibly difficult to install, CushCore may have made … Read more
