Panaracer’s GravelKing tyre range gets a top-down redesign

Panaracer’s GravelKing has been around for 10 years already and, in celebration of that momentous milestone, the brand has given the tyre range a complete overhaul. For 2024, the GravelKing collection of tyres introduces a whole new look, fresh technologies and a new tread pattern. Here are all of the details. What is the spirit of gravel … Read more

Merida eOne-Sixty 875 first ride review

The eOne-Sixty’s update is far more than a new lick of paint. The brand has taken the very solid foundation laid by its One-Sixty enduro bike and has applied that to its new e-MTB platform while meticulously crafting it to better suit the extra weight of equipping a bike with a motor and battery. Once again, … Read more

Merida updates its e-MTB range with the eTrilogy

Over the past couple of years, Merida has been working through its range and updating each bike to fall in line with its rather excellent new concepts and design language. And now, the brand has turned its attention to its electric mountain bikes, announcing three new bikes as part of its eTrilogy and claiming that the … Read more

An Oakley sunglasses special

We’re kicking off Five Cool Things a little differently this week with the first themed edition of the franchise. With spring and summer fast approaching, riding outdoors again is something we all look forward to and one non-negotiable is high-quality eye protection. Of all the major cycling sunglasses companies, Oakley is considered a pioneer in the … Read more

Best mountain bike stems 2025

The mountain bike stem is arguably the most overlooked component of your bike. Stems are simple components that join your handlebar to the fork steerer and upgrading it has many benefits such as improving stiffness as well as your on-bike position. There’s a lot at play within the humble stem, so here are the best models … Read more

Revel Bikes redesigns the Rascal

The original Rascal put the Carbondale-based brand on the map and, after four years on the market, Revel has gone back to the drawing board with a complete redesign. While there are a lot of similarities between the two generations, the new bike ushers in a new frame, with enhancements to its carbon layup. Here’s everything you … Read more

Sonder’s next generation Evol all-mountain bike

Sonder has today unveiled its first updated full-suspension mountain bike for 2024, the Evol. It’s had a proper shake-up and now features more suspension travel than before as well as a freshly overhauled geometry. Here is everything you need to know. Best MTB pants – mountain bike trousers for all conditions Best full face MTB helmets 2024 Mountain … Read more

Norco’s Optic and Sight mountain bikes get idler pulleys for 2024

Having signed Greg Minnaar and made Red Bull Hardline history with Gracey Hemstreet being the first woman to complete the track last weekend, all eyes are on Norco – and the timing couldn’t be better. That’s because, today, the brand has unveiled its updated Sight and Optic mountain bikes which have been completely shaken up … Read more

Ergon GDH Team grip review

The GDH Team grips are the latest offering from ergonomics maestros, Ergon. It’s a grip with a design that revolves around one thing – improving ergonomics for speed. It’s built up with a range of zones that, the brand claims, are 100% purpose-built for the demands of downhill riding. In theory, this is one fantastic set … Read more