As part of its Core and Uncaged model range, YT Industries has brought a fresh specification to its Decoy 29 and MX Core 4 e-MTBs. Highlights include Shimano’s latest EP801 motor, Hayes Dominion A4 brakes and top-end enduro-spec suspension. YT Industries Jeffsy MK3 Core 5 first ride review YT Industries Decoy 29 Core 3 e-MTB review … Read more
The original Ass Savers Win Wing was a rather revolutionising mudguard that thoroughly changed wet bike rides for me and the updated version pictured here continues to impress with its well-thought-out design. This simple, yet incredibly efficient gadget barely adds any weight or clutter to the bike, yet it keeps your backside dry even in the wettest conditions. Read … Read more
Celebrating its tenth year, Red Bull Hardline has accomplished two firsts already in 2024.Not only did last weekend’s event take place in Tasmania during its two-leg series but, for the first time in its history, Hardline welcomed female competitors into its final heat. And it was Irishman, Rónán Dunne who took the win. Downhill mountain biking – … Read more
With a wealth of experience creating some of the best-known power meters for road cycling, Favero has moved off-road, now offering its new Assioma Pro MX SPD power meter pedals for mountain and gravel bikes. These pedals aren’t without their bold claims either, as the brand reckons they’re the lightest power meter pedals on the … Read more
While you’re probably watching some of the biggest jumps over in Australia at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, we’re taking a more down-to-earth look at the riding that can be done on our very own doorstep – where Danny MacAskill and Steve Peat take on the Isle of Skye. 1x Drivetrains – when less really means less How … Read more
We always knew 2024 was going to be a big one for new product launches but this week proved it’s going to be even bigger than we expected. The trade show season kicked off with Corebike where three brand-new bikes, fresh brakes and a gravel groupset stood out among the best on show, along with some other … Read more
With Corebike kicking off the trade show season, it comes as no surprise that this week has been huge on the release front and we’ve done our very best to get all of the fresh product in for testing. In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re going to take a look at Canyon’s latest bike, … Read more
Modern e-bikes take riders further than ever but range anxiety remains a constant fear. Apidura’s new Expedition e-Bike Charger Pack is a solution, allowing you to carry your e-bike charger on the bike. How to pack bikepacking bags – carry everything you need off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s all about trail etiquette 13 of the … Read more
The Ultimate Vyce is wildly different from any other stem on the market. By utilising a unique expanding wedge design to lock down both bars and steerer via a single bolt, USE has created a super lightweight yet stiff stem and gives it a nice clean and minimalist aesthetic. Unfortunately, in its attempt to simplify cockpit … Read more
SRAM’s new Maven disc brake is built to achieve even greater braking power than ever before to boost confidence when riding sketchy tracks and to reduce fatigue, all while retaining plenty of modulation. And with that, SRAM throws out some pretty wild numbers, claiming the new brake produces nearly 50 per cent more power than the … Read more
