Challenge’s new Gravine gravel tyre is built ‘to push boundaries’

The new Gravine utilises Challenge’s wealth of knowledge in cyclo-cross tyre design and the result is an aggressively treaded gravel tyre that’s designed to excel in the most technical terrain. Available in two carcasses, the brand says it’s primed to push gravel boundaries further than before. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened Best gravel tyres … Read more

The Privateer Gen 2 bikes, Renthal’s flat pedals and more

It’s been a bit of a slow burn on the tech news front but this week has certainly ended with a bang. From Renthal’s surprising move into the pedal space and the long-awaited unveiling of Privateer’s brand-new mountain bikes, there’s a lot to dive into so put the kettle on and get comfy. Buyer’s guide to … Read more

The Specialized Epic and the lightest back protector on the market

This week, tech from all corners of the off-road cycling world has arrived at the office for testing and here, we’ll give you a sneak peek of what you can expect to see reviewed in the coming months. We’ve got Specialized’s cross-country full suspension bike, superlight body protection from Bluegrass and gels from new brand, Carbs … Read more

Privateer pulls the covers off its Gen 2 161 and 141 mountain bikes

Privateer has been incredibly generous with its mass of sneak peeks, prototype rider videos and even its new rider announcements – all of which included details and glimpses of its prototype bike. The wait though is now finally over with the unveiling of not one, but two brand-new bikes. Each model rocks a new suspension design as well as chainstay adjustment … Read more

Red Bull reveals details on Hardline Tasmania

Fresh for 2024, Red Bull Hardline is shaking up its format a little by introducing a second leg of the toughest downhill mountain biking event in the world. With the first event of the small series being held in Tasmania just next week, Red Bull has divulged some extra details on what to expect. off-road … Read more

Scarab Cycles – the story of a Colombian steel bike company

Whatever part of the world you call home, there’s no shortage of custom frame builders. You can find brands such as Monē that operate as one-man shops out of the back of a 1990 Wonderbread Truck and also Argonaut that have a full staff and large manufacturing facilities. Over the last few years though, a … Read more

Vittoria’s Air-Liner Protect is built for enduro and downhill

Vittoria has filled a gap in its well-established tyre insert range, now offering vital protection to enduro and downhill riders. Complete with lightweight claims and a proprietary shape, Vittoria’s Air-Liner Protect looks ideal for keeping heavy-hitting rims in one piece. Mountain bike tyres – Everything you need to know about off-road rubber Mountain bike tyre … Read more

Tubed vs tubeless tyres – everything you need to know

Available in a staggering diversity of casing widths, tread patterns and compounds, mountain bike tyre (or gravel tyre) choice and pressure can make you a much faster, more confident rider.  Best gravel tyres 2024 – fast and grippy rubber for all conditions Mountain bike tyre pressures – everything you need to know Mountain bike tyres … Read more

Renthal expands into the flat pedal game with the Revo-F

Renthal is best known for its Fatbar and range of MTB grips but has now stepped into the flat pedal game, with the Revo-F. It’s designed to be super strong and is built around patent-pending internals that allow for easy at-home maintenance using readily available tools. Best mountain bike pedals 2024 – the best options from XC to … Read more

Seido Phaser flat pedal review

German-born components manufacturer, Seido, offers a range of high-quality parts for modern cyclists, and with a name that means precision in Japanese, Seido does not cut corners when it comes to engineering. The brand’s pedal collection is varied and the Phaser fills the gap for a mid-range grippy flat platform offering a large base for a flat-shoe fearless … Read more