YT Industries offers its bike ranges a little differently from other brands. Instead of updating its full range of bikes each year, the German brand has two lineups, Core and Uncaged. The former brings fresh kit to the brand’s bike as and when it sees fit. Today, YT has done just that with its well-reviewed … Read more
The Roost is Starling Cycles’ hardtail mountain bike that’s been designed to offer pure, unadulterated fun and longevity, and it does so in spades. It’s a modern trail hardtail that squeezes every inch of fun out of any trail with an exhilarating and rowdy but confident and refined ride feel. This easily makes it one of the … Read more
Lauf Gritfest, a long-standing UK gravel event, has announced a partnership with Gravel Earth Series – an international gravel event series which enjoyed a successful first run this year. This means that the 2024 Lauf Gritfest, now in its sixth edition, is the first UK gravel event to award points to the racers competing in the international series. 2024 … Read more
The Scribe Gravel Wide++ 40 CD wheelset is designed for cyclists who want to boost their speed while also benefiting from potential aero gains. The carbon rims are 40mm deep and exceptionally stiff, and when combined with the quick hub ratchet engagement, they create a race-ready wheelset. However, while they may aid in drag reduction, … Read more
The Ribble Gravel Ti is a gravel bike loaded with cargo mounts and targeted at those in seek of an adventure rather than a gravel race podium. While the bike delivers a good overall package and represents good value, it’s lacking when it comes to ride feel, especially in the smaller frame sizes, which may affect … Read more
When riding through the UK’s often challenging conditions, staying dry is imperative to having a great time out on the bike rain or shine. The best waterproof MTB shorts for mountain biking are ideal for exactly that, as they keep the important bits dry while remaining cool should it be a wet and warm day. … Read more
Questions about Greg Minnaar’s future have been in the air throughout the 2023 season, with many guessing that this might be his final year, or that he might be on to something else altogether. Now, one thing has been confirmed: Minnaar won’t be racing as part of the Santa Cruz Syndicate in 2024. MTB enduro racing for … Read more
European cycling distributor Traffic Distribution has announced its foray into the UK market, bringing along renowned brands like Bombtrack and Seido. Against the backdrop of industry turmoil fueled by the cost of living crisis and global economic uncertainties, major retailers like Wiggle Chain Reaction entering administration, and brands such as Rapha, Giant, and Merida reporting … Read more
The V2 Dropper Post is OneUp Component’s second go at a dropper post that brings in a huge range of travels and diameters to offer one dropper for almost every rider out there. Where it impresses with its collection of options, it’s flawless in its performance with excellent reliability and a silky smooth drop. The … Read more
Vittoria has taken the popular Mezcal cross-country mountain bike tyre, reduced its width and labelled it a gravel tyre. While there might be some crossover between the disciplines, is the tyre pattern still effective for gravel riding? Schwalbe G-One R tyre review Hutchinson Tundra Hardskin gravel tyre review WTB Resolute TCS Light SG2 tyre review … Read more
