Each week, we sift through the world of off-road cycling to bring you the most captivating and interesting stories, and this week there have been plenty! Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just gearing up for your first adventure, we’ve got you covered with our features on winter bikepacking, budget MTB buying tips and buyer’s … Read more
This week’s Five Cool Things spans gravel and MTB with Fara’s sleek-looking F/Gravel and Zefal’s gravel-specific mini pump. We then straddle the MTB/gravel divide with POC’s Signal All-Weather jacket and Muc-Off’s Ceramic Protection Kit before fully stepping into the realm of mountain biking with Fizik’s Gravita Tensor flat pedal shoe. But first, let’s take a glance at some … Read more
Koo Demos are an excellent pair of mountain bike and gravel glasses and, with this lens specifically, they are brilliant in downright grey and horrible conditions. They are very comfortable and lightweight and grip well without pressing or rattling on various helmets. They are prescription clip-in compatible and a large selection of aftermarket lenses are available making this one of the best … Read more
Earlier, Specialized published a stop ride/stop sale notice of its Supacaz Orbitron flat pedals and now, the brand has announced a voluntary recall stating that the pedal body might detach from the spindle and cause a falling hazard. Clipless pedals: the pros and cons of clipping in Are flat pedals worth it? Best mountain bike pedals … Read more
Mondraker’s kid’s bikes have gained traction by offering little riders proper bikes that don’t hold back on performance. Today, the brand has revisited its kid’s range adding two new models and equipped the Play and F-Play with Mahle’s X35 motor system. Mondraker Dusty XR – First ride review Mondraker updates its Crusher enduro e-MTB Bikepacking basics: bike repair … Read more
The Troy Lee Designs Descent jacket is handcrafted to keep you dry in the harshest conditions. With its stealthy, low-profile design, it does an effective job of keeping even the harshest of weather at bay but a lack of ventilation limits its versatility and it’s not without fit issues either. Do these issues impact its standing … Read more
Back in 1990, the very first official UCI World Mountain Bike World Championships took place in Durango, a small and remote mountain town in the far southwestern corner of Colorado in the Rocky Mountains. True Grit – the origins of gravel riding Mountain bike Icons – the greatest riders of all time Mountain bike etiquette – … Read more
The Fulcrum Red Zone Carbon wheelset has found a solid foothold in the cross-country mountain biking race scene and, after some serious time underneath the world’s fastest riders, the brand has used rider feedback and in-depth analysis to create the Red Zone Carbon+. This wheelset brings performance to the next level through asymmetric spoke beds … Read more
The Fizik Argo X saddle is tailored for committed cross-country mtb, cyclo-cross and gravel racers. It features a flat and versatile design that promises a unique blend of comfort and performance for cyclists rattling through the toughest unpaved terrains. Best mountain bike saddles – the best off-road options tested 10 ways to make your gravel bike more comfortable … Read more
Winter bikepacking requires a little more strategic planning and a readiness to face unpredictable weather conditions than trips in the summertime. The autumn and winter bring colder temperatures, wetter landscapes and reduced daylight, but they also offer unique and memorable opportunities for adventure. If you want to ensure your winter bikepacking trip is both successful and enjoyable, … Read more
