Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX+ takes all of the goodness found in its Ratchet Rocket series of multi-tools and throws a very useful TorqBit into the mix. While it’s a bit spendier than most pocket-sized torque wrenches, few carry the outright functionality of Topeak’s offering which has earned itself a rightful spot as one of … Read more
This week, we’ve explored the debate on handlebar width—narrow versus wide—and debated whether the winter trails favour hardtail mountain bikes above all. If winter riding really isn’t your jam, we’ve also listed all the essential tips on flying with your bike so you won’t face any surprises at the airport. On the news side, as GCN+ bids … Read more
In our last Team-ORCC video you saw Liam take on the Southern Enduro Champs in Minehead – the main event of his racing season. Now, we’re heading to the depths of the Scottish biosphere in Dumfries and Galloway, where I tackled the three-day Raiders Gravel event on my Lapierre e-gravel bike. With the racing now done and … Read more
In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re bringing you hot tech from Northwave, Wolf Tooth, Endura and more. This time, the top kit to find its way into the office spans work stands to small gravel-specific chain guides. As usual, we’ll also highlight the most exciting stories this week has to offer. Downhill mountain biking – … Read more
The most recent addition to Vitus’s e-MTB line-up is the E-Mythqie LT, which takes everything good about its analogue cousin and adds longer travel and a pedal-assisted platform. While certainly friendlier on the wallet than a vast number of e-mountain bikes on the market, it doesn’t hold back, offering big performance at absolutely banging value, marking it one of the … Read more
The Rab Women’s Cinder Kinetic Waterproof jacket is an outer layer with plenty of breathability and waterproofness you’d likely not attribute to such a soft-feeling garment. On wet winter rides, this jacket has been absolutely brilliant and further benefits from the use of recycled materials and great quality. Best mountain bike jackets 2023 – Top … Read more
Just over a year ago, the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup drew to a close in Val di Sole, Italy. With that, the off button on the 10-year Red Bull TV coverage was pressed, a move which caused a great deal of angst with those involved in the sport – be they organisers, riders, sponsors … Read more
Spotted under a neat wrap job at Eurobike and around some of our local trails, Whyte has pulled the covers on its brand-new E-Lyte lightweight e-mountain bike platform. Introducing three models, they all offer full power with a 400Wh battery and all are compatible with the Bosch PowerMore 250Wh battery. The PowerMore is included with … Read more
Reynolds’ Blacklabel 309 Enduro Pro is a mid-to-high-end wheelset that should be seen as an investment. In return, you’re getting a flawless pair of hoops. Its blend of lightweight, superior durability and dialled stiffness-to-compliance ratio makes for one of the best mountain bike wheel options on the market. Best gravel wheelsets 2023 – fast and furious off-road … Read more
Gore’s Fernflow men’s shorts are built to cope with everything mountain biking can throw at them. Thanks to a range of handy features, they more than fit the bill and their pockets are absolutely cavernous. However, the closure is a bit overdesigned and they’re pricey but still a good option among the best mountain bike shorts. … Read more
