This Friday, our Five Cool Things come from Shimano, HJC, Funn, Madison and Niterider – the collection of which looks to have set us up with the perfect winter riding package. On test we’ve got clothing to keep us warm and dry, some flat pedals for easy ejection from the bike and a light to keep … Read more
milKit is a tubeless sealant with a few distinctive characteristics. It is a long-lasting solution that coats the inside of the tyre rather than remaining fluid. It performed in line with the best tubeless tyre sealants during our test for an extended period of time. How does tyre sealant work? Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex sealant review Halo … Read more
Melon Optics Alleycat Photochromic are a great pair of glasses available in pick-and-mix colour palettes for mountain biking or gravel riding. The photochromic lens works well in bright sunlight or dappled woodland. The lens sheds rain and dirt on its outer face exceptionally well and doesn’t appear to fog up much on its inner face. The … Read more
Dangerholm has forged a name for not only donning the tightest jean shorts in the industry but also creating some of the lightest and most radical bike builds around. Most recently, Scott handed him a Scale RC and boy, has he worked some magic. Bike check: Valtteri Bottas’ Canyon Grail CF SLX Bike check: Nino Schurter’s Scott … Read more
Fizik has released its new Nanuq GTX mountain bike shoe for off-road winter riding. The new shoe is insulated and waterproof to keep the feet dry and comfy, even in the wettest and coldest weather – here are the full details. Cycling shoes: everything you need to know Best mountain bike shoes 2023 – top-rated flat and … Read more
Endura, the Scottish clothing brand, has unveiled its latest collection of bad-weather cycling gear designed to brave the harshest elements. The well-established water- and cold-proof pieces of kit have got some design updates and Endura has also introduced a first-of-its-kind MT500 Waterproof Boot. Best MTB pants – mountain bike trousers for all conditions Waterproof cycling … Read more
YT Industries’ Jeffsy has filled the role of an all-round trail mountain bike since its conception in 2016. The name has become synonymous with trail riding and received high acclaim for its solid blend of capability and versatility. Today, YT has unveiled the third-generation Jeffsy and upgraded it with a host of long-awaited updates to elevate … Read more
It was back in 2016 when Jeffsy brought two firsts to YT Industries’ lineup. It was the first trail bike in the brand’s range, and it was the first to roll on 29-inch wheels. Now, years later it’s adding more firsts to the list. Not only has the trail platform been upgraded but it also gets downtube storage, … Read more
Cotic has today announced an update to its steel mountain bike range, the Jeht. This iteration of the trail-going ripper gets subtle tweaks, rather than a drastic overhaul, taking the learnings of the FlareMAX and RocketMAX bikes and applying them to this mid-travel platform. The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s best for bikes? Reynolds finds … Read more
Chainrings are typically circular in shape and have been for years but some brands are shaking up the game with oval-shaped chainrings. while polarising on many levels, they come with real benefits, especially for off-road cycling. Here’s everything you need to know. Best mountain bike shoes 2023 – top-rated flat and clipless kicks 5 best upgrades for your … Read more
