Mountain bikers invest a lot of money to upgrade components that make them faster, like lighter wheels and better suspension. But stopping power is essential to rider confidence, and you’ll never go faster if you aren’t confident of slowing down when required. How to bleed Shimano, Hope, TRP and Tektro hydraulic brakes Six money-saving bike … Read more
The gravel space has quickly grown and continues to evolve on what feels like an annual basis. Bikes are getting more capable and can traverse terrain once reserved exclusively for mountain bikes. Merida’s Silex is a case in point. Developed to combine the best attributes of both the mountain bike and road bike, the name of … Read more
SRAM’s latest Code Ultimate Stealth brakes push the lever design boundaries while retaining all the good bits we love about the braking system. Even though there’s nothing particularly new here (well, apart from the shape, aesthetic and HS2 rotor), this iteration has become my favourite thanks to the performance. It is rather expensive and heavier than other carbon-clad brakes and … Read more
[Sponsored content] Gravel is the only genre of cycling that offers a viable choice between drop and flat handlebars and that’s because they both have specific advantages and disadvantages. Those differences can transform a bike and tweak it towards your specific needs. In this video, we take a deep dive into what makes each bar great … Read more
The Fizik Artica GTX are claimed as all-weather shoes and can withstand rain, cold and snow. The multi-layer Gore-Tex membrane does help improve warmth but not as much as I had hoped – and, for some riders, there may be sizing issues that impact warmth further. That said, when it comes to winter options they are right up there with the best … Read more
The Lizard Skins Northshore grips are a chunky set that is designed to give your hands support through the burliest of downhills. The larger diameter and the relatively soft feel of the grips lead to a feeling of supreme control while being comfortable even without wearing gloves. Unquestionably a genuine contender for the best MTB grips crown. Best MTB … Read more
The Ride Concepts Accomplice Boa Clip shoes prioritise comfort over day-long rides. While it delivers comfort in spades and brings the convenience of a Boa closure to a relatively friendly price, it’s not without its compromises – the shoe is warm and rather flexible, and won’t please everyone. Best mountain bike shoes 2023 – top-rated flat … Read more
Brendan Fairclough takes us through his bike build for Red Bull Rampage. With so many custom elements, he’s called it his dream bike build. Watch as he builds it up in MB Cyclery in preparation for Rampage. Video: My Red Bull Rampage story 2023 Red Bull Rampage: venue and roster announced 2022 Red Bull Rampage: Brett … Read more
It’s been one busy week on the tech front. Loads of new bikes have been released – including the much-teased Canyon Grail CF. We also spotted a brand-new Merida Silex at the UCI Gravel World Championships. To get up to date on this week’s tech news, scroll down for more. Best mountain bike pedals – the … Read more
Hannah Wilson is the UK brand manager for Crankbrothers and Fizik. She has been working with Crankbrothers for what feels like forever and naturally, embodies everything the brand represents. She can often be found at events around the UK (and further afield). If she’s not busy with work she can usually be found out riding her … Read more
