Zipp entered the mountain bike market nearly four years ago with its 3Zero Moto wheels, targeted at trail and enduro riders. The brand’s new range is marketed at cross-country riders, who prioritise lightness and efficiency. 27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels – understanding the differences How 26″ wheels are still turning out the fun Best trail and … Read more
The 7Mesh CoPilot jacket is a high-end trail riding jacket which provides waterproofing and breathability in equal amounts. Made from GoreTex Paclite Plus, the lightweight and minimalist jacket has a relaxed fit for maximum comfort out on the trails and includes a hood large enough to fit over a helmet. Best waterproof mountain bike jackets … Read more
The Rab Cinder Crank Pant is an ideal mountain biking, gravel and adventure riding trouser with its Matrix fabric keeping the wind off your legs and drying super fast when the rain stops. The waist tabs work well for quick on-the-fly adjustments and the silicone gripper at the rear keeps the pants in place. Zipped ankle gussets keep … Read more
Cannondale has introduced a new Mavaro Neo SL to its e-bike range, saying this bike will make “city biking simple, practical, and budget-friendly”. That said, with its 50mm of front travel and wide tyres, it can take on some off-road and mixed surfaces as well. Opinion: A lightweight e-bike is in your future so you … Read more
Manitou’s new Circus Pro 34 fork is designed to deliver a blend of performance and functionality thanks to an updated front-brake configuration that is said to enhance and improve the dirt-jumping experience. How to set up your mountain bike suspension – suspension set-up explained Manitou Mezzer Pro suspension fork review 9 tips to keep your suspension running … Read more
The Vittoria Air-Liner Light is a new mountain bike tyre insert primarily intended for XC riding and racing, two activities where weight is an important consideration. According to Vittoria, the liner can protect the tyre and rim while also enhancing stability and grip. There is a hefty price to pay for all the claimed benefits, … Read more
The Levati XC32 wheelset’s insanely low weight is impressive but the wheels go beyond that with a reasonably wide carbon rim offering good tyre support and a build that has proven to be sturdy and reliable. Are they a genuine contender among the best mountain bike wheels read on to find out. Hunt XC Wide MTB wheelset review … Read more
For brand fans, these new Cannondale Scalpel colourways are a wild departure from the currently available colour combinations. Cannondale’s Scalpel range of cross-country mountain bikes features subtle colourways, primarily black or various fades incorporating white, grey and deep red. Cannondale’s new Scalpel HT is designed to get you winning The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s … Read more
The Race Face Turbine R dropper appears to be a solid alternative for riders searching for one of the best dropper posts due to its stealthy, unassuming design, internals sourced from an industry leader and appealing price. However, not everything is perfect, with a few small drawbacks impacting the overall appeal. Wolf Tooth Resolve dropper post … Read more
The Sidi Dust MTB is a sparkly rust-coloured lightweight shoe for mountain biking and gravel adventures. The sole is nylon and offers enough stiffness for racing and long-distance gravel rides while still being comfortable on- and off the bike with plenty of grip from the classic Sidi-lugged sole. The single Tecno-3 adjuster is not as intuitive as … Read more
