Much like the original that’s nestled within the twists and turns of the Laguna Seca Raceway, Sea Otter Girona is one of the biggest and most exciting bike shows on the planet. Located just an hour and a bit from Barcelona, Sea Otter Girona is known for its superb gravel roads, pristine Tarmac and amazing weather. The historic town will … Read more
If you ride bikes, there’s a good chance you care about the environment. No matter where you ride, you’ll likely notice the impact of the weather and how often it changes. In this video, three cyclists set off on an adventure with a somewhat heavy goal in mind to showcase the impacts of climate change on Spain’s … Read more
The flow of cool kit finding its way into the office is showing no signs of slowing as this week, we’ve got everything from a bike, right through to some winter riding goodness. Berria has dropped in its cross country soft tail, and we’ve got fresh kit from Troy Lee Designs just to name a … Read more
In this week’s roundup, we bring you a selection of exciting stories from the world of off-road cycling. Moots, renowned for its titanium bikes, has ventured into new territory with the release of the Express, its first-ever carbon e-bike designed for adventure. Meanwhile, Genesis takes a different route, unveiling its 2023 Fugio gravel bike lineup with an … Read more
Genesis Bikes has revealed the 2023 lineup of its iconic Fugio gravel bikes. The highlight of the updated bike is a move from steel to an aluminium frame and the addition of some seriously chunky tyres. Best gravel tyres 2023 – fast and grippy rubber for all conditions Best gravel wheelsets 2023 – fast and furious … Read more
Considered a great bike for committed enduro riders, the One-Sixty’s aluminium construction and 162mm of frame travel made it terrific value when launched last year. A bike capable of pedalling uphill, and frame strength rated for severe downhill and bike park trails. Merida One-Forty 6000 review Merida Big.Nine 10k first ride review Merida Ninety-Six 8000 … Read more
When you think of expensive and exotic mountain bike components and frame choices, they’re mostly made from carbon fibre, right? Rims, handlebars, and even bottle cages can be made from the coveted material, delivering those two attributes that mountain bikers value most: strength and lightness. Video: Ceramic vs steel bearings – an engineer explains the … Read more
Topeak’s Joeblow Mountain EX packs a tyre inflation punch thanks to superb efficiency among a number of useful features. Even if its plastic build mars an otherwise perfect score sheet, it’s certainly kind on the wallet and a genuine contender for the best floor pumps crown. First look – Park Tool DT-5.2 Disc Facing Tool Topeak … Read more
With its rich collection of features and range of useful pockets, Scott’s Vanguard Evo Jacket protector shows huge promise in the best MTB body armour space. Even though it’s comfortable and offers excellent coverage, a few flaws let down an otherwise fantastic bit of kit. Best MTB knee pads 2023 Leatt Body Tee Airflex Stealth body … Read more
Moots, the renowned American bicycle manufacturer well known for its titanium bikes, has unveiled its latest bike, the Express. The bike not only marks the brands’ first foray into carbon-fibre construction but also the e-bike market. Best gravel bikes under £1,500 in 2023 – drop-bar machines that won’t break the bank Gravel bike vs mountain bike: … Read more
