G-Form’s Sorata 2 gloves offer a sleek profile, good ventilation and seamless mobility. Whether venturing into enduro, all-mountain, trail, cross-country or even moto riding, they are candidates for the best MTB gloves crown. Bluegrass Prizma 3D glove review Oxford North Shore 2.0 glove review Best winter cycling gloves 2023 – mountain bike gloves to keep your hands warm … Read more
Shocks or shock absorbers and suspension forks are at the very heart of the best mountain bike frame. Most bikes on the market come equipped with an air-sprung shock making the choice between these two suspension options unfairly weighted. However, the original shock absorber – the coil – is making a huge comeback, which begs the question, which shock absorber … Read more
Merida’s latest iteration enduro bike, the One-Sixty, received a humongous refresh last year and it was met with high acclaim. It brought on fresh concepts such as Agilometer sizing and a more than rad geometry. Today, the German brand has taken its long travel rig and has sprinkled it with a bike park flavour, gracing it … Read more
The Michelin Wild Enduro Front Racing Line tyre offers ultimate levels of grip with a super-tough casing and excellent trail-dampening qualities. The super-sticky compound inspires confidence with predictable grip but does come at the cost of longevity and rolling resistance. The weight is also noticeable but as far as front grip goes, the predictability makes … Read more
The OneUp Components Carbon Handlebar does things a little differently but the result is a sublimely comfortable cockpit that doesn’t compromise steering feel. Complete with very usable angles and helpful markings the Carbon Handlebar is one of the best MTB handlebars on the market but it does come at a high price point. Best MTB handlebars … Read more
The total race distance might not appear that intimidating but it’s the combination of harsh terrain, African heat and extreme climbing (16,850m/55,282ft) that give the Absa Cape Epic its fearsome reputation. The 20th edition of the untamed African MTB race will take place from 17-24 March 2024. Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need to know Mountain bike … Read more
The cream of the gravity-racing crop was all geared up and on the start list for the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Championship, held on the legendary Fort William track in Scotland. Continental-Atherton Racing’s 25-year-old Brit, Charlie Hatton had been knocking at the door of a World Cup podium for a few seasons but … Read more
While it’s no secret that Privateer has been working on something new, the company isn’t ready to reveal it all just yet. It takes a lot to bring a bike to market. A lot of testing, tweaking and refining. The bike may not be ready, but Fergus Ryan has been putting the prototype through its paces. 5 … Read more
Gee Atherton is someone who will push his limits time and time again. Even though he’s only recently gone through a gruelling recovery period following his horrific crash during another video in the ridgeline series, he’s back and he’s better than ever. Hold your breath and watch as he takes on the most insane ridgeline yet. … Read more
Despite the global economic downturn, the cycling industry appears to be heading in the right direction and this shows in the new products that are being churned out on what feels like a weekly basis. As always, at off.road.cc, we like to showcase the latest offerings in our weekly Five Cool Things curation to give you, … Read more
