Go behind the scenes and get to know Camille Balanche as she has her sights set on a win in her home country. Winning in Switzerland was the goal, and despite being up top in qualifying and semi-finals, things didn’t go to plan. Getting to see the whole weekend unfold and find out how Camille … Read more
Welcome to our weekly roundup of the most exciting news stories in the world of gravel and mountain biking. This week, the news has definitely been dominated by Shimano, which has taken the gravel riding experience to the next level with the launch of its GRX RX820, a mechanical 12-speed groupset that brings enhanced performance to … Read more
I’ve been quite happy for my gravel riding to remain a suspension free pursuit; well, I was until I spent a couple of months on Specialized’s Diverge STR Expert. With the brand’s Future Shock treatment now extending to the rear end of the Diverge, not only is it one of the comfiest gravel bikes on the … Read more
Another week and yet another five cool things. This time around we’ve got Microshift’s Sword gravel groupset which looks set to undercut the drivetrain giants, as well as a cool, extra curvy drop handlebar from Deda Elementi. On top of that, we’re going to take a look at a toolkit from PRO, Altura’s latest Ridge … Read more
With its latest wheelsets, Sunringle set out to create wheels that are ready to carve a new era of performance during trail scenarios. As a result, the SR329 and 327 wheelsets were born, claiming to represent next-level trail performance, durability, and versatility. 27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels – understanding the differences Five things that weren’t cool … Read more
The Halo Drove Line 700c wheelset is built with excellent, sturdy alloy rims with a wide width to accommodate wider gravel tyres, allowing riders more comfort when riding off-road. This wheelset is well-priced and super reliable, making them an ideal contender as one of the best gravel wheelsets. However, they are a little on the weighty side. New prototype 750d … Read more
Giant has released a couple of new higher-end mountain bike helmets, with the Rail being its top-end offering. It comes with the newest Mips standard – the Air Node Liner – which is both thinner and less intrusive than older versions of Mips. The helmet has a great fit, is super comfy and comes with a … Read more
Wilier’s latest gravel bike addition comes in the form of the Adlar. It’s a bike that’s designed to take you beyond the limits of fatigue thanks to a slack, mountain bike-inspired geometry and all the mounts you can shake a stick at. Here’s everything you need to know. Road bike vs mountain bike: exploring the differences … Read more
Shimano has unveiled the GRX RX820 12-speed mechanical groupset, which updates the gravel groupset’s 1x offerings closer to a mountain bike gear range. The 12-speed groupsets are available in three configurations – two of them built on a 1x setup, and one for 2x – each catering to varied gravel riding styles. Simultaneously, Shimano has also … Read more
Bar ends are a feature from the 1990s and early millennium mountain biking, and waning in popularity. But could these handlebar extensions, with their reputation for crash risk on densely wooded singletrack trails have benefits for your riding? The best mountain bike handlebars you can buy – tried and tested trail bars The best saddles … Read more
