The Gestalt XR takes the formula that Marin concocted for the standard Gestalt and gives it a serious shake up. Donning a super aggressive geometry and equipped with a very solid built kit for the cash, it proves that gravel can learn a thing or two from mountain bike design. With that, this bike is … Read more
Mountain bike racing is risky, and downhill is the riskiest of all. Marginal crashes can end pro careers, and in the most extreme form of mountain bike racing, gravity and steep mountain trails often triumph over the career ambitions of racers. A dramatic crash didn’t end the career of one of the best downhill riders of … Read more
Seido Acceleron is the German brand’s top-of-the-range carbon gravel wheelset, constructed with asymmetric rims and a quick-engaging 102T rear hub. These wheels are excellent quality and offer a ride feel that is bound to elevate race results, especially on technical courses. They are, however, slightly let down by the narrowish clincher rim build in the 700c size, … Read more
Designed to keep you fueled and well prepared, Camelbak’s latest hip pack, the M.U.L.E 5 fills a number of roles thanks to a somewhat modular design. It packs a tonne of features within its reasonably small design that makes it comfortable and for the most part, a pleasure to partner with. However, its 5L capacity … Read more
In collaboration with Leatt, Pivot Cycles, a brand best known for its high end mountain and gravel bikes has released the Pivot Factory Racing (or PFR) Limited Edition Firebird. Complete with a mouth-watering build, the gets a colourway that might split opinions but either way, we think it looks rather cool. Best trail and enduro mountain bike … Read more
Coming with bold claims to redefine the lightweight park helmet, Bell’s fresh Sanction 2 DLX Mips packs versatility. Featuring slick styling, excellent comfort, and surprisingly effective breathability, it’s a helmet that brings the heat to those strapped with loftier price tags making it a very worthy contender as one of the best full face MTB … Read more
OneUp Components EDC V2 Tool was one of the first bike-integrated multitools to hit the market and has gained quite a following as a result. That’s because it very cleverly carries almost everything needed to solve any trailside mishap in one, neatly compact unit. The tools included do a superb job without compromising the ergonomics. It is the priciest … Read more
If you’re anything like us, you probably watch a lot of mountain bike videos. They may make you feel all kinds of things: you might want to get out on the bike, crashes may make you cringe, and you may even be inspired. We can pretty much guarantee you that this event is not for … Read more
The Trek Wahoo will set you back £700 ($700 USD/$900 CAD). It’s got 24-inch wheels, a carbon fork and is built to the same standards as the brand’s adult mountain bikes. How to buy the best mountain bike for your child Specialized launches a £3,500 Levo SL Kids e-MTB YT Industries expands Jeffsy Primus range Trek Wahoo 24 … Read more
At this year’s SBT GRVL, Moots and WTB took centre stage by showcasing an innovative prototype gravel bike with a fresh wheel standard – the 750d – that’s poised to redefine the gravel biking experience – if it ever makes it into mass production. 27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels – understanding the differences How 26″ wheels … Read more
