As always, we’ve got yet another Five Cool Things to show off, this time coming in the form of Troy Lee Design’s latest gravel-specific helmet and Canyon’s trail-going e-MTB, the Neuron:ON. On top of that, we check out another luggage solution from Aeroe and some cool products from Lizard Skins. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike … Read more
While a relative newcomer when it comes to the best mountain bike shoes, South African company Leatt has used all of its know-how to develop the 6.0 Clip shoes and it shows. The combination of a stiff sole and a well-ventilated upper results in a shoe that’s ideal for long summer days out. Along with a heft … Read more
Starling Cycles’ latest bike, the MegaMurmur, is one that defies convention and sticks a middle finger to the whole ‘stiffer and lighter equals better’ mindset. The sheer simplicity of its beautifully assembled steel/chromoly frame and single-pivot design results in a unique ride that relishes speed and inspires the utmost confidence. In this build, it is … Read more
I first sampled the YT Szepter gravel bike in San Clemente, USA, at the bike’s international debut late last year. It impressed me on all fronts and made mince meat of the route mapped out for us but an objective assessment would mean testing it here in the UK, too. The terrain on offer in and … Read more
Seido markets the RGT fork as an upgrade pack to any contemporary all-road/gravel bike. It has clearance for wide gravel tyres, takes brake rotors up to 180mm and is compatible with frames using internal cable routing. Its carbon construction adds comfort to any bike setup, and the triple cage mounts on each fork leg adds vaulable cargo … Read more
Back in February, clothing and protectives giant, Fox, stepped into the footwear market with its Union Clip, Flat and Boa shoes. Now, the brand has brought the tech of those three shoes down to a friendlier price point by introducing a canvas upper. Best hardtail mountain bikes 2023 hardtails for every budget Big Read: Racing after lockdown … Read more
Traditionally, the various genres and disciplines of cycling and the accompanying World Championships have all rather un-neatly been partitioned into separate boxes. Yes, cycling is a very deep-rooted and traditional sport, which, for obvious reasons, has mostly been led by the original curly bars and asphalt side of things, which to a large extent is … Read more
The Oxford North Shore 2.0 glove is on the thicker side making it a great option for the shoulder seasons not to mention a great addition to your best winter mountain bike gloves collection. The upper is tough and integrates some padding protection which is handy for fending off trail-side prickles. The palm is very … Read more
ODI’s latest Reflex grips have gone through rigorous testing on the UCI Downhill World Cup and EWS circuits, keeping the hands of the world’s fastest mountain bike athletes glued to the bar. As a result, they come with a fairly complex design complete with squidge-enhancing properties that provide serious grip. But with so many quality … Read more
The Endura Hummvee Plus Mips helmet represents excellent value for money with top-quality construction, a comfortable fit and no-nonsense styling. At this price point it does very little wrong and makes an excellent choice for anyone looking for one of the best mountain bike helmets for trail or enduro use. What is a Mips helmet? Is it … Read more
