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Leatt Handlebar Kit Launch Control 6.0
The Leatt Handlebar Kit Launch Control 6.0 takes an unusual approach. Rather than engineering flex into the bar, Leatt has just built it stiff, but vibe-damping comfort comes from the clever grips paired with it instead. The combination works rather well, delivering a stiff and direct feel that remains comfy through choppy terrain. It still … Read more
From his 1996 Olympic-winning bike to this year’s Cape Epic: We talk tech and evolution with Bart Brentjens
American Eagle is a bike brand few younger riders will have heard of, and yet back in the early 1990s heyday of mountain bike racing, these Dutch-reared American Eagles soared high and mighty, with Bart Brentjens riding an American Eagle to the historic first-ever Olympic Mountain Bike XCO title in Conyers, Atlanta. From Olympic gold … Read more
Lauf’s cross-country mountain bike electrified: Lauf e-Elja first ride review
Blasting onto the market with its first-ever mountain bike, the unforgivingly envelope-pushing Elja, a couple of years ago, Lauf has entered the e-MTB market with the e-Elja. Lauf’s debut into the world of pedal-assist takes the polarising ethos of its regular mountain bike, but ups the travel, bolts on TQ’s HPR60 drive system and is … Read more
Developed for modern gravel racing, Fulcrum’s Sharq GR and Sonic GR are optimised for 47-50mm tyres… and can fit up to 76mm
Thanks to the UCI recognising the sport, gravel racing is huge these days, and now, brands are scrambling to create bikes and components to help racers gain the edge against their rivals. That means big tyres and aero features, and that’s exactly what Fulcrum has done with its latest Sharq GR and Sonic GR wheelsets. … Read more
Troy Lee Designs Skyline Superlyte Trousers
The Troy Lee Designs Skyline Superlyte Trousers are simple yet effective, with a light, breathable build and plenty of pockets. The non-adjustable waistband and slim cut may not be for everyone, however, and as they’re not great in the wet they’re a little lacking in versatility. For warm summer rides they’re great, though.Troy Lee Designs … Read more
Look moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach, and introduces fresh range of gravel-specific pedals
Look’s already comprehensive range of pedals spans all genres of cycling, but until now, it hasn’t had a dedicated selection of gravel pedals. Today, the brand has fixed that by introducing two all-new options, while realigning its X-Track clipless pedal to fit within its new gravel line up. Here are all of the details. Flat … Read more
Best trail mountain bikes 2026: Versatile MTBs for all kinds of rides
Trail is the broadest genre of mountain biking. Built to take on a little bit of everything, trail MTBs have become the go-to for the vast majority. But with such a wide choice of bikes on the market, picking the best one for you is no easy feat, so here are the very best trail … Read more