The Mons Royale Tarn Merino Shift Wind jersey packs in comfort but adds a very useful weather protection feature, making it a top that’ll appeal to those who ride big mountains or simply want to beat wind chill. While mega effective, it comes up large in terms of sizing and you’ll need deep pockets. Best MTB pants – mountain … Read more
It’s Friday and you know what that means – another Five Cool Things. This week we’ve not got one but two items from All Mountain Style, as well as Michelin’s tackiest race tyres and a fancy steerer-integrated multitool from OneUp Components. That’s not all, as there is also Topeak’s lower-priced MTB-specific floor pump. Bare bar riding: Ditch … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas / Photographs by Ekoi and Red Bull Content Pool]With two back-to-back XCO MTB Olympic titles, five World Championships, 33 World Cup wins and seven overall World Cup titles to his credit, Julian Absalon stands tall as one of the sport’s greatest-ever racers. His staggering run of World Cup victories was only … Read more
Fizik’s Ferox Vento Carbons are unquestionably one of the best mountain bike shoes on the market – they are also adequately equipped to double up for duty as gravel bike shoes, too. The stiff sole provides the perfect balance between power transfer and long-distance comfort and the large wide Powerstrap delivers excellent security across the top … Read more
Tweedlove has teamed up with Bosch eBike Systems to launch a new two-day race for electric mountain bike riders. The inaugural event, called TweedLove’s Electric Weekend or ‘E23’ in short, will take place on the weekend from 18-20 August 2023. Canyon’s e-MTB and e-gravel bike range 2023 Bosch ups the ante with lightweight Performance Line CX … Read more
Race Face’s Flank Core body protector is the usual case of less is more. It marries a simple, comfortable and breathable tee with useful-but-comprehensive protection. It does come with a few foibles, however, as it’s tough to take off and the seams aren’t of the highest quality but, for the cash, it’s an ideal companion for … Read more
Pirelli has expanded its gravel tyre range with the introduction of the Cinturato Gravel RC X tyre. Designed to tackle rugged terrains and endure demanding conditions in iconic gravel races or during bikepacking trips, the “X” in the name stands for “extreme.” Best gravel tyres 2023 – fast and grippy rubber for all conditions Gravel … Read more
The Lazer Cage KinetiCore full-face helmet has a host of fancy features which make it a competitive downhill or enduro offering. It proves to be a comfortable helmet which has great airflow and works well for all-day sessions. The fixed visor and lack of dial retention adjustment may be off-putting for some but shouldn’t be considered deal … Read more
The Granite Quiver Tool Roll is a product that truly does what it says on the tin. However, adding this to any bike modestly ups its carrying capacity, enabling the rider to easily store all of the essentials in a compact, lightweight and weather-resistant package. While the top strap can be a little fiddly and lacks … Read more
The Sportful Cliff Supergiara jersey is aimed towards gravel riders and it takes the styling up a level compared to the standard Supergiara range. While it might be designed to cater to gravel riding, the fit and function are still very road-biased. Assos Mille GTC Jersey C2 Assos Mille GTC Kiespanzer C2 bib short review The 11 … Read more
