Additive manufacturing spells new grounds for Deviate Cycles

Additive manufacturing is something we’ve seen an increasing number of brands turn to for myriad reasons. Atherton Bikes chose the method in order to offer customisable geometries, while others opt for it as a cost-effective way of prototyping. Scottish brand, Deviate Cycles is doing it for a very different reason. It wants to bring manufacturing into the UK … Read more

Leatt Ultralite Airflex knee guard review

Leatt’s Airflex Ultralite knee guards are so light you might well forget you are wearing them. Without straps or Velcro retention, they stay in place brilliantly via silicone grippers and are so flexible they feel akin to knee warmers after a few miles. Their low bulk belies their level 1 CE-certified protection level which is … Read more

South African MTB brands you should know

Mountain biking might be dominated by the Northern Hemisphere’s market size, brand headquarters and race venues but the South doesn’t lack influence.  Komoot vs Strava – which cycling app is best for you? 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own The best gravel bikes we’ve tested that you can buy and get shipped to your … Read more

Hunt updates its popular XC Wide wheelset

As its name suggests, the Hunt XC Wide wheelset is aimed at cross-country-specific riding. That said, it’s quickly become outdated so Hunt has gone back to the drawing board and updated its budget friendly XC wheelset. Best gravel wheelsets 2023 – fast & furious off-road wheels Hunt Trail Wide V2 wheelset review Hunt introduces new Proven Carbon Race MTB wheels … Read more

The Fearless Vulture is back but with a titanium frame

Back in 2018, Fearless Bikes introduced the Vulture, a gravel bike that we praised for its great value for money and well-thought-out frameset. A full five years later, the Vulture is back but this time it gets a fresh look, and a titanium frame. The 11 gravel-specific products you never knew you needed Can you … Read more

Canyon enters the pedal space with the Performance MTB Flat Pedals

Canyon has spent the best part of 21 years building nothing but bikes. Today, that has all changed – the brand has stepped into the componentry market with the MTB Performance Flat Pedals, a set of pedals that Canyon has built to be the best available. Five ways to tell your shock needs a service … Read more

Cycling motivation: 8 tips to get you back on the bike

We’ve all been there. You want to ride but, for some reason, motivation is nowhere to be found. Be it life stuff, other commitments, something going on with your bike or you’re simply just too tired – and summoning the desire to move just isn’t happening. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or … Read more

Leatt Body Tee Airflex Stealth body armour review

Leatt’s Body Tee AirFlex Stealth is an upper body and back protector that’s designed for ultimate comfort and breathability, while also offering useful protection. Thanks to the top’s slim and minimalist design, it firmly lives up to its claims, remaining comfortable and reasonably cool on lengthy rides. Even though its chest protector pad lacks the breeziness found … Read more

Lake MX177 shoes review

The Lake MX177 are off-road-specific shoes designed for all-day comfort yet still deliver when it comes to performance and stability. With many sterling options available, do the Lake MX177s have what it takes to stake a claim as one of the best mountain bike shoes? Fizik Terra Atlas shoes review QUOC Gran Tourer II review Shimano … Read more

Complete guide to the Stan’s NoTubes wheel range

[Sponsored content] As most people know, Stan’s NoTubes made its name by being the first brand to market tyre sealant technology – it is the OG of tyre sealant if you will. In 2001, Stan’s developed a method to replace inner tubes with a liquid sealant to repair punctures instantly and, with this technical innovation, the … Read more