Eurobike is back! We’ve been hitting the (many) halls and getting up close and personal with some of the coolest and newest off-road bikes and tech. Here are some of the highlights. Buyer’s guide to winter kit – stay comfortable and cosy on the bike this winter Best trail and enduro mountain bike tyres you … Read more
This new video from Hunt Wheels and Shawn Neer is short, sweet and to the point. There are some stunning visuals, and the location looks pretty epic. Sometimes life takes you in new directions, and this is exactly what’s happening for Shawn. With his step back from racing, this video welcomes the next step in his … Read more
This week’s tech news has been a mix of all things mountain biking. We’ve seen new tyre inserts from CushCore, an XC bike from Berria, a new Raleigh Chopper reissue, new tyres from Hutchinson and a motor from Bosch. We’ve also had a proper look at what makes SRAM SX and NX drivetrains great budget-friendly options and … Read more
Earlier this week, Shimano announced the release of the all-new EX and ET range of adventure footwear. Designed for a bit of everything, including both on- and off-the-bike jaunts, the range is six-model strong and comes with a variety of features. Best gravel bike shoes 2023 Best mountain bike shoes 2023 How to go bikepacking: A … Read more
In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’ve got a slew of interesting products that have made it into our office ahead of testing. We’ve got the latest iteration of Ragley’s Big Al, Fox’s Transfer dropper post and CushCore’s Trail focussed tyre inserts. On top of that, there are also grips from AMS and Endura’s summer-going … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas / Photographs by Ruben Plasencia, Sergio Villalba, Patrick Farnsworth / @bikesordeath] You’re highly unlikely to ever see his name on the result boards of a UCI World Cup MTB race, yet 41-year-old Parisian off-road ultra-racer and bike packer, Sofiane Sehili is a beguiling legend of the long-ride game. Be that on flat or … Read more
Crux is Specialized’s premium gravel bike that comes with a lot of characteristics borrowed from both its cyclo-cross history and featherweight Aethos road bike. The lightweight carbon frame offers excellent comfort on gravel surfaces but, with this specific model, the rest of the bike spec is not up to the same level as the frame. Best gravel bikes … Read more
Bolstering its range of rim-protecting tyre inserts, CushCore has added yet another insert to the line-up. Designed especially for e-mountain bikes, CushCore E-MTB is said to offer maximum protection for the extra weight and potential speeds of e-bikes. Tubolight EVO HD tyre insert review Mountain bike tyre inserts – everything you need to know Nukeproof … Read more
With all the trends and standards, mountain biking can become overwhelming with seemingly too many options and little to distinguish between them. Drivetrains are simpler. Or at least, they should be. When selecting a new drivetrain for your mountain bike or considering an upgrade, the brand choice is binary: Shimano or SRAM for the most part. … Read more
Last week, I got back from a trip to my home country, Finland, where the inaugural FNLD GRVL gravel race took place. The prestigious event filled the city of Lahti in southern Finland with gravel bikes of all kinds, bringing together gravel enthusiasts from all over the World. Despite being first and foremost a gravel … Read more
