Lake MX332 shoes review

The Lake MX322 are off-road shoes with road levels of performance. They offer stiffness and performance to match other top options in the best gravel bike shoe category but, for many, that won’t be the reason for buying them. What stands Lake apart are the fit and sizing options, but can this make the high price … Read more

Windover Bikes Bostal gravel bike review

The Bostal is described as an on- and off-road gravel bike and it’s very good. It buzzes with excitement when you spin up the pedals and switches lines with the eagerness of a spaniel let loose in a field. It’s comfortable on both byways and singletrack alike and rides well naked or loaded. Only four … Read more

Hutchinson unveils the Wyrm – a trail-specific MTB tyre

Hutchinson’s latest tyre, the Wyrm, is designed to bridge the gap between the Kraken 2.4 and the enduro-based Griffus and is aimed towards those who are after a grippy all-weather set-up or a faster rolling rear tyre. Hutchinson Tundra Hardskin gravel tyre review Hutchinson Griffus 2.5 Hardskin tyre review Best mountain bike tyres 2023 – quality … Read more

Bosch releases lightweight Performance Line SX e-bike motor

Bosch has announced the release of a new lightweight Performance Line SX e-bike motor, weighing two kilograms, targeted to performance riders looking for a high power-to-weight ratio. Combined with the new CompactTube 400 battery, the German e-bike motor brand says the drivetrain system sets a new standard for lightweight electric mountain bikes, gravel bikes and … Read more

Vitus Venon EVO-GR Rival AXS gravel bike review

The latest gravel machine from Vitus is the Venon EVO-GR and it is an absolute belter. Actually designed as an ‘all-road’ bike, the Venon’s racy nature makes it a blast to ride on fast-flowing trails and tracks, and anywhere else you want to get the power down. And for the value hunters among you – it’s got … Read more

This comp has closed Win! £440 worth of Gusset Components prizes

This competition has now closed and we can now reveal the winners:Congratulations to:David Foster: 1st prize Louise White: 2nd prize Morgan Lambert, Bruce Peddie, Ashley Fawlkes, Joe Greenhalf and Adam Chalmers: all winners of the 3rd prizeA representative from Ison Distribution will be in contact with each of you soon. For everybody else, many thanks for entering, and … Read more

Berria’s Bravo XC softtail MTB gets vibration-damping tech

Berria’s latest iteration of the Bravo is a cross-country mountain bike that utilises a host of smart and flexible tech with the aim of giving the riders the lightweight, efficiency, and mechanical simplicity of a hardtail mountain biking but with the vibration-damping qualities of a full susser. The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s best for … Read more

Raleigh Chopper now available in 70s-inspired colourways

The iconic Raleigh Chopper has been remastered, re-released and reissued a number of times since the first edition rolled off the assembly line back in 1967. Once again, the Chopper has been hauled out of retirement, ready to blast you in the face with nostalgia, this time with two limited-edition colourways. Best tried and tested waterproof … Read more

Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Handlebar Pack review

The Aqua Evo Adventure Handlebar Pack is a spacious handlebar bag with a waterproof design but its good performance is compromised by a sub-bar attachment system. This makes using the bag a rather frustrating experience and prevents the bag from being amongst the best handlebar bags for bikepacking. How to pack bikepacking bags – carry everything you need … Read more