This is your complete guide to SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, featuring everything from lightweight Level brakes and more powerful G2 models to the burly four-pot Code stoppers and everything in between. Whether you are looking for an upgrade or want to check out a new bike’s component specification prior to purchase, we’ve got you covered with full specification lists, … Read more
The Union takes on the role of the flat pedal option in Fox’s fresh shoe line-up. It gets most of the excellent features we saw on the Fox Union Clip and its tread and rubber compound offer excellent and reliable grip. While on the pricier side of the best mountain bike shoe spectrum, the asking price is par … Read more
Offering a mid-sized platform that caters for gravel through to trail riding, the Crankbrothers Mallet Trail pedals offer more support than the Candy or Eggbeater without compromising weight. They certainly look the part and the feel when clipped in is impressive but a few small issues have impacted its position within the best mountain bike pedals. Best … Read more
Lining up right next to the ex-WorldTour pros, cyclocross sensation Cameron Mason looked confident about tackling the upcoming UCI gravel race, Gralloch. That is perhaps because this is the closest UCI gravel race the 22-year-old will get to race near his home country, Scotland. We caught the rider on the evening before the race and … Read more
Easton’s Microfibre Handlebar Tape is primarily designed to reduce buzz from the road or trail. It’s a tape that doesn’t get squishy or slippery. While grip, buzz reduction, and comfort are excellent in the dry, when wet grip wains making its price a bit tricky to swallow. However, it is very easy to install and adjust. … Read more
The Specialized Phenom Expert saddle is a flat profile saddle that features Mimic technology and titanium rails. The shape allows moving about and changing position well, which makes this saddle better suited for mountain biking than gravel riding. Women’s saddle guide – how to choose the best women’s saddle 10 of best saddles you can … Read more
This week has been busy on the tech front, and we have quite an exciting array of news and features compiled for you. Starting off with perhaps the most exciting of them – because we all love a sneak peek of prototype cycling tech – what we reckon is the new Canyon Grail. This creation was … Read more
The inaugural UCI gravel race Gralloch took place last weekend in the small Scottish town of Gatehouse of Fleet, and at the very front of the startline among cycling pros Connor Swift, Nathan Haas and Alex Dowsett was the cycling enthusiast and F1 driver Valtteri Bottas. We managed to catch the F1 superstar for a quick bike check and pre-race feelings. … Read more
As always, we’ve got another five cool things for you to check out, including MET’s Parachute MCR, a convertible helmet designed for the ultimate versatility and Rapha’s adventure-friendly Explore trousers. Along with those, there are some knee pads from Scott, a spendy saddle from Prologo and ODI’s latest grips. Best mountain bikes for under £1000 … Read more
[Sponsored content]Cycling technology seems to develop at a rapid pace. But if there’s been one revolution more important than any other over the last decade, it’s in the realm of tubeless tyres. off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own The best gravel and adventure bikes you can … Read more
