Ripe with a pair of updates, SRAM has aimed to bring more modulation and control to its latest Maven B1 brake. With a new SwingLink and revised pistons, the brand has managed just that, making its most powerful brake much easier to master, without the learning curve of the old model. But with such usable … Read more
The POC Men’s Motion Rain MTB Jacket boasts a versatility that means it certainly shouldn’t be reserved for off-road trails. It’s perhaps more realistically a commuter cycling jacket that will keep you bone dry and looking good, both on and off the bike.The main thing you’re looking for from a rain jacket is waterproofing and … Read more
Racing season is now upon us, and contrary to what social media and top-level racing might suggest, enduro is perhaps the friendliest and most accessible form of mountain bike racing there is. You don’t need to be a fledgling Jack Moir to have a go at racing, but there are a few things you should … Read more
The Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro Elbow Guards are well worth a visit for riders seeking light, minimalist elbow protection to take the sting out of minor crashes. They feature removable D30 Diablo inserts, which provide CE Level 1 protection and will fit underneath multiple layers of clothing. I’ve been wearing them since the slip-slop … Read more
Spring brings hope and hero dirt, and all praise to whoever you praise, that the dreamiest riding season is right around the corner. March to May (the Holy Trinity of trail months as I like to think of it) is an awesome time to ride, not least because the ground is sucked of excess moisture … Read more
The Shimano XTR Trail SPD Pedals, in this M9120 incarnation, are a refinement of a classic. Aimed at trail riders who want some platform support, these have a useful tension adjustment range, rattle-free engagement, and are smooth and consistent operators. If you’re after some grip when unclipped, though, the lack of pins won’t be for … Read more
OneUp has just graduated from the Colin Chapman school of engineering with its new, 303g XC Clip Pedals, claiming they are now the thinnest dual-sided MTB pedals money can buy. Best mountain bike pedals Review: OneUp Components V2 Carbon Handlebar OneUp Components joins forces with Jackson Goldstone to unveil signature grips “Simplify, then add lightness” … Read more
Lapierre have unveiled an all new Overvolt AM CF electric mountain bike, with a lightweight frame and an arguably understated design compared to some of the more out-there creations we’ve seen from the Dijon-based bike brand in previous years. The ‘world’s first’ adjustable seat tube: Pivot’s new Shuttle LT electric mountain bike pushes the boundaries … Read more
I’ve said it time and time again, gravel is one of the broadest genres of cycling there is. At one end, you’ve got a burgeoning crop of lightweight and aerodynamic race bikes. At the other end, you’ve got Kona’s Legend of Big Fork, or LBF for short, and it really doesn’t take things all that … Read more
As Nukeproof makes a grand return to mountain biking, it does so under new ownership, one which is also leading in new and different directions. Now under the same roof as Ridley – that being the Belgian Cycling Factory – the brand is making a bold entry into the world of cross-country racing. “I want … Read more
