Yes, I know the drill – you shouldn’t cycle with headphones as all your senses should be operating at maximum capacity for safety reasons. And while I tend to agree with this notion, what if the product in question doesn’t block out or affect audio awareness? Well, there is a solution and it comes from the Beijing-based … Read more
Almost every time we write a piece on a new gravel bike, the comment section is awash with statements like “That’s just an old-school mountain bike” — as if it’s a terrible thing. But I think that this stark similarity is actually very, very good, and filling an ever-expanding gap left by the fast progression of mountain … Read more
While attending this year’s Dirty Reiver gravel event, we had a chance to catch this prototype Boardman flat-bar gravel bike that Boardman’s Product Manager Matt Dowler was proudly showcasing at Kielder. Best gravel bikes under £1,500 in 2023 – drop-bar machines that won’t break the bank 2023 UK gravel events – the best off-road races of … Read more
Shimano’s RX6 Gravel shoes are a good choice if you want a shoe to do a variety of riding; stiff enough for racing while being soft enough for all-day adventures and a bit of walking. They have an easily adjustable heavily perforated wrap-around upper with a Boa and hook and loop fastener and their rubberised sole has … Read more
The Smanie Explorer EX Sport is a versatile multi-discipline saddle that pairs all-day comfort with a compact shape that allows maximum freedom of movement for enduro-track shenanigans. It’s also cheap as chips, but with a quality finish that says otherwise. The thick padding and taller saddle rails do mean it sits a little higher than some … Read more
Bike component manufacturer PRO has released new saddles tailored for enduro and electric mountain biking. In conjunction with the new saddles featuring a brand new design, PRO is also launching a new naming convention for its saddles, making it easier to spot from the name what the saddle features are. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike … Read more
What a week for off-road cycling news. Things kicked with a new bike rack from Thule, while Hutchinson announced a brand-new downcountry tyre – the Kraken 2.4. Mondraker unveiled its full-carbon Foxy, and Yeti dropped the covers off a new 650b trail bike. We also showcased Lapierre’s new Pulsium gravel bike and CushCore’s trial-specific tyre insert. Types of mountain bikes: … Read more
Not only has this week been pretty massive on the kit release front but, as always, we’ve got another Five Cool Things to show off. Today, we will check out Altura’s latest bikepacking range and its new mountain bike jersey. Along with those, we’ve got WTB’s new e-bike-specific saddle, Garmin’s new Edge 540 Solar cycling … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas / Photos courtesy of Steve Thomas, Absa Cape Epic, Road.cc]Paris, July 2011 and a seasoned and accomplished Australian pro road bike racer stands high on the most prized podium in the world of cycling, that of the Tour de France. His name was Cadel Evans, a man who was no stranger … Read more
Late last year Yeti overhauled a number of its bikes and now, the brand has brought all of those updates to an all-new model, the SB135. This new bike is designed to unlock the rider’s creativity thanks to the fact it breaks current trends by employing a full 650b wheel set-up. Here’s everything you need … Read more
