Quoc has taken its proven Gran Tourer concept and has shaped it into a shoe that’ll appeal to those whose riding straddles the line between gravel and cross-country. Utilising the brand’s recognisable style, the shoe brings a welcomed sense of efficiency, comfort, and grip when off the bike – something that might help it gain … Read more
Roval – Specialized’s component arm – has launched new cross-country mountain bike parts that fall under the Control SL moniker. The new integrated carbon cockpit, carbon seatpost and alloy wheels claim to deliver ‘the highest levels of performance-backed geometry, insane weight-savings and, above all, the control’. The Terra CLX II is Roval’s lightest gravel wheelset Best MTB … Read more
The British cycling shoe brand Quoc has broadened its shoe range, introducing two shoes that cater more to those who ride cross-country mountain bikes – and a pair of slippers. Coming in the form of the Gran Tourer XC, a tweaked version of the much loved Gran Tourer II gravel shoe, and the Escape Off-Road, the … Read more
We are back with another edition of Team ORCC ’23 and this time we join myself, and I go off to the Forest of Dean to visit Sprung to have suspension wizard, Jake Ireland set up my Lapierre Spicy’s suspension perfectly. Team ORCC ’23 | EP.01 – We’re back! Busting those suspension myths with Fox … Read more
Built to suit every gravel rider, whether you’re a big distance bikepacker or someone who prefers mixing their surfaces, Roval’s new Terra CLX II wheelset is said to combine lightweight with durability. Here’s everything you need to know. Best gravel wheelsets 2023 – fast and furious off-road wheels The best trail and enduro mountain bike … Read more
Affectionately known as ‘Swedish Gold’, Öhlins’ TTX22m.2 is the brand’s latest coil shock that gets a range of updates that have made it more user-friendly than before. With that, it’s easy to set up and it balances a level of comfort and grip with a lively responsiveness that many will appreciate. But against Fox and RockShox, … Read more
Revel’s original Ranger in 2020 brought the brand’s Canfield Balance Formula to a cross-country platform. Now, Revel has given the Ranger a fresh new look with a redesigned rear end and a one-tool system, bringing a host of new benefits. 11 mountain bike things you think you need… But probably don’t The best gravel and adventure bikes … Read more
For over a decade now, if you’ve wanted to be sure that the e-bike you are buying has a quality drive system, there has been only one name you need to look for: Bosch eBike Systems. While other brands have since hopped on the e-bike success train, the popularity and respect that modern e-bikes have garnered are in … Read more
When buying your next set of elbow pads, there are a few things to consider, such as its purpose, the design of the pad, the fit and feel and whether they will work with your typical mountain bike outings, as well as the type of off-road cycling clothing you wear regularly. If a pad is too … Read more
Orucase Smuggler HC is a smaller volume handlebar bag that attaches via TPU straps to the bars. It features an insulated stiff body design with reflective details and a front zip location that allows access under an out-front mount. It has stash pockets at either end, an internal divider and a key holder all for … Read more
