The Absa Cape Epic‘s UCI women’s field was not short on hard racing and stage drama at the sharp end. The orange leader’s jersey changed hands three times, the most dramatic being Team e-FORT.net | SeattleCoffeeCo’s Amy Wakefield racing back from injury alongside teammate Candice Lill, to take a commanding lead. Bike check: Nino Schurter’s Scott Spark … Read more
Thanks to a huge geometry overhaul in 2022, Canyon’s Spectral:ON CF8 naturally excels when the terrain gets steep and technical. It’s one of the lighter e-MTBs around and this has resulted in it being a lively yet well-mannered bike and a genuine segment contender among the best e-MTBs. However, it is lacking in one area: its uphill behaviour. … Read more
Fresh paint jobs, new clothing and bike upgrades can best describe one of the busiest weeks in the world of off-road cycling. Canyon’s cross-country steed, the Exceed, received new colours and a budget-friendly model and a slinky gravel-inspired speed suit was unveiled by Nopinz. Shimano’s direct-mount derailleur concept has also just hit patent listing while Cannondale topped up its … Read more
Halo Fibre-Tech is a synthetic, ammonia-free latex tubeless tyre sealant designed and made in the UK, that should work at a range of pressures to suit all bikes. In our tests, it has performed well but it’s only available in small or giant-sized containers. Claims of six months lifespan and sealing punctures up to 6mm are impressive, … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]Back in 2009, YouTube was still very much in its infancy and few of us could have imagined just how much the emerging world of digital and social media would come to impact our futures. At that time “going viral” was something few of us knew much of beyond the medical sense. … Read more
This week has been a big one for racing news with the Absa Cape Epic bringing the usual drama but that doesn’t mean the flow of fresh cool things hasn’t dried up. No, because today, we’re going to show you exciting new goods from Five Ten, Fizik, Hunt, Marin, and Ergon. Let’s get on with … Read more
It’s been a long wait but SRAM’s T-Type drivetrains have finally hit the market and, in its first week, we’ve been plagued with pictures of people standing on their mechs, and videos of EDR racers shifting surprisingly smoothly up some horrendous climbs. Without a doubt, it’s made quite the impression in more ways than one … Read more
Nino Schurter needs little introduction, one of mountain biking’s most accomplished and celebrated racers. He’s known for his attention to detail and absolute focus with precision bike handling skills. It isn’t uncommon to see footage of Schurter whipping it on race courses and giving the crowd a show. The Scott-SRAM MTB Racing team plays a … Read more
Muc-Off tubeless sealant boasts big claims for puncture protection and longevity. It can be used in almost all bike tyres featuring a wide pressure range, a bright pink colour that makes it stand out and the potential to stick around even after months of use. Vittoria Universal Tubeless Tire Sealant review WTB TCS Tubeless Tyre … Read more
Mountain bike racing fans are set to enjoy the World Cup season a bit differently this year after Discovery acquired rights to the broadcast coverage. Now, the company best known for its nature documentaries has revealed details of how it’ll go about bringing the best mountain bike racing coverage to your television screens. Discover the … Read more
