For fans of Tailfin’s well reviewed Cargo Cage, Trunk Top Bag and Alloy Rack, the addition of a top tube bag has been a long time coming. Though Tailfin lovers can now rejoice, as the brand now offers the Top Tube Pack that comes in five sizes and can fit a range of top tubes. Bikepacking … Read more
The Tailfin Top Tube Pack takes a common and popular style and levels it up with stability and function that has proved faultless. With near-flawless functionality and competitive pricing, it makes a seriously convincing case as one of the best bike packing frame bags. 76 Projects A.S.S. Top Tube Bag review Straight Cut Top Tube Bag review … Read more
Team Specialized-Toyota-Ninety One is one of the more dedicated teams towards the Absa Cape Epic. Their exploits towards the yellow (men’s) and orange (women’s) jerseys drive programmes such Songo.Info, a development framework providing upliftment for youth. Arguably this provided extra motivation for teammates Matt Beers and Chris Blevins to team up for the second time. Bike … Read more
Pembree is an eco-friendly brand that doesn’t skimp on performance or build quality. Those two points ring ever true with the brand’s D2A pedals, which are one of the best MTB flat pedal options on the market thanks to the stunning aesthetics paired with an almost immovable grip. However, the lack of a real concave comes at a cost. PNW … Read more
Mountain bikers have always demanded better crash impact protection than road riders, and they are more accepting of sacrificing weight and aerodynamics for that outcome. Modern helmets feature a plethora of safety-increasing features both outside and inside of the helmet – and WaveCel is one of them. Let’s have a closer look at this technology that … Read more
Cannondale Topstone is a gravel bike that’s loved for its minimalist suspension solution and now, the brand has taken things up a notch and added the premium LAB71 touch to the gravel bike. The Topstone LAB71 is available as a frameset only and utilises Cannondale’s carbon know-how to make the bike lighter than ever before without sacrificing stiffness … Read more
Time’s XC 8 pedal is the perfect pedal for those riders looking to ride clipped-in off-road, that’s mountain biking, cyclo-cross, gravel & adventure riding even the odd bit of commuting on the road bike (sssh no one will notice). They never seem to get clogged up, they always work and they offer an impressive amount … Read more
Just last week SRAM launched its long-awaited direct-mount derailleurs alongside some stealthy new brake levers and already we’ve caught wind of Shimano following suit. Here’s everything you need to know. Your complete guide to bikepacking – what kit you need, how to plan and prepare The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s best for bikes? … Read more
Nopinz, the British manufacturer of performance cycling apparel – namely focusing on aerodynamics – has launched its first gravel-specific product, the Pro-1 Gravel speed suit. This suit is targeted at those after the fastest times and marginal gains. Best gravel bike shoes 2023 2023 UK gravel events – the best off-road races of the year 2023 … Read more
Canyon’s cross-country hardtail, the Exceed has been given a refresh for 2023. This year, the bike is graced with a new lick of paint, but that brand has also launched a new, more affordable model. Cross-country mountain bikes: understanding their design and geometry What is downcountry? Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need to know The … Read more
