Laurens ten Dam is well known and highly respected in the world of gravel and ultra racing, having been an early convert to the new rough side of dropped bar bike racing over a decade ago, whilst still racing as a WorldTour pro on the road. “What we need is to give people a special … Read more
Electric mountain bikes and the suspension travel they’re equipped with is a pretty open and shut case for many. If a bike is kitted with a motor to do most of the hard work for you, why not load it up with all of the suspension? However, Specialized aims to buck that trend with the … Read more
SRAM’s Maven is a brake that shook up the market not only for its bulky looks but for the heft of power it delivers. Now found on trail bikes through to downhill rigs, it’s become a go-to for anyone seeking the pinnacle of braking power. However, the brand has shown that it’s not quite done … Read more
Pembree’s latest pedal release, the D3A, is a story of simplification. While the latest iteration of the flat pedal still holds the brand’s key values, it does away with the unique pin and axle-entry design of old. What’s left are a pair of cracking pedals that provide tonnes of support and traction thanks to their … Read more
Known for producing wheels, rims, tyres and clothing for gravel and MTB riders since 2015, Teravail is branching out with the launch of new gravel and bikepacking handlebars, dropper posts and bar tape. ‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to … Read more
Barnoldswick-based outfit Hope is internationally renowned for its CNC-machined components and, namely, its brakes. However, in recent years, the brand has been playing around with carbon fibre, both in its current crop of handlebars, the existing HP916 enduro bike and its legendary Carbon Track Frame as used at the Olympics. However, at 2026’s Corebike show, … Read more
Returning kid on the block, Cilo, is all about employing everything possible with Shimano’s EP8 drive system, while building it into an attractive and versatile enduro e-MTB. Although the sizing is interesting, the result is a mega agile and well-equipped big travel machine that’s more about threading the needle and general trail larking about than … Read more
The week running up to the Corebike show is always a huge one for fresh releases, and this year is certainly no exception. In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re going to check out Starling’s entry into the growing 32-inch wheel market, Renthal’s fresh clipless pedals, brakes from Lewis, and a neat gravel saddle from … Read more
When it comes to off-road bike tech, my eyes tend to be rolling while both wide open and winking a lot of late, though at the same time I have to admit it also makes me grin. The mountain bike is dead. Long live the MTB! Mountain biking has become gentrified… but is that progress? … Read more
The latest incarnation of the USE Exposure Zenith helmet light gets a USB-C port upgrade for quicker and easier charging, a slightly bigger battery and increased lumen output. It’s still a top performer, and is now even more intuitive to use, but it’ll put a sizeable dent in your wallet. Best mountain bike lights 2026 … Read more
