While the UK has a packed 2023 calendar of gravel events, there is even more on offer overseas. From Kenyan dirt roads to the mountain passes of Switzerland and weekend gravel packages with a recovery sauna included, there is plenty to explore beyond our island nation. Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? … Read more
Windover Bikes is a new steel-frame bike manufacturer that’s been set up by Enigma alumni Chris Davis, Sam Watson and Richard Lambert. After years of testing, the group has now released two new gravel bike models, utilising their experience in frame design and construction. 2023 UK gravel events – the best off-road races of the year The … Read more
Muc-Off’s downhill racing team known for nurturing young talent has been around for a little while now. Today, the brand has announced that it is hunting for fresh talent. The new competition has three places on the academy team up for grabs, with a chance of making it to the fully supported team in 2024. Team ORCC ’23 … Read more
Liv, the women-specific mountain bike brand, has added a new hardtail mountain bike, dubbed the Lurra, to its range. The new bike is made from aluminium and features a progressive trail geometry targeted for those who want a versatile and playful bike that is good value for money. Five reasons why you should have a … Read more
Waterproof shoes for flat pedals aren’t especially common so it’s refreshing to see a brand step up to the plate. Leatt has done a cracking job with the 4.0 HydraDri Flat Pedal shoe, blending a grippy outsole with an effective waterproof membrane – although the zip can just become a bit of a struggle when muddy. Cycling … Read more
Trek has updated its full-suspension Rail e-MTB range with a new Bosch smart system and Removable Integrated Battery (RIB), while top models gain updated frame design. Best MTB handlebars – tried and tested trail bars Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – all you need to know about e-bikes off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, … Read more
Welcome back to another Five Cool Things where we show off the coolest bits of off-road gear that’s come through our doors for testing. This week, we’ve got Troy Lee Designs’ latest helmet, BMC’s cross-country thoroughbred, Vitus’s wallet-friendly trail ripper and a titanium gravel bike from Principia. Rounding off the cool tech, we’ve got a light … Read more
Magicshine’s Monteer 8000S V2 takes the excellent battery life and huge output of the original light but adds a remote control. While a simple addition, this ups the ease of use and, importantly, increases the overall adjustability of the light making it one of the best mountain bike light options right now. It doesn’t penetrate quite as … Read more
Some exciting tech news has come out this week with a bunch of fresh bikes on the scene. We saw Modraker’s do-it-all trail bike – now in alloy – and Bold showed off its integrated rear shock design on a new enduro rig. Giant’s new Revolt was leaked in the Australian markets, revealing that the brand … Read more
Boasting a comprehensive bike range that already includes a gravel adventure bike, Kinesis recognised the need for an adventure mountain bike. In stepped brand ambassador, Emma Ossenton. Armed with some cartoon-like drawings, she designed what would quickly be known as the Fernweh. Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Big Read: Racing after … Read more
