Today, Specialized has announced that it has laid off eight percent of its staff, claiming that it’s a ‘shift for the future’. This immediate-effect lay-off effects around 125 people globally. Your complete guide to the Specialized gravel and mountain bike shoe range Specialized Diverge STR gets front and rear Future Shock Specialized Men’s Trail Long … Read more
USE Exposure’s Zenith MK2 combines a high lumen count and useful battery life with a beautiful build quality and beam pattern. As expected from Exposure, it comes with a selection of neat features making it one of the best mountain bike lights you can buy. However, it is at the expensive end of the scale. … Read more
The Icelandic gravel bike brand Lauf has opened up applications for UK-based gravel ambassadors to demonstrate the diversity of gravel riding – and what its flagship bike, Seigla, can do. Gravel bike geometry: everything you need to know Gravel bike racing – everything you need to know Gravel cycling: Unsupported vs organised gravel events As … Read more
Leatt’s Jacket MTB Trail 3.0 jacket is an excellent cold-weather option. It’s well-insulated to keep you warm when the temperature plummets while remaining reasonably breathable. It fends off rain impressively well and suits casual wear, making it a worthy consideration in the best MTB jacket category. Buyer’s guide to waterproof mountain bike and gravel jackets PNW Lander jacket review … Read more
Cane Creek has released a new Hellbender 70 Visco Headset which promises to eliminate high-frequency vibration from your bike’s steering, claiming to work especially well on front-heavy bikes. Your complete guide to bearings How to pack bikepacking bags – carry everything you need and more Best bikepacking seat packs for gravel and mountain bikes – … Read more
Once again we’ve got yet another Five Cool things for you. This week we’re showing off some fresh componentry from DMR and PNW Components as well as a tech-filled helmet from POC. Though, the star of the show might be Hope’s brand-new F22 pedals. As always, we’ll also highlight the most interesting stories of the … Read more
If you’ve been following our content over the past year, you’ll know that we’ve covered SRAM’s new drivetrain featuring a fresh direct-mount derailleur in detail. We first noticed it on Nino Schurter’s Championship-winning Scott Spark and now it’s been spotted on Craigslist… Ratio has developed a direct-mount derailleur Can you use a road bike helmet for mountain … Read more
ESI is a brand probably best known for its mountain bike handlebar grips but also makes RCT bar wrap for drop handlebars utilising the same silicone material. The feel is quite different from most other bar tapes as it allows a lot more stretch, which is a good thing given how short it is. However, its short length … Read more
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Ben Moore, a British professional mountain biker, has joined the ranks of the Spanish premium bike brand, Orbea. Moore is well known for excelling in a range of disciplines, from urban downhill mountain bike races to enduro mountain biking. Downhill mountain biking – everything you need to know Enduro mountain biking – everything you need … Read more
The Genius is the second bike in Scott’s range to benefit from the brand’s pursuit of integration. It’s new sleek and uninterrupted silhouette isn’t only easy on the eye but also translates into a unique all-mountain bike experience that balances incredible stiffness with huge efficiency and capability, making it one of the best trail bikes you … Read more
