The Fox Union BOA All Weather Clipless shoes are my new best friend when it comes to enduring and actually enjoying filthy, wet rides. They provide truly superlative levels of wet-weather protection, are very comfortable, and feature excellent insoles with D30 inserts and tunable arch support. But like most best friends, they aren’t perfect with … Read more
Gravel is an incredibly broad genre. At one end, you’ve got super racy, lightweight, and aerodynamic machines, much like Basso’s recent Palta III. At the other end, you’ve got go-far-go-anywhere machines like Rat Bikes’ Dad Rat. Now, Dangerholm isn’t one to create a ‘regular’ bike, and he’s worked his magic on Scott’s Scale Gravel, the … Read more
32-inch wheels have been a big (pun definitely intended) talking point throughout 2025 and into 2026, with BMC testing the large wheels on the pro circuit, and Dirty Sixer touting 32 and 36-inch wheels for taller riders. But now, Starling has entered the ring with the aptly-named Big Bird – although the brand’s approach is … Read more
It feels like you can’t open a cycling website these days without another brand releasing quality hoops to upgrade your ride. Today, it’s Boyd Cycling’s turn, with the launch of not one but two wheelsets aimed at the gravel crowd. Interestingly, the two wheelsets, the Jocassee and Reiver, sit at opposite ends of the gravel … Read more
Built to hit a balance of power and efficiency, the Norco Sight VLT TQ takes all of the goodness of the full-fat, Bosch-equipped model, but whittles it down into a lighter, but equally capable package. The result is a bike that screams ‘all-mountain’, while certainly staking its place in Norco’s range against the likes of … Read more
We’re often told that a wide selection and plenty of choice are desirable, but anyone who has stood in front of the IPA section in their local supermarket might disagree. Sometimes choice can become overwhelming and confusing, and while that may seem like a strange segue, bear with me. Built for aerodynamics and high volume … Read more
Specialized Levo 4 owners have a nice little treat waiting for them in the shape of an update that delivers an 18-22% power increase via a smartphone app. Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo 4 e-MTB review Specialized Butcher Grid Trail T9 TLR review Brembo ‘brakes’ into the mountain bike scene The over-the-air boost increases S-Works models’ … Read more
Known for its burly componentry, which has become a mainstay on the downhill circuit, Renthal may have been a late bloomer on the pedal market, with its flat Revo-F pedals launching in 2024. But upon its success, the brand has expanded its pedal offering with two all-new clipless pedals, the Revo-DHC and Revo-TRC, with the … Read more
[Header image by SurSun Bike Holidays]Joe Breeden was a very talented footballer in his early days, until, in his pre-teens, he was introduced to mountain biking and duly swapped his shin pads for kneepads. Luckily, Joe was born and bred in remote Mid Wales, which was then prime Atherton turf, and has since become a … Read more
Reserve’s Fillmore Valve was amongst the first to help deliver greater airflow into a tubeless setup, while allowing for the clog-free injection of sealant. While it does those two things perfectly, other neat features that aren’t found on any other valve, as well as the price for a pair, make it well worth the investment … Read more
