It has been a busy December for Scott. The Swiss cycling brand has revealed its new Scale RC hardtail, a model which has always been one of the reference frames for many hardcore ross-country riders. Cross-country mountain bikes: understanding their design and geometry Cross-country mountain biking: everything you need to know Mountain bike fitness – how to improve … Read more
Last year we tested the original Sendhit Nock hand guards, praising them for their mountain bike-specific details but found that they could benefit from improvement. As a result, the brand went back to the drawing board, simplifying the design and bringing some much-needed upgrades, creating a genuine contender for the best MTB hand guards crown. Is big travel necessary for UK … Read more
This week, we’ve got a broad mix of news in the world of off-road cycling with Scott revealing its most versatile e-bike ever made and Specialized developing its patented linkage fork. High-street fashion retailer, Zara, has added MTB-specific clothing to its active range, and we look at the best tech of 2022. How to go bikepacking: a … Read more
Christmas is almost here and with many winding down for the festive season, we’re still seeing boxes filled with cool things dropped at our door. This time we’ve got kit from POC, Selle Italia and Orucase with a little more coming from Leatt. As usual, we’ll also show you the best articles from the week. Mountain … Read more
This year has been my first working as a full-time bike journo and what a time I’ve had. My highlights from the last eight months go way beyond the material gear that I have got my hands on – although there have undoubtedly been some excellent items I’ve got to test and write about. I think I … Read more
Scott says the Solace Gravel eRide is one of its most versatile e-bikes ever made, featuring a 360Wh quiet motor with near-zero drag. It comes in a configuration for both gravel and road riding, all built on the Scott Addict Gravel frameset. Gravel bike racing – everything you need to know Best gravel wheelsets 2022 … Read more
Peaty’s Holeshot Biofibre tubeless sealant impressed with its performance, sealing punctures quickly and lasting well. The eco-credentials of this product are superior to most options in the best tubeless sealants segment, with the price and glittering residue being the only minor negatives. WTB TCS Tubeless Tyre Sealant Vittoria Universal Tubeless Tire Sealant review Silca Ultimate … Read more
In the past, my gear of the year has encompassed items that span the entire cycling spectrum – road, TT, eSports, gravel and MTB – but things are a little different this year as my focus is now entirely on all things dirt. As a result, I’ve made an effort to get down and dirty with … Read more
Community Connect and Kaap Tours have published the Great Karoo Escape gravel trip, which promises to take riders to experience some of the best, quiet gravel roads in South Africa. The event comprises three chapters, with each chapter broken up into stages that play out over 10 days. The participants will be exploring the geographical region of … Read more
Once again, our routine patent trawls have pulled up yet another gem. This time, it comes from Specialized and suggests that there’s a linkage fork under development. Here’s everything we know. Is Shimano developing an automatic suspension adjustment system? Is SRAM looking to kill the mech hanger? Is RockShox developing a gravel-specific linkage suspension fork? This … Read more
