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Specialized ends contracts for paid ambassadors
Several Specialized Global ambassadors in the US have announced on social media that their contracts have been abruptly terminated, after months of silence from the brand. This includes longtime adventure athletes Sarah Swallow and Ty Hathaway who said the brand is cutting the entire global ambassador program – sparking a strong social media response. Gravel … Read more
Team ORCC EP.11: The bikes – Canyon Lux Trail, Grail AL7 and Spectral CF8
Now deep into December, racing has fully come to a close for our Team ORCC. With that in mind, in our latest episode, we show off the bikes we’ve been riding throughout the season, highlighting the best bits, and any changes that have been made and explaining why the bikes have been so good for … Read more
Specialized Women’s Trail Wind Jacket review
Specialized Women’s Trail Wind jacket is a windproof anorak jacket that works in a range of riding scenarios. Its performance doesn’t quite match that of the best women’s trail jackets, but its casual looks make it versatile and something that can be worn on and off the bike. The goodness of winter gravel riding Best winter cycling gloves 2022 … Read more
Crankbrothers adds the Stamp Street Fabio shoe to its range
Crankbrothers has introduced a new Stamp model to its shoe line-up. This time, it gets more of an on- and off-the-bike design, as per trials and MTB legend, Fabio Wibmer’s specification. The brand has also released a video alongside. Here’s everything you need to know. Best trail and enduro clipess shoes you can buy Best gravel … Read more
Alpina Rootage Evo helmet review
The Alpina Rootage Evo helmet offers good protection and shrugs off small knocks with aplomb. It is fairly heavy though and you will need to adjust the fit to keep it in place. While it’s not as accomplished when it comes to aesthetics or overall safety as some of its rivals in the best mountain bike helmet … Read more
Specialized Men’s Trail Long Sleeve Jersey review
With the Men’s Trail Long Sleeve Jersey, Specialized has broken the technical jersey norm creating a soft fabric devoid of any bold branding. It’s comfortable, manages humidity rather well and looks. But is it a worthy consideration among the best men’s mountain bike jerseys? Best winter cycling gloves Royal Racing Core Long Sleeve Jersey review 10 pieces … Read more
Vitus upgrades its award-winning trail bike, and Ribble adds Reynolds 725 steel to its gravel range
Lots of exciting news in the world of off-road cycling, with several exciting releases, not only from Ribble, with three new steel models in its gravel lineup, but also Vitus is evolving with the times and has upgraded its award-winning Mythique trail bike. We share our guide to buying a budget bike, and RockShox automatic suspension … Read more
Merida One-Forty 6000 review
On paper Merida’s brand-new One-Forty platform looks rather mental but, in reality, it’s a very different animal than its geo chart suggests. It offers a unique-but-welcoming and practical ride that balances predictability with all-out fun. Its build kit has been wisely picked considering its asking price, too; making it one of the best trail mountain bikes … Read more
Leatt’s HydraDri onesie, Proven wheels from Hunt, a camo stem from DMR, Endura’s Humvee helmet and bendy mudguards
We’ve got a fresh batch of cool things to show off from Leatt’s recently announced collection, as well as a flash stem from DMR, Hunt’s Proven Enduro wheelset, and a helmet from Endura. There’s also a set of mudguards, primed for the wintery conditions ahead. We’ll also bring you our highlights of the best new … Read more