British brand, Ribble Cycles has announced the addition of three new gravel bike models to its gravel range, all made using Reynolds 725 steel tubing. The brand says the Pro, Enthusiast and Sport models are for riders looking to conquer off-road terrain with the added ride quality and timeless looks of Reynolds steel tubing. Best gravel … Read more
Ragley’s Mmmbop is a burly 150mm hardtail with some serious descending capabilities. The spec is well thought out and attractively priced for the performance on offer. It’s a hoot on the downs although the climbing abilities have been sacrificed somewhat in the pursuit of a lively and playful bike. Read on to see how it rates … Read more
Parlee is an American bike manufacturer known for high-end custom carbon frames, supplying a full range of road, triathlon/TT and gravel framesets. The company has just released the Sky Ridge Carbon gravel wheelset, with some bold claims. But can the performance justify the high price tag, especially considering some of the cheaper options in the best gravel … Read more
The winner of this competition has been selected – we will be in touch with you soon to arrange the prize delivery so make sure to check your email! Thank you to everyone who commented and participated! At Christmas, so they say, it’s better to give than to receive. Well, we don’t know who ‘they’ are, but … Read more
Hutchinson Protect’Air Max is a latex-based tyre sealant that is designed for all types of bikes, including gravel and mountain bikes. Unlike some of the other options in the best tubeless sealant segment, the claims are more modest and this was seen in the tests, with limited success. The best mountain bike handlebars you can buy – … Read more
A week of new releases, from bikes to clothing to Ritchey’s new Swiss Cross to celebrate the brand’s 50th year, and Scott’s lightweight E-mtb launch. Other news is that Rapha has added to its Performance Trail range, and Giant’s long-standing Reign has been updated. Discover the world of bikepacking with Komoot off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t … Read more
Lamborghini’s North American launch event for its newest supercar, the Huracan Sterrato, also saw the reveal of the Exploro Racemax X Huracán Sterrato bike. Developed in collaboration with the two Italian brands, the new Racemax borrows its design features from Lambo’s newest car, which is the first supercar to “deliver maximum driving pleasure” beyond paved roads. Gravel bike … Read more
Our bikes are often an extension of ourselves and, as people who test an awful lot of kit, that rings even more true when it comes to off.road.cc’s staff bikes. We test some of the best and worst kit on the market and if we like it enough, it ends up staying on our personal … Read more
Italian bike manufacturer Olympia may be a little-known name on the modern UK cross-country scene but its brand-new F1-X is sure to turn some heads. It has a unique, semi-concealed suspension layout that’s said to offer a range of benefits. Here’s what you need to know. Scott’s Lumen is a lightweight e-MTB with Spark-like traits How … Read more
This week we’ve got a vast range of cool kit from brands such as Scott, ESI, Seido, SQlab, and Mudhugger. Each bit of cool tech we’ve got in for testing should get your mouth watering, regardless of whether you prefer the cross-country life or all-mountain rowdiness. Ten top tips for Alpine riding trips 15 terrible pieces of … Read more
