Automatic suspension adjustment is something that we’ve seen for a few years now, first with the Fox Live Valve and, of course, SRAM’s Flight Attendant system. But, is Shimano looking to enter the market with its own system? It looks that way as we’ve come across a patent on revealing its own designs. Is SRAM … Read more
PNW Components Pebble multi tool is a mini tool that packs limited-but-essential Allen bits, along with a tubeless puncture repair solution. It is small but can be fiddly to use and really, it’s a bit expensive, holding it back from being one of the best mountain biking multi tools you can buy.PNW Components Pebble – … Read more
British-based Saracen, a podium-winning mountain bike brand, has launched new downhill and enduro mountain bikes to its Myst and Ariel ranges. The new bikes have a fresh look and updated specs – read on to find out the details. Mountain bike size guide – how to get the perfect fit Mountain bike Icons – the … Read more
ArmaUrto is a fairly new player in the best mountain bike knee pad game but the brand’s Arma Hex knee guards show promise thanks to clever 3D-scanned shaping and an integrated patella donut in a low-profile package. While the slim pads may appeal to those who are looking for big protection in a small design, … Read more
This week has seen plenty of exciting new upgrades with not only Orbea’s Wild enduro e-bike but also premium brand Esker wowing the world of off-road cycling with its latest titanium gravel bike. Syncros has added to its wheelset range and there was also a dropper post lever update from PNW. Here are this week’s tech news … Read more
After a very brief hiatus, we’re bringing you another five cool things. This week, we’ve got more suspension goodness from Öhlins and one of Yeti’s brand-spanking mountain bikes. That’s not all as we’ve got a range-expanding derailleur cage from Ratio and two wheelsets, one from Hunt and another from Seido. Of course, as always we’ll … Read more
Keen riders might be familiar with David Millar’s ‘Never Strays Far’ podcast, a favourite of Cotic founder, Cy Turner. But not many will know of the podcast’s graphic designer, Conor Brady. He was allowed to create a unique promotional item and feel for the National Trophy Cyclo-cross event, with an Escapade as the canvas. Gravel … Read more
Today, Starling Cycles has presented its next evolution of frame designs. While the frames may look pretty similar to previous generations, the upgrades are more than skin deep, promising significant performance upgrades whilst retaining the practical steel-tubed look the brand is known for. Starling Cycles publishes environmental footprint assessment and policy We talk with Starling … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]With four UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Championship titles, three World Cup overall victories and a record 23 individual World Cup round wins to his name, Greg Minnaar is one of the most successful downhiller racers of all time. What’s more – he’s still at it, despite just being on the other … Read more
Yeti has given a number of its SB bikes an overhaul for 2023, introducing the new SB120, 140 and 160 not only with a tweaked silhouette but new Switch Infinity tech, a refined geometry and a new leverage rate and that’s just scratching the surface. We managed to get some time on the new Yeti SB140 LR … Read more
