Orbea Wild gets more power and updated geometry

With updates in geometry, weight, and motor performance, the all-new Orbea Wild is the new enduro offering in its e-MTB range. The nine models come in an impressively lightweight package featuring an integrated battery, slacker and longer geometry, with one showcasing the new BOSCH CX-R motor. Let’s take a closer look.  Gravel bike vs mountain bike: … Read more

Stanton Bikes goes into administration

Stanton Bikes has announced it has called in administrators and is up for sale. The company is known for designing, manufacturing and selling both mountain bikes and gravel bikes, including the titanium Stanton Switchpath. Best titanium mountain bikes Best gravel bikes under £1,500 in 2022 – drop-bar machines that won’t break the bank Best gravel … Read more

Ratio has developed a direct-mount derailleur

The news of SRAM’s impending direct-mount derailleur tech has been a hot topic over the last few months, having been spotted on Nino Schurter’s World Championship-winning bike. Now Ratio has stepped in having teased images of its prototype Direct-Mount derailleur kit. How to set up your mountain bike suspension Trail essentials – all the kit you … Read more

Stan’s No Tubes Race Tubeless Sealant review

Stan’s No Tubes Race tubeless sealant comes from the brand many would agree is the most well-known proponent of tubeless bicycle tyre use. No Tube’s produces two versions of tubeless tyre sealant, with the Race version tested claiming to seal larger punctures, and this may be true but other areas of the performance severely limit … Read more

PNW Components brings updates to the Loam Lever dropper post lever

PNW Components’ Loam Lever has developed something of a following since its release thanks to its smooth action, great build, and hardy-yet-soft pad. Now, the brand has launched the Loam Lever Gen 2, taking everything we love about the original lever but adding more adjustability describing it as ‘the yoga mat for your thumb’. Best … Read more

Yeti’s new SB120 – a short-travel trail platform

Hot off the heels of the recently launched SB160 comes the Yeti SB120: a bike at the very opposite end of the riding spectrum. The brand’s short-travel trail bike gets a progressive geometry and burly build. Here’s everything you need to know. Best mountain bike handlebars Best trail and enduro clipess shoes you can buy Can you change … Read more

Esker’s Lorax Ti is a boutique gravel-travel machine

For those riders who value the ride quality, durability and sheer aesthetics of a titanium frame, the Esker Lorax Ti provides a worthy alternative to the current options dominating the best gravel bike space. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Five sneaky bike marketing terms you shouldn’t trust Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get the best … Read more

Syncros bolsters wheel range with the Revelstoke 1.0s

Using the Silverton range as a blueprint, Syncros has developed the Revelstoke 1.0S carbon wheels designed for anything from trail to enduro riding. They feature a complete redesign with a wider internal width and a shallower rim depth in a bid to boost compliance and comfort. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike knee pads The best … Read more

Genetic STV seatpost review

As far as alloy seatposts go, Genetic has kept things simple with the STV. If you’re looking for an affordable, easy-to-fit option with subtle style, this could be one of the best mountain bike seatposts currently available.Genetic STV Seatpost – Technical detailsThe Genetic STV Seatpost is an alloy seatpost, suitable for road- and off-road riding. … Read more