7Mesh’s Chilco Anorak is part of the brand’s new WTV range that makes use of some interesting thermo-regulating tech. It’s comfortable, impressively versatile and it fits well, making it one of the best mountain bike jackets for off-road riding, but it does come at a price.7Mesh Chilco Anorak – Technical Details2022 7mesh chilco anorak interior (Image Credit: Farrelly … Read more
Exciting news this week where we see an abundance of new product releases – ProTaper brought out a new range of handlebars including a gold special edition, and Leatt has launched its new MTB range. We round up our top-rated head protection and both Cairn and Yeti reveal their latest bikes. Here are the highlights of this week’s tech news.New range … Read more
[Sponsored content]Autumn and winter mountain biking can be extremely fun; nature is wrapped into beautiful colours, meaning that you’re constantly surrounded by some stellar views. But the rain could be falling and the temperatures could drop, making it hard to motivate yourself to go out. With the right kit, riding in the worst of conditions can … Read more
The bicycle saddle is perhaps the most important component of comfort on the bike. It’s one of the three contact points on your bike, in addition to your handlebars and pedals. Get it wrong, and every ride can be agony, and get it right, and you won’t even notice its existence. In recent years women’s saddle … Read more
Mountain bike frame protection kits such as Invisframe or Ride Wrap are an entirely optional extra and while they come at a cost, they do a fantastic job of protecting your mountain or gravel bike against everything the trail has to throw at it. In this piece, we’ll show you how to install a mountain … Read more
To many, linkage forks are a thing of the past. Brands like Trust have had a go at creating and selling a modern linkage fork but ceased manufacturing shortly. But could there be a solid application for a linkage suspension fork for gravel bikes? RockShox and SRAM seem to think so. The 11 gravel-specific products you never knew … Read more
Kostüme’s women’s bib shorts are some of the best women’s cycling shorts I’ve ever worn. They are not only comfortable but also made by a brand that brings art into cycling gear – in a sustainable fashion. Kostüme women’s bib short – Technical detailsThis pair of Kostüme women’s bib shorts are part of the brand’s first-ever #EDIT001 … Read more
Riding berms is a fundamental mountain biking skill and one that takes years to perfect. But once you nail it, few things are more rewarding in mountain biking than railing a berm without bleeding off all your momentum. Experienced riders and pros make it look too easy: they simply flick through them with deft balance and perfect body … Read more
Yeti has brought some long-awaited updates to its very well regarded enduro platform, the SB160. For 2023, the new big travelled ripper gets a revised suspension kinematic, a fresh geometry and its shape has been adjusted ever so slightly. Here’s everything you need to know. Ten top tips for Alpine riding trips Five things that weren’t … Read more
Cairn, the brand known for its e-gravel bikes, has released a new E-Adventure Rambler Edition gravel steed. This bike is even more adventure-ready, featuring a Fazua drive system, a longer, slacker and lower geometry, and suspension compatibility. Here’s everything you need to know. The best e-gravel bikes you can buy off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s all about … Read more
