.jpg)
South African mountain biking clothing brand Leatt has launched its 2023 clothing range, claiming this is the sleekest and most stylish range to date. The new products in the 2023 range include bad-weather gear, shoes, helmets and new women’s apparel. Waterproof cycling clothing – everything you need to know Buyer’s guide to mountain bike waterproof shorts … Read more
The Specialized Trail Pants are a simple-yet-effective pair of riding trousers that’ll please more than just fans of the brand’s bikes. They’re built with a range of well-thought-out features without being over complicated. They’re comfy and perform well in nasty weather but they’re rather tight around the ankle and calves, and perforations allow water through. That … Read more
The Vario Infinite is e*thirteen’s newest dropper post and comes with an adjustable drop range and a very well-designed lever. While reliable and smooth, its price isn’t wholly competitive – especially when compared to other options in the best dropper posts category.e*thirteen Vario Infinite dropper post – Technical detailsThe Vario Infinite benefits from a 7050-T7-forged and CNC aluminium … Read more
.jpg)
ProTaper, the American MTB component brand, has launched new handlebars to highlight the past and take a look at the future. The brand’s new XC Hyperlite bar is a dip into the cross-country segment, and ProTaper has also started a J-Unit line of handlebars and grips, catering for junior riders. Best MTB handlebars – tried and tested … Read more
While the winter is slowly setting in and our race seasons are coming to a close, we’re still finding ways to test our mettle. Whether that’s racing enduro at Bike Park Wales, getting gravel under tyres during the Dukes Weekender or pushing ourselves on a crisp Sunday morning at Swinley Forest, we’re still cranking pedals, … Read more
As far as the best tubeless sealants go, the Silca Ultimate Tubeless Sealant is unique, with a formulation that combines recycled carbon-fibre particles within a latex solution that claims to seal punctures up to 7mm in diameter. During our tests, it failed to meet that standard, and we had issues with the consistency of the … Read more
Greg Minnaar is considered one of the greatest mountain bikers of all time. The South African is a four-time DH World Champion and boasts 23 career victories – but even the best of the best in downhill mountain biking can crash and that’s exactly what happened to Minnaar at the 2022 Val Di Sole World Cup. Mountain bike Icons – … Read more
This week has been huge for the off-road cycling world thanks to a number of exciting releases not only from the likes of Scott and YT Industries but also Orbea and Raleigh. There’s even been something rather cool from Pole, but as a brand known for its radical geometries, that comes as no surprise. Here … Read more
The Vitus Substance CRX-1 is a gravel bike that is fun to ride fast, and its lightweight feel and well-balanced geometry make it a joy regardless of the terrain. With plenty of mounting points and the ability to accommodate large tyres don’t discount it for those epic days out either – this is a very capable … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas / Photos by S.Cande/Lapierre and Steve Thomas]Perched high on a steep and wooded hillside above the retro-chic French Riviera city of Nice is the idyllic village of Peille, a place that has been the lifelong home to one of downhill mountain biking’s greatest sons – Nicolas Vouilloz.While there are many riders from downhill mountain … Read more
