Wolf Tooth introduces the Waveform – alloy flat pedals

Hot off the heels of the launch of the Resolve dropper post, Wolf Tooth has now added the Waveform pedals to its portfolio of components. These pedals benefit from the brand’s drive to create cutting-edge products and are proportionally scaled to best suit all foot sizes. Best trail and enduro clipless shoes you can buy The best … Read more

Orbea launches in-house Oquo MTB wheel brand 

Spanish bike maker Orbea has announced its own MTB wheel brand, Oquo. There are five wheelset options available; two alloy and three carbon models cross-country, trail and enduro bikes, with one model available in two sizes.  The best trail and enduro mountain bike wheelsets, tried and tested Best mountain bike tyres 2022 – quality rubber … Read more

Panaracer becomes title sponsor for Dirty Reiver

Focal Events Ltd has announced a new partnership with tyre manufacturer Panaracer for Dirty Reiver 2023 and beyond. Not only have the two companies worked together at the event since 2015 but the Panaracer Gravel King tyres have also become a fan-favourite among riders at the fabled off-road gravel event. Best gravel wheelsets 2022 – fast and furious off-road wheels Best gravel … Read more

What is singletrack?

Singletrack is the soul of mountain biking. Whether the singletrack you ride is a legacy riding trail, centuries-old (quite prevalent in the Alps and Pyrenees) or purpose-shaped by modern trail builders, the principle remains the same: singletrack is narrow and rewarding to ride – often resulting in an adrenaline rush and heightened sense of speed. … Read more

Lifeline Torque Wrench Set review

Lifeline’s Essential Torque Wrench Set lives up to its name in more ways than one. It’s affordable, easy to use, accurate and very well equipped making it a worthy consideration for anyone looking to add one of the best bike torque wrenches to their tool collection.Lifeline Essential Torque Wrench Set – Technical detailsThe Essential Torque Wrench set … Read more

Focus Jam2 SL combines the best of both worlds – new lightweight e-MTB

Focus has expanded its range of mountain bikes, this time adding a lightweight full-suspension e-MTB with the promise of merging the best of both worlds; the nimbleness of a normal bike combined with the support of a motor. Let’s take a closer look at the Focus Jam2 SL. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes How to set up … Read more

Gravel bike racing – everything you need to know

Gravel bike racing is the newest of all the cycling disciplines mandated and administered by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). As a promising growth and product development category, everyone is keen on the drop-bar all-terrain bike, although the racing aspect is a work in progress. Gravel bike racing is very new, with the first global calendar of … Read more

Video: MTB Fitness for new riders – The Strength Factory

While mountain bike-specific fitness is an important facet of everyone’s riding, it’s when you’re completely fresh to the sport that you can really be feeling the lack of it. But The Strength Factory, an expert cycling coach, has a brand new video to help with exactly that. 9 tips to keep your suspension running sweeter for longer How … Read more

Privateer 141 GX Pike review

The Privateer 141 brings everything we liked about the 161 but puts it in a more trail friendly package. While it may not be the prettiest or lightest of bikes out there the Privateer 141’s user friendliness and excellent kit list, combined with its forward-thinking geometry result in a bike that’s as versatile as it is … Read more