Gustav Gullholm (Dangerholm) has wowed the off-road cycling scene with some astonishing custom bike builds over the past couple of years – we recently featured the Scandinavian bike builder’s Hypersonic Scott Spark RC. The bike pictured here is just as exquisitely detailed and transcends the traditional perception that custom builds, are a domain for men. … Read more
Great hold performance condensed into a simple, push-on style grip with a strategically placed pattern design and a screw-in end plug for better-staying power. But to get the perfect hold, Renthal recommends grip glue which adds an element of faff and a greater spend.Renthal Push-On Ultra Tacky – Technical detailsRenthal is a classic brand with … Read more
Alpina might not be the first name you think of when it comes to riding glasses with brands such as Oakley, POC, and 100% taking up much of the marketplace. However, the Rocket Vs pose a serious threat thanks to perfect coverage, and a mighty clear lens at an accessible price. Although the slippery nosepiece … Read more
Willier has launched a brand new bike, the Urta Hybrid. It’s an e-mountain bike with downcountry intentions that rocks the Fazua Ride 60 drive system. The brand claims that it weighs a relatively featherweight 16kg, which means the bike doesn’t need to rely on heavy motors or high-capacity batteries. Here’s everything you need to know. … Read more
The Altura Chinook is the brand’s best mountain bike backpack. It can also double up for adventure riding and long days in the hills. Its cavernous storage capabilities and decent protection from the elements are excellent, but it’s let down by poorly designed retention straps and a bit of a top-heavy fit.Altura Chinook Backpack – … Read more
Downhill riders relish all those features that most other mountain bikers avoid: half-a-story drop-offs and doubles. No other form of mountain biking provides a similarly testing environment for equipment and component durability. In a single downhill run of a few minutes, riders will subject tyres, suspension components, rims, and frames to more impact loading than … Read more
[words by Steve Thomas]The UK is now sweetly and boldly tattooed with varied autumnal colours and has deep veins of trails weaving their way through the very best of these. Some of us may want to lie in hibernation and simply wait for those beautiful and dry trails and days of summer to return, and who can … Read more
Endura Women’s GV500 Reiver Bibshorts have been made with off-road endurance riding in mind. The quality chamois offers comfort for long rides and they have a lot of extra pocket space making them an ideal consideration among the best cargo bib shorts. The best baggy mountain bike shorts for women – tried and tested The best mountain bike … Read more
Fizik has teamed up with weather-resistance experts GORE-TEX to bring its winterproof tech to the Terra Artica shoe. Whether you’re a mountain biker or gravel grinder, the Terra Artica GTX is an insulated, breathable and waterproof shoe, designed to keep your feet comfortable, whatever the wintery weather. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals – what’s … Read more
[Sponsored content]Quick to slip on and easy to adjust are the basic requirements for the best mountain bike shoes. By far the easiest and most effective way to achieve this is the Boa Fit System, an innovation that took the cycling world by storm decades ago. The simple, easy-to-dial closure system offers superior stabilisation for … Read more
