Today, Ridley has launched not one but two mountain bikes… Or perhaps even three depending on how you look at it. Now introduced into the brand’s range are the Probe RS and Raft bikes, the former taking the role as the cross country hardtail and the latter being a full suspension bike aimed towards techy … Read more
With the aim of being the number one brand for road, tri, and gravel by 2025, Cervelo has noticed how the best athletes compete in more than one discipline. As such, the brand has embraced the multi-discipline movement and has brought the ZHT-5 into the fray. It’s a cross-country hardtail that’s designed to be efficient, … Read more
The Vel 23 GRL Alloy Gravel Disc wheelset is a great beginner, and budget-friendly set of hoops with impressive engagement and durability, offering a good value upgrade. The noisy freehub might divide opinions but that doesn’t mean these wheels aren’t a worthy consideration in the competitive best gravel wheels segment. Best gravel bikes under £1,500 in 2022 Gravel bike vs mountain bike: … Read more
As far as the best gravel bikes go, carbon fibre is the go-to material when it comes to frame and fork construction. And while it does have many benefits, metal frames can deliver an equally impressive riding experience, too, and I’m not talking about aluminium, steel or titanium here but rather magnesium. Yep, you read … Read more
Rumours about pro road racing team Ineos Grenadiers starting a women’s team have surfaced today as sources have been hinting that Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has been signed for the team. Mountain bike Icons – the Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå story Can you use a road bike helmet for MTB and gravel riding? Hunt introduces new Proven Carbon … Read more
Developed in collaboration with the mighty Fabian Barel, Pirelli’s new Scorpion Race tyre features four brand-new tread patterns, two casings and a fresh rubber compound. Here are all of the details. Best trail and enduro mountain bike tyres you can buy – tried and tested hard hitting rubber Is it worth converting your mountain bike to … Read more
Peaty’s Holeshot Puncture Plugger kit offers a simpler way of repairing the hole in your tyre. Its unique design utilises a one-sided fork making it easier to push into the hole in your tyre to deliver the plug and extract without dragging it back out again. As it curretly stands, Peaty’s Holeshot Puncture Plugger kit is one of … Read more
The Renthal Apex35 stem stands as an excellent option to mount your bars to the steerer. It’s lightweight, very high quality, and quite the looker. Price tag aside, it’s one of the best mountain bike stems you can buy. Best mountain bike handlebars – tried and tested trail bars Best MTB grips – options to improve … Read more
After several race-winning prototypes, Hunt has launched two new carbon wheelsets, the Proven Carbon Race XC and Race Enduro. These wheels have been made with cross-country and Enduro racing in mind and will look to challenge the best trail and enduro mountain bike wheelsets for the top spot in the caregory. Cross-country mountain bikes: understanding their design and geometry Enduro mountain … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]If cross-country mountain biking had its very own shield maiden then that title and honour would undoubtedly be bestowed on the shoulders of Norwegian cross-country racer Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå. Can you use a road bike helmet for MTB and gravel riding? Mountain bike Icons – the John Tomac story Renthal Fatbar Lite35 handlebar … Read more
