The year might be drawing to a close but the test kit keeps rolling in through the doors, and the products appear to be getting more interesting by the week. This week’s Five Cool Things features a broad spread gear – including a 23g pair of POC Elicit Clarity sunglasses, Signature bibs from Kostüme, and … Read more
Rapha’s newest Autumn/Winter mountain bike Performance Trailwear line is made with the changing weather conditions in mind, and the Gore-Tex Infinium jacket is the collection’s pinnacle product. Like most of the best waterproof mountain bike jackets, it claims to offer great waterproofness without compromising breathability. Rapha Men’s Trail Pants review Buyer’s Guide to Winter Kit for mountain … Read more
The cycling landscape is continually evolving and gravel cycling is now one of the fastest-growing segments in the sport. With many enthusiasts now owning up to three different bikes, the question of whether you should invest in a selection of discipline-specific helmets rather than one dedicated option has become a raging debate. The best mountain … Read more
The Dominion A2 from Hayes is a downsized, two-piston version of the A4. It comes with a handful of very useful features that you won’t find on competing brakes. They offer a lovely lever feel and plenty of power for general trail riding though they’re prone to fade during prolonged, extra speedy descents and they … Read more
It might weigh just 2.75kg but the new Bosch Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition motor produces 85Nm of torque and can quadruple your power. Well, that’s according to the brand. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – all you need to know about e-bikes Best mountain bike deals: price drops on bikes, gear and components Gravel bike vs mountain … Read more
The Renthal Fatbar is a household name in the mountain bike world and rightfully so. The Fatbar Lite35 takes much of what’s revered about the full-fat version but offers it in a lighter and narrower package. What’s left, is one of the best MTB handlebars that looks the part and offers an excellent ride feel making it one … Read more
Badlands was my first ultra race and, for anyone that has done one before, you will know the days leading up to the race are always quite daunting. I wanted to make sure I knew what was coming, so I (along with some friends) arrived in Granada a few days before the race started to ensure I … Read more
Hope’s Union Clip Pedal RC comes in six colours and offers a unique mechanism housed in a dual-sided, beautifully CNC machined body. As one of Hope’s best mountain bike pedals, they spin on three bearings, a self-lubricating bush and a titanium axle. They are fully serviceable, can be accessed with regular bike tools, and come with a two-year warranty. … Read more
Cannondale’s brand new Trail Neo 1 is a hardtail e-MTB that adopts Bosch’s Smart System, offering up to 175km of range on a single charge. Paired with a trail-ready geometry, the Trail Neo 1 is likely to become a worthy contender in the best electric mountain bike segment. Is big travel necessary for UK trails? Gravel … Read more
Made by Scottish brand Camelchops, Mr Heckles is a beautifully made handlebar bag that can hold six litres of cargo. It attaches to any handlebar with Nano Voile straps and its fully customisable colourways easily make it one of the best handlebar bags. Best MTB handlebars – tried and tested trail bars 10 of the best money-no-object gravel and adventure bikes … Read more
