Gentrification is a term that we’ve heard a lot of in the past years, initially applied to the situation whereby a less affluent urban area becoming populated with wealthier residents, thus pricing out the original locals and changing the area’s character. The term is widely applied to all sorts of things these days, including in … Read more
Since 2017, the Pivot Shuttle LT has always been a bike that pushes technical boundaries, and that theme remains exactly the same for its latest iteration. However, this time, with a floating battery mount and adjustable seat tube angle, it’s clear that the e-MTB landscape is shifting. Has Pivot perfected the all-mountain e-MTB? Pivot Shuttle … Read more
In recent years, Orange Bikes is perhaps better known for its simple, single-pivot full-suspension bikes with a marmite love-or-loathe design aesthetic (I sit firmly in the love camp), but folded-alloy full-suspension bikes aren’t what Orange originally cut its teeth on! Orange Bikes – the story of Britain’s most iconic bike brand Orange Bikes rides on following new … Read more
Once again, we’ve got yet another five cool things to show off, before they get sent out to our elite team of testers. This week, we’ll glance over Megamo’s Bosch-equipped Flame e-MTB, Cinelli’s latest gravel bike, and AMS’s latest set of grips. But there’s more, as we’ve got an interesting inflator tool from Topeak and … Read more
You might have seen Orbea’s new Rallon RS e-bike – that almost isn’t even an e-bike – generating all the coverage this week and getting a few riders ranting and/or raving in the process. Obviously, interesting new products tend to have this effect, and there’s no doubt Orbea’s creation is one of the most radical … Read more
2026 is a big year for the UK brand, Pembree. Not only has it got a completely refreshed range of componentry headed to the market, but it’s back signing some big names to its rider roster. This time, Pembree has partnered with downhill icon, Wyn Masters. Pembree GCS stem review Pembree GCS Handlebar review Mountain … Read more
Lazer’s latest revision to its Impala KinetiCore helmet delivers great looks, solid comfort, and decent breathability. However, it’s certainly not without its foibles as it doesn’t play ball with all glasses, its Recco reflector is useful in only select locations, and well, it’s tough to get past its asking price. Best mountain bike helmets 2025 … Read more
Although it’s been around for more than a decade now (unless we’re counting old school MTB… let’s not), gravel is the only cycling genre that’s still expanding, and pretty rapidly, at that. As a weird middle ground between road cycling and mountain biking, it’s still finding its identity while pushing limits both towards the racy … Read more
If you’ve kept your eyes on the cycling-related news this week, you’ll surely have caught wind that Alpkit has entered administration. The brand is best known for its climbing and adventure equipment, as well as its bike brand, Sonder, offering top-notch kit for reasonable prices. However, there’s hope for Alpkit yet, as it has received fresh … Read more
With the past couple of releases, Maxxis has, in a nutshell, taken cues from its more aggressively treaded tyres, and has tweaked them to suit slightly different riding styles, take for example, the Shorty-like High Roller III. The same has been done with the Dissector, but now employing an Assegai-esque tread, it combines the fast … Read more
