Suspension set-up can seem like a bit of a dark art. With forks and shocks coming festooned with dials and buttons it’s easy to get lost and find yourself unknowingly putting up with a sub-optimal setup. But fret not, as here we’ll explain what each of those knobs do and how best to utilise them to get … Read more
The Kali Protectives Lunati 2.0 Helmet offers a lot for off-road riders, potentially being one of best mountain bike helmets specifically for its ventilation and affordability. That said, it’s a little fiddly to adjust under the ears and the internal fit system needs fine-tuning to get it remotely comfortable but once dealt with, the helmet is stable and secure. Five … Read more
Nicolai, the brand known for the new Nucleon enduro bike, has updated its down-country bike. It’s claimed to be light while employing a slacker geometry and there are two models on offer, the GPI which is kitted with a Pinion transmission, and Gates Carbon Drive while the other is a little more traditional… Well, apart from the … Read more
Benefitting from a lot of tech found on the brand’s range topping DH-R brake, TRP’s Trail EVO stoppers produce enough power to slow even the weightiest of bikes with impressive consistency. However, the lever feel won’t suit everyone and they’re certainly not the lightest options in the best mountain bike brakes category. Talking disc brake technology with … Read more
The Timber Mountain Bike Bell V4 is designed to chime with the motion of the trail. It does an excellent job with a loud and crisp ring which certainly grabs attention. The build quality is top-notch and the lever operation feels sturdy but it is on pricier side of the best bike bell spectrum – it … Read more
In terms of the highly competitive best mountain bike wheels segment, the updated DT Swiss M1900 wheelset brings the stiffness, strength and reliability of the brand’s pricier wheels to a much friendlier price point. If you can forgive a slightly weightier and pricier build than similar wheels from competing brands, there’s very little not to like here. 10 worst bits … Read more
Lezyne is known for producing quality products and its Power Lever XL is no exception. The extra leverage and composite nylon material make these levers a no-brainer if you have a tight tyre and rim combination. 7 trailside fixes every cyclist should know 11 tools every home mechanic should own The bike geometry bible Lezyne Power … Read more
Not a week goes by without a Five Cool Things feature and this week is no exception. This week we’ve been churning out the reviews but we can’t forget about our mechanical vs hydraulic disc brake guide where Lance goes over the pros and cons of both valves. But without further ado, here’s five cool things. … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]It’s hard to believe that a certain mountain bike icon of the early days turns 67 this month. His name is Ned Overend, and he was the very first “official” UCI Cross Country Mountain Bike World Champion. And what’s more, he’s still out there shaking it on the trails and roads of … Read more
First spotted at Eurobike 2022, Dangerholm’s Hypersonic Scott Spark RC is yet another high-end, lightweight build from the man who’s best known for stripping paint from suspension components to save a couple of grams. This time, Dangerholm has unleashed his weight-saving talents on Scott’s newest Spark RC, let’s take a closer look. Bike Check: Kate Courtney’s 2022 … Read more
