Graced with a name made famous by three blonde-haired pre-teens, the Mmmbop can be seen as the Ragley’s Blue Pig alloy-framed sibling that’s less destructive on the wallet thanks to some very similar angles and numbers. We’ve managed to wrangle a Mmmbop 1.0 ahead of the launch to establish where it sits among the best mountain … Read more
Off-road braking systems have been a contentious issue in component design for decades. The influence of road cycling has loomed over off-road and adventure riding since the first mountain bikes were ridden in Marin County back in the mid-1970s. And the road bike braking systems that were first employed were woefully inadequate for the demands … Read more
The PNW Shuttle Women’s Shorts are comfortable and slim fitting but with some flexibility, weather protection and plenty of pocket choice. For a fair price, they pack a punch when it comes to quality and win points thanks to the unusual-but-versatile features, but with the unique pocket design, new muscle memory habits will have to be formed. Read on … Read more
As far as the best enduro MTB wheels go, the Hunt Enduro Wide MTB V2 are a great for hard riding at a great price. With neat touches to the rim width and spoke count, they manage to balance strength and weight very well, while retaining a fast and comfortable ride feel. The best gravel and adventure … Read more
The PNW Range Composite is the budget friendly sibling of the brand’s Loam pedal. Through testing, the pedals have proven to be a reliable bang-for-buck option as grip, feel and durability are excellent. The shape, however, won’t suit everyone and the pins are tricky to replace if bent. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike and gravel shoes – a beginner’s guide to … Read more
As a response to the ever-increasing importance of implementing more environmental sustainability in the cycling industry, Reynolds Technology, the British company known for its steel and titanium bicycle tubing, has published the findings of its first Environmental Impact Study. 10 of the best titanium gravel and adventure bikes you can buy The ultimate guide to … Read more
The launch of Wahoo’s new Sports Science facility in Boulder, Colorado, comes after the recent launch of the brand’s new multi-channel app subscription, Wahoo X – which helps endurance athletes achieve results faster, through world-class training content created by the Wahoo Sports Science team. £13 million Mountain Bike Innovation Centre takes a step forward The best … Read more
The Gore Women’s Trail KPR jersey is a breezy short-sleeve jersey that can be paired with a base layer for colder temperatures. It offers a comfortable fit thanks to the stretchy and soft fabric – and it looks awesome with subtle branding and warm colour. Read on to see how it stacks up against the best … Read more
The Stolen Goat Men’s MTB Shorts are an impressive pair of bottoms that are well equipped to cope with all but the wettest of weather. They fit nicely and are long, and plenty baggy enough to cover all kinds of pads. While not perfect, the only niggle is that the waist adjusters are noticeably stiff, they’re … Read more
PNW Components Rover Hip Pack is good-looking and represents good value. It appears to have all the bases covered as far as the best MTB hip packs are concerned but there are some odd design quirks that might not work for you. 76 Projects Micro Piggy Stick On Review The best multitools for mountain and gravel bikes Team ORCC: EP 06. – National … Read more
