Ortlieb’s Seat Pack QR is a saddle bag that just doesn’t wobble. It mounts via an ingeniously simple mounting system that clamps to your saddle rails and is secured around both fixed or dropper seat posts. It has the usual Ortlieb signature air release valve and is of course waterproof. It’s a great seat pack … Read more
Privateer is a brand that’s best known for its no-nonsense, mega progressively shaped 161, a bike that’s designed especially for privateer enduro racers. Since, the brand has taken the very same concept and has applied it to a shorter travel suspension platform, creating the 141. We’ve managed to get one in the office and here’s … Read more
Building on their 25+ years in the biz, the Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes pull in a range of updates designed with the enduro rider in mind. As expected, build quality is top-notch and the changes offer increased power. However, they can be tricky to bleed properly and the brake lever isn’t as comfy as others. The … Read more
After three rounds of consultations, the work on developing the final draft designs for Bath Bike Park at the Entry Hill Golf Course site is expected to be completed this month. 7 trailside fixes every cyclist should know Nine cheapskate alternatives to proper cycling products The best mountain bikes for under £1000 The updated designs are … Read more
The Assos Trail Women’s Cargo shorts are a beautifully made pair of trail shorts with a sleek design and minimal branding. However, they have a rather hefty price tag and little storage space. The best baggy mountain bike shorts for women – tried and tested The best mountain bike jerseys for women 11 tools every home bike … Read more
Launched as part of Stolen Goat’s fresh MTB22 collection are their Voltage Grey Gloves. They are comfortable, offer a range of useful features and are built to a reasonably high quality. However, it doesn’t take long before they look a little worse for wear, and the palm padding is an acquired taste. The best winter mountain bike gloves you can … Read more
It hasn’t been long since the update of the Megatower until Santa Cruz turned its attention to its mid-traveled sibling, the Hightower. For 2022, the brand’s trail 29er gets tweaks to its suspension and geometry and now benefits from that Glovebox downtube storage. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Best mountain bikes … Read more
The Assos Mille GTC Kiespanzer bib shorts feature the excellent C2 chamois and are designed for gravel and adventure riding. The storage on both of the legs and the back is secure and easy to access. They’re some of, if not the most comfortable shorts that money can buy, but my word does it come at a … Read more
If you’re after a super-versatile drop-bar bike priced between £1,000 and £2,000, we might have the answer in our roundup of all the best gravel bikes we have tested in this price bracket. We’ve tried and tested all of these bikes, from the capable adventure steeds to the all-rounders, and these are our top-rated. 13 … Read more
A trip to the Alps – or any other big mountain range – has become a rite of passage for any mountain biker. However, riding in the big mountains can places a very different set of demands on your bike and body, so we’ve come up with some top tips to help you hurtle down … Read more
