We’ve got yet another fresh five cool things to show off this week. We’ve got a gravel specific floor pump, mega spendy gravel wheels and the first clip shoes built for adventure from Five Ten. Along with those, there’s Santa Cruz’s do-it-all hardtail and grips… For your brake levers. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike and gravel … Read more
The Lauf Seigla is a modern-day gravel racer that achieves huge tyre clearances without sacrificing its geometry or performance. The leaf-sprung fork is a tidy, albeit odd-looking solution to gravel bike suspension and completes a bike that’s comfortable, controlled and fun to ride. The decent spec list (although tested with wheels borrowed from a higher model) makes … Read more
The UK bikepacking brand has released a full-frame bag that offers increased compartmentalisation and capacity for those looking to carry some cargo on their bikes. Restrap launch new Adventure Race range, light bikepacking gear weighing less than 1kg Restrap Canister Bag review 10 of the best bikepacking frame bags for gravel bikes The versatility of … Read more
RockShox has unveiled its 2023 range of suspension components with the ZEB, Pike, and Lyrik, along with a couple of the shocks getting a huge raft of interesting updates. New in the collection is a Charger 3 damper, pressure release valves, a new air spring, and what the brand calls ‘Buttercups’. Let’s dive in. Your complete … Read more
The Times has reported that British Cycling (BC) is investigating a complaint about Maxine Yates’ win in the national level race after British Cycling last month voted to prevent transgender riders from competing.[Photograph by British Cycling Photographers] Top tips for mountain biking downhill in the mud The best multitools for mountain and gravel bikes Scotland to … Read more
Even though Niner is best known for its 29″ wheeled mountain bikes, it’s also taken interesting steps with its range of gravel bikes and most notably, its full suspension MCR. However, we’ve got Niner’s more budget-friendly RLT 9 in for testing. Rich with neat frame details, we’re keen to see how this bike stacks up. 2022 Forme … Read more
[Words by Rhian Atherton]Designed for trail ride adventures, they offer plenty of flexibility for hours of pedalling. The Kali Mission 2.0 Knee Guards are comfortable, simple and provide enough protection for light falls. They are a little bulky underneath modern slim-fitting riding pants, but the overall comfort and performance outweigh this. The best knee pads you can … Read more
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Launching today as part of the cycling charity Cycling UK’s EXPERIENCE project, the route is designed to be a perfect introduction to multi-day bikepacking and cycle touring. [Photographs by Jordan Gibbons] Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything you need to know before you buy The 11 gravel-specific products you never knew you needed … Read more
The Nukeproof Scout has earned something of a cult following since its birth almost five years ago. Since, the brand has felt that the bike was long due a refresh so now the bike rocks an all-new frame, with completely new tube profiles and a revised geometry, believing that this is the finest vintage Scout … Read more
Words & photos by Mike SteadThe Tailfin Alloy Rack was an instant hit when launched a few years back. To my mind, it still represents the last word in being adaptable, light, fast and practical. With options across the system to suit almost every bike and rider’s need, there’s a plethora of spare parts, a … Read more
