Cotic has given the much-loved RocketMAX an update for 2022. This time around, the bike benefits from a new sizing system, a tweaked geometry to suit longer and fatter forks, and the bike’s seat angles are adjusted for a rider’s height. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Should I turn my 29er … Read more
Ere’s Tenaci Gravel Bar Cover is a ‘new’ handlebar tape and grip system. It is two completely different products packaged together to offer a solution that I didn’t know I needed but I have been surprised by how much I’ve come to like it. ENVE Handlebar tape review 10 best bar bags for off-road riding … Read more
The third iteration of the collaboration between Swedish outdoor brand Fjällräven and Californian cycling brand Specliazed extends the range of outdoor wear to some bikepacking-specific kit. [Photography by Fjällräven X Specialized] How to plan gravel routes The 11 gravel specific products you never knew you needed The best gravel wheelsets you can buy The colourful collection is … Read more
This fortnight is packed with cross country races – but there are also some epic gravel rides happening – and of course the always fun option; uplift days. Check what’s on from below and get signed up![Photography by Rachel Gurney, Dave Cudbertson] New gravel bikepacking event planned in Scotland – Dunoon Dirt Dash 18 Gravel … Read more
While edging towards the spendy side for an all-mountain clipless shoe, Bontrager’s Rally fills that price with an impressively sturdy build, respectable weight, and solid security. It also has the looks to boot, making it a shoe well worth considering if you’re of the clipless and gravity-fed/trail persuasion. Best trail and enduro clipess shoes you can buy … Read more
It’s been a little while since we’ve had a hardtail in for testing here at off-road.cc but Santa Cruz has stepped in to break the drought. Fresh in is the brand’s versatile hardtail, the Chameleon and we’re told that this bike can become many things to a range of different riders. Here’s a quick look … Read more
Finding the best fire roads, trails and farm tracks is what all gravel riders want. But unless you have unlimited time in your hands to go and try out every possible path around your area, planning gravel routes can be more difficult than planning a road ride. The best gravel bikes and adventure bikes you … Read more
Carbon Wasp, a brand producing carbon frames from scratch all within the UK has announced its newest bike. The Truffle is a full suspension mountain bike that’s designed to do it all, whether that’s cross country, trail, or even a bike park lap or two. Here’s everything you need to know. The ultimate guide to frame … Read more
The Polaris Bikewear Bike Rug is a quick and easy to fit cover that protects your bike in transit and storage. While it’s certainly effective, the fit is a little awkward on some bikes, and the level of protection will vary depending on the size of your bike. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened First Look: Asgard … Read more
The days of women cyclists being forced to wear odd sized men’s biking kit or having to don something that is pink or flowery are a long way behind us thankfully! The mountain bike industry as a whole now produces a range of practical and stylish jerseys for women. We’ve listed the best kit we’ve tried and … Read more
