As some of the most expensive handguards on the market, the Revgrips Handguards solve two of the biggest issues that plague others; the looks and integration with Shimano brake levers. These handguards are built to impressively high quality, and they do their job exactly as expected. They are pricey, but you definitely get what you … Read more
It’s been a busy week at off-road HQ. We’ve had brands showing us all of their cool things at CORE Bike at the beginning of the week, and now we’re showing you all of the cool things we’ve had sent in for testing. Those come in the form of Hope’s new brakes, a big ol’ … Read more
We’re still riding the CORE Bike high here at off-road.cc and while there was a lot of cool stuff to take a look at (you can see our highlights here), Forestal’s showcase of high-end e-bikes really held our attention. We even managed to get the Cyon trail bike outside for a closer look. Here’s what … Read more
Since the mid-90s, Smartwool has crafted performance wear for outdoor enthusiasts using merino wool at the core of its construction. From what started as performance socks, has grown into a multi-discipline brand catering for walkers, hikers and skiers alike. New for 2022, Smartwool reveals its mountain bike collection. So let’s have a little peek at … Read more
The distinguished YT CAPRA Core 4 tops the Core range. As such, it’s dripping with top-end kit to deliver an exciting and capable ride that’ll have bikes twice its price quaking in their boots. However, it doesn’t quite have the lengthy geo expected of an enduro bike. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 – capable … Read more
Lapierre has given the XR cross country platform a long-awaited update for 2022. This iteration benefits from a new carbon layup dropping the weight and a new suspension platform. There are two bikes and offer and we’ve got all of the details. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 – capable trail bikes that won’t break … Read more
Cotic’s new steel Cascade is a tough and versatile adventure bike. It’s happy to charge around your local woods, explore bridleways, and head out on multi-day off-road rides in the wilderness. With the ability to equip huge tyres and a dropper seatpost while possessing a geometry based around a long fork, the Cascade clearly has … Read more
Slightly later in the year than previously, CORE Bike show is an opportunity for brands and distributors to showcase their wares across all cycling disciplines. It’s the first time in two years for one of the UK’s biggest bike shows to welcome us back in person. We headed down to catch up with familiar faces, … Read more
Back in September of 2021, we caught wind of a rather interesting and unique bike from a brand called DIGIT BIKES. That bike was the DATUM and what made it so eye-catching was that it uses an Interger Strut instead of a conventional air shock, which is built directly into the frame. We caught up with … Read more
Hutchinson’s gravel range kicked off a few years ago with the Overide. In a bid to bolster the tyre range and offer a bit of rubber that’ll suit every condition, the brand has launched the Tundra, a tyre designed especially for harsh and wet conditions. How to: Convert your bike’s tyres to tubeless – Top … Read more
