The Fox Ranger Fire gloves come built with a bunch of features that make them a viable choice for riding when the temperature drops and the weather turns. They’re comfortable for the most part, but they’re not ideal if you often whip out your phone for the mid-ride selfie, and they’re not totally waterproof. The … Read more
The Rockrider XC Light Hydration Backpack from Decathlon is a small pack that is more suited to shorter trips. It is far from perfect, with some fit issues and not the best use of the limited space, but it is still a great option for the money. Camelbak Chase bike vest review Osprey Kitsuma 3 … Read more
The Nukeproof Outland DriRelease Hooded Long Sleeve is a great-looking top with its smart two-tone blue colourway and super soft feel courtesy of the DriRelease fabric. It’s great to keep on post-ride and hang around with your mates in, and you won’t even smell (much) as it controls odour – within reason. Buying Guide for … Read more
The smorgasbord of cool things for this week takes a rather gravelly turn but there’s still a dashing of mountain bike kit to keep everyone happy. We’ve got some apparel from Fasthouse, brand spanking fresh shoes from Fizik and a sub £2k gravel rig from Forme among many others, get stuck in. The best mountain bike … Read more
The PipeDream Cycles A.L.I.C.E. is a go-anywhere, do (nearly) anything modern adventure bike. It looks to cover a huge range of riding, from commutes on lanes to mountain bike trails. With a slight change to geometry and increased tyre clearance, plus a heap of mounting options, dropper post compatibility, and a new for in steel … Read more
YT Industries has awarded two more bikes the title of ‘Uncaged’, gracing the Decoy MX and Capra MX with Öhlins suspension and purple colourways. This has all been done in a bid to up the amplitude wherever the bikes are ridden. Should I turn my 29er into a mullet bike? off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t … Read more
A couple of weeks ago we took a look at 1816 Cycles’ eye-wateringly pricey L’enfer Du Nord so we’ve decided to tone things down a little with Forme’s Monsal 1. It’s an alloy framed gravel bike that’s designed to offer the speed of a road bike with the durability of an off-road bike. The widest gravel bike handlebars … Read more
In Markus Stitz’s newest short film, Wild About Bikepacking, the long-distance cyclist explores the new Bikepacking Argyll’s Islands route. Watch as he rides his wooden Twmpa Cycles GR 1.0 through stunning Scottish landscapes and by some of the world’s best distilleries. Your complete guide to bikepacking – what kit you need, how to plan and … Read more
We know all too well that the situation in Ukraine needs some serious attention in order to help the millions who are caught up in the worst of it. In a bid to raise some cash for the DEC (Disasters Emergency Committee) distributor, Cyclorise has launched a raffle with some high ticket prizes up for … Read more
The YT IZZO CORE 3 is a trail bike that commands your attention. Visually striking with clean lines, a considerate build spec and a geometry that can man-handle some pretty gruelling terrain, the IZZO CORE 3 is impressive, to say the least. Held back by a less than ideal tyre choice and a lacklustre own-brand … Read more
