Quoc’s Gran Tourer II gravel shoe offers a single cable dial fastening system, a slim fitting microfibre wipe clean upper bonded to a stiff midsole and finished off with a grippy lugged outsole. The Internal lining has been slimmed down to allow them to dry much faster than their predecessors but some quality concerns prevent the … Read more
The United States Patent and Trademarks office is a treasure trove of exciting designs and drawings that we may or may not see in the near future. Whilst rummaging, we’ve stumbled upon something from Shimano and it looks like a whole wireless ecosystem, including shifting, dropper post actuation, and what might be wireless suspension adjustment. Your … Read more
Scott Trail Storm Shorts are a well-fitting, adjustable and breathable pair of shorts that work well at light waterproof duties. Unfortunately, the material isn’t fully waterproof for those prolonged mid-winter bum-soaking days out. How to tweak your mountain bike’s geometry – suspension PNW Lander jacket review Endura launches its first MTB shoe range These shorts … Read more
The Altura Merino 50 Unisex Baselayer’s thin merino build results in an impressively versatile base layer that’ll keep you extra toasty when the temperatures drop. After a brief break-in period, it’s become comfortable, but actually, there are very few quibbles. 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for beginners Cube Baselayer Be Warm Race Long … Read more
Designed for chilly two-wheeled adventures, the SCOTT Trail Storm long-sleeve women’s shirt offers a soft, welcoming warmth. Despite the dropped back hem for riding, I found the length to come up slightly short, and the fabric does begin to bobble fairly quickly, which I wouldn’t expect from a jersey at this price. Reviewed: Endura MT500 … Read more
PNW’s third edition of the Range stem proves to be an excellent companion for the Range bar. Thanks to a handy GoPro mount and a range of useful markings, it’s extra functional. It’s a great stem, aside from a limited range of lengths and portly build. The best stems you can buy for your mountain … Read more
Words and photos by Steve ThomasIt can be quite an eye-opener when you first walk in through the near-anonymous back doors of a Taiwanese bike or component factory. For many (even seasoned media pros), it spells a crushing end to a lifelong illusion. From trees to trails: How bicycle tyres are made. Is titanium the … Read more
The Hope Union Clip Pedal range is a long-awaited addition to the brand’s lineup and we’ve had the TC model in for testing. While only compatible with Hope’s own cleats, the pedal offers loads of pin adjustment, easy engagement, and a solid feel when clipped in. With all of that in mind, along with impressive build quality, … Read more
The Stormchaser, Salsa’s single speed gravel bike designed especially for harsh conditions has now been given 11-speed shifting, suspension, and even a dropper post, making it even more capable than before. Though, it holds its name as a bad weather brawler. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened Opinion: We need to be … Read more
This week we’ve welcomed a raft of new and interesting kit into our office and have already bunged it out for testing. Here we’ve got some clipless pedals from Hope, underwear from Altura, and Specialized’s new helmets. There are also some grips built especially for curly bars that look like they’ve been taken straight off … Read more
