The Miss Grape Tendril 4.10 is a fully waterproof handlebar bag designed to fit road or mountain bikes. The bag offers 4 to 10 litres of space through a very narrow double-ended opening. I found it was not the most stable bag in use, especially on a carbon bar. Straight Cut Bagel Bar Bag review … Read more
Giant has just announced the update of the Trance X E+. This iteration gets the brand’s newest SyncDrive motor system and a geometry adjusting flip-chip. Giant promises this new bike to be both versatile and adaptable for a wide range of trails while extending a rider’s capabilities. off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s … Read more
Expanding upon the existing Trail range, Rapha has teamed with RHEON Labs to create a new Knee Pad, harnessing active polymer tech in a pedal-friendly package. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike knee pads The best knee pads you can buy for mountain biking Best tried and tested waterproof and insulated winter mountain bike trousers Rapha … Read more
The bike industry, along with many others is seeing a clear shift to become more eco-friendly with brands such as Trek shipping their bikes in trimmed down, recyclable packaging. Now, Mondraker is following suit as all bikes will now be shipped in 100% recyclable packaging. Should I turn my 29er into a mullet bike? Best … Read more
Twenty21 is a relatively new brand from the distribution house, Cyclorise that was formed in order to battle the terrible supply chain issues that other, bigger brands have faced throughout the pandemic. At the moment, the brand offers alternative but easier to get hold of chains and cassettes to keep riders riding. We got in … Read more
As an avid reader, you may be aware that Brad embarked on a chilly overnight bikepacking adventure around the Dorset 330 loop shortly before Christmas. The idea behind the ride was to prove that with ample preparation and the right equipment, bikepacking is an activity that can be thoroughly enjoyed all year round and not … Read more
The Vittoria Syerra is a new model that has been classed as a down-country tyre, which aims to mix cross-country speed with grip and the more durable carcass of an all-mountain tyre. While it achieves some attributes, the level of grip can be disappointing. Schwalbe Wicked Will Super Race tyre review Maxxis Dissector 3C Maxx … Read more
The Traze Amp MIPS Helmet is a collaboration between ION and MET – it’s aimed at the Enduro and All-mountain rider and features MIPS, clean looks and claims of effective air channels, plus a magnetic chin strap clip. It looks to hit the spot for a helmet offering a little more coverage and protection, and while … Read more
[Updated 23.01.2022]Going faster doesn’t have to be all about selling your worldly possessions to buy the lightest, most expensive ‘enduro’ or cross-country bike you can find. There are plenty of tweaks you can make to your current set-up that will add speed and, even better than that, they’ll boost your confidence too. Whether your mountain … Read more
This week’s 5 cool things sees even more kit from a few of the brands we saw last week. Those include Fox, Oxford, and 7iDP, however, we’ve also got spanking kit from PNW and Prologo, and none of it we’ve seen before. Dive in, here’s what kit you can expect to see reviewed soon. The … Read more
