ION’s Rascal Select BOA is the brand’s clip shoe designed for gravity riding and racing. Their high price is indicative of their top quality, comfort (to a point), and performance that makes them worthy of a comparatively mountainous investment. That is, if they work for you and if you get on with the cleat adjustment on … Read more
The Granite Portaledge XE Strap Mount is a lightweight, secure storage system that provides easy access to puncture repair tools and other essentials. Comprising an alloy bracket that mounts onto bottle cage bolts and a strap to secure spares in place, this is a simple and effective design, assuming you have the space within the … Read more
It was only back in November when Canyon updated the Neuron CF, so it hasn’t taken long for the brand to turn its attention to the alloy, AL models. For 2022, the Neuron AL gets the same geometry as the carbon bikes and there’s a new bike for those little rippers, the Neuron Young Hero. … Read more
The SKS Mudrocker offers the right amount of coverage to keep the muck out of your face while looking pretty sci-fi. It’s super stable and can fit most mountain bike suspension forks out there. However, it’s just a bit agricultural in its assembly, and it doesn’t protect fork seals as well as competition. Best tried … Read more
Tactic Racing has unveiled a new pair of disc brake hubs suitable for gravel bikes. Their unique internal design makes them some of the lightest, if not the lightest hubs available. Aimed to be pitted squarely against DT Swiss 180 hubs, the Tactic Racing hubs claim to be 215g. XC Racing – Where next for … Read more
“Big Rides: Great Britain and Ireland” is a guide to the best 25 routes that the two authors have found in three countries – yes, there are a couple of visits across the channel as well. These routes are split into road and off-road with detailed labelling to explain many of the key conditions that … Read more
By Steve ThomasTitanium has been used in bike frames and parts for many years and was a prized and rare commodity in the early years of mountain biking. Some top professional riders of the early 90s even had their own titanium frames made and painted with their sponsor’s livery, as there were very few titanium … Read more
The Schwalbe Wicked Will is a new model that we have tested in the Super Race version. It has proven to be a tyre that combines an impressive mix of abilities, creating a versatile tyre that feels fast enough for long days in the saddle while still providing excellent grip. Maxxis Dissector 3C Maxx Terra … Read more
Granite Design’s Stash Tubeless Flat Tyre Repair Kit completes the Stash system, offering a flat tyre solution that sits neatly inside your handlebar. It’s nicely made and packs quite a punch, all in a mighty small package, for a very modest asking price. Everything you need to know about tubeless repair kits Ruzer Pro Tubeless … Read more
