Bringing the redesigned Gen 3 Levo to a more wallet-friendly price point, Specialized now offers the bike in Comp Carbon, Comp Alloy, and Base Alloy models. The move promises to bring the Levo’s ride quality, power, and range to a wider range of riders. Should I turn my 29er into a mullet bike? off-road Opinion … Read more
Direct sales giant, Canyon is mostly known for its comprehensive range of mountain bikes. The brand also has a reasonably condensed range of gravel bikes. Dubbed the Grail, the range has a bike for everyone should you be aiming to win races, or just to enjoy some off-road mile-munching. Your complete guide to the 2021 Giant … Read more
The Vulpine is the latest gravel tyre from US-based WTB tyres and is currently available in a single 700 x 36mm width. The design, narrower than many gravel tyres, does affect comfort. Still, it meets the objective and is an incredibly fast and smooth-rolling tyre that isn’t just for the dusty mid-west US. Vittoria Terreno … Read more
It can be argued that 76 Projects kicked off the high-flow valve trend with the HI FLOW ‘No Clog’ Tubeless valves. What the brand has created here, while fiddly to install, works incredibly well. For a very reasonable price, they deliver more airflow faster, making tubeless tyres that bit easier to set up, but you’ll … Read more
Focus reckons that e-bikes have the power to make people happier than ever before. As such, the brand has unveiled the new JAM2 7. Series. The new bike gets a Shimano EP8 motor and a mega adjustable geometry. Read on for all of the details. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 – capable trail bikes … Read more
The Ergon GFR1 Factory grips have been developed in collaboration with Tahnée Seagrave and her teammates at Canyon [CLLCTV] FMD Racing. The partnership has resulted in a slim grip with solid damping properties. However, the mushroom upper is prone to wear, they’re mighty expensive and suit a more acquired taste. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike … Read more
This week’s 5 cool things sees in some pretty fancy tech from Coros along with some of Rapha’s new winter kit. That’s not all as we’ve also got a new multitool from Wolftooth that looks to have absolutely everything you need for any trailside mishap. Oh, and it’ll be rude to forget that we’ve also … Read more
Winter bikepacking adventures aren’t exactly the most popular thing, but if prepared for the changing conditions and slower pace, they can be just as rewarding as a summer trip. [Words by Bradley Shenton // Photos by Finley Newmark] Discover the world of bikepacking with Komoot Cycling UK launch 150-mile Trans Kernow Way Double Divide: Gravelling from … Read more
Mark Beaumont has led a rich career full of world firsts and records, in fact, he holds the record for cycling around the world in less than 79 days. For the first time, Mark entered a race but not just any race, the GBDURO. Markus Stitz captures the drama in the Maiden Race. Video: Gee … Read more
The Vitus Rapide FS CR is a new cross-country focused bike, with the CR being the lower of two models in the range, retailing at £2,499. It delivers impressive performance with geometry that makes it fun and capable downhill while still being quick uphill. The component selection also helps to keep the overall weight competitive. … Read more
