There’s no way of getting around it; cycling can be an expensive sport – and that’s just for the bike and basic equipment. Once you realise there are many other things that are useful, it can get a bit ridiculous. However, we’ve come up with some budget alternatives to proper cycling products to try and … Read more
The UK’s enduro scene has enjoyed a similar boom to what we saw with the uptake in bike sales last year and with the country reopening, enduro in the UK is stronger than it’s ever been. For the 2022 leg YT Industries has joined forces with the Southern Enduro Champs offering some mega prizes for … Read more
The cool things are still rolling in with absolutely no sign of slowing down. This week, we’ve got some Ozzy-themed kit from State Bicycle Co., some fuzzy cleaning gloves from Muc-Off, a Wavecel lid from Bontrager, and an A.S.S bag… I’ll leave you to guess what that might be. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike and … Read more
Having launched their new e-MTB and cross-country full-susser in recent weeks, the latest to join the fleet is Giant’s all-new Trance Advanced Pro 29. 2022 Giant Trance X Advance E+ 2022 Giant Anthem Pro Selle Italia presents the X-Bow saddle for 2022 So what do you need to know about the new enduro machine? It’s … Read more
[Updated December 2, 2021] Here at off-road.cc bikepacking is high on the agenda and we test plenty of gear including numerous seat packs, saddle packs, frame bags and handlebar bags. Here are our top rated saddle bags you can buy in 2020 for carrying gear on your mountain, gravel or adventure bike. How to go … Read more
Maxxis updating the Shorty came as quite the surprise as the original had firmly cemented itself as a go-to tyre for winter riding for tonnes of riders out there. However, the update has made the Shorty Gen 2 a much more winter focused tyre, sacrificing a smidge of versatility for all-out grip and confidence in … Read more
Builders of handcrafted carbon wheelsets for road, groad and adventure riding, Stayer announces the new Stayer GravAlloy 650b and 700c aluminium wheels. And that’s not all; the brand is also teaming up with INGRID components for their full bike frame builds, which you can pre-order now. 8 Tips for surviving winter bikepacking 10 Ways to … Read more
Every mountain bike rider will have done something to customise their bike and now Fox has made it possible to take customisation one step further. The brand now offers official decal packs for both the range of forks and shocks so you can either colour match your bike, or go crazy with colour. Your complete … Read more
Suffice to say; winter is not the most welcoming time of year for riding mountain bikes. If the trails aren’t as frozen as your fingers and toes, then they’re probably a boggy swamp mess. Fortunately, the offerings of cold-weather kit and accessories make our lives much more bearable during the chilly season. Adding to the … Read more
Five Ten has brought GORE-TEX into the fray and has built the Trailcross GTX with a waterproof membrane. It’s a high-topped pedal shoe that’s proven to be comfortable, mega grippy on the bike, and absolutely waterproof. However, the laces have a habit of coming undone, and the sole wears quickly. The best mountain bike flat … Read more
