Built for the rigours of enduro, DT Swiss’s carbon EXC 1501 Spline One wheelset has proven to be a bombproof but balanced wheelset. Although it hits an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, comes with speedy engagement and performs superbly on the trail, its price tag may be off-putting against equally performing wheels from other brands. Best mountain … Read more
Without a doubt, electric pumps are 2025’s biggest cycling trend. They take nearly all of the effort out of trailside (or roadside) tyre inflations while being small enough to stash in a pocket. However, out of all of the electrical gubbins finding themselves on and around bikes, I’m yet to be convinced. Ducati has its … Read more
The Adventure Travel show has been happening since the ’90s, showcasing the top adventures from providers from around the country. For the first time ever, the show is bringing the Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo along for the ride, showing off fresh bikes from tonnes of brands while holding talks from leading names across the ultra-endurance … Read more
Now in its fourth generation, Norco’s Range VLT falls right in line with the likes of the Sight VLT. With that, it brings a mighty familiar ride that noticeably brings serious capability but without squandering agility. In fact, the Norco Range Gen 4 may be the most agile enduro e-MTB I’ve ridden to date. Norco … Read more
[Images and video by Steve Thomas]There’s no doubt that you’ve seen those epic POV videos and reels from the likes of Matt Jones, the Athertons, and so many more. If you’re at all into making ride videos, then there’s a fair chance that you, too, have snared a 360 camera, or are at least considering … Read more
This Force AXS-equipped V+1 Race Edition 2.1 from Vielo lives up to its name with a low overall weight, sleek, smooth looks, huge amounts of stiffness and geometry that favours being ridden hard and fast, without alienating those who want to take things just a little bit easier. Whatever the terrain, however technical, this is … Read more
Better known for its unique Fourby4 linked mountain bikes, Knolly’s gravel bike, the Cache, takes Knolly’s precision ethos and builds it into a gravel-going machine. Now, the brand has given the bike a well-deserved update, making it slacker, suspension fork-ready, and kitting it with clearance for modern tyres. Here are all of the details. Gravel bike … Read more
The Ergon SMS Sport Men saddle proves to be a well-constructed and thoroughly though out offering for mountain bike applications where pedalling is done in a more upright position. The base has a great shape to not interfere with pedalling and it comes in two sizes to cater for a wide range of users. The … Read more
Very famously, YT Industries has had a tough old time recently, after announcing its entry into self-administration. However, Markus Flossmann’s purchase of his old bike company came as a glimmer of hope for the German brand, and today, YT Industries has launched its first bike in the new era of the brand – a limited … Read more
The Vittoria Terreno T80 Coarse Loose Gravel Endurance is a gravel tyre with clear cyclocross heritage, and that legacy shows in its performance. Off-road grip and traction are excellent across a wide range of surfaces and conditions. It is not a fast-rolling option, and the pronounced arrow tread can look a little unusual, but if you … Read more
