Last week we were excited to see that PNW Components announced a new range of apparel to compliment the well-established mountain and gravel bike components on offer. It hasn’t taken long for the brand to build upon the non-bike part offerings with the release of the Rover Hip Pack, dubbing it a ‘booster shot of … Read more
The Blackburn Outpost HB Roll & Dry Bag is a solid option for those dipping their toes into bikepacking who are after a flexible system at a reasonable price. Whilst not the lightest or the most appropriate for rough terrain, the mounting system is very simple and quick to use in practice. The bag can … Read more
By Steve ThomasDuring the summer months, I always avoid stopping during rides if at all possible. It’s a definite no to stops from me when it comes to cold and wet winter rides. Sure, at times, interruptions are unavoidable, but keeping any of those stops to a minimum or negating the likelihood of having to … Read more
It’s nearly winter and it is officially ‘riding in the mud’ season. You need not despair, here we have a few simple riding tips to help you ride in sloppy conditions. With a little practice, these five core skills will help you master mud, ride faster in the wet and have fun at the same time! … Read more
We’ve had a pretty serious influx of kit make its way to Off-road HQ this week with a big package of kit from ION, Madison, and 76 Projects. That comes along with more from PNW and Troy Lee Designs but we can’t divulge all of the kit in one go, that just wouldn’t be 5 … Read more
It’s not often we get seriously blingy bikes in for testing but when we were offered Yeti’s first ever e-bike to play with, we just couldn’t say no. It goes without saying, it’s a high-end bike with a price tag to match but it comes dripping with top shelf kit along with a suspension linkage that’s … Read more
Ergon’s BA Hip Pack joins the brand’s well-established range of hydration packs as the first hip pack entry. It comes small in size but big on carrying power. However, it can slip a little and doesn’t come with a bladder. Buyer’s guide to hydration packs for mountain biking Osprey Savu 4L waist bag review … Read more
Cannondale’s brand new Scalpel HT is a race-ready hardtail that gets a super-light frame with a handful of neat weight-saving features along with special flex zones to reduce trail chatter. Then, there’s an aggro geometry and of course, it’s specced with the brand’s famed Lefty fork. The ultimate guide to frame materials: what’s best for … Read more
The KS KG SL Carbon Dropper remote is made for gravel drop bar bikes. Its low weight, super simple design and function make it a nice choice if you are after a drop bar compatible dropper. It is fairly expensive, but otherwise, there is nothing to knock it. The best gravel and adventure bikes you … Read more
