Hot off the heels of the release of the new Tactic 4, Specialized has revealed an all-new helmet, the Gambit. It’s a lightweight full-face helmet that’s designed to be ideal for enduro but it stacks up to DH certification. That’s not all, because the brand’s Roost 2FO shoes now come in a canvas option. The … Read more
For 2022 Canyon has bolstered the Spectral range, now offering the bike in, 650b, mullet, and 29″ wheel sizes. Along with that, the Spectral is now available both with an alloy frame and a no expense spared CFR model. There’s a lot to get through here, so let’s get stuck in. Five things that weren’t … Read more
Canyon has just launched the full 2022 Spectral range, gracing it with a host of wheel size options, an adjustment to the bike’s suspension travel and has added a mullet bike to the range. That bike is the one that Canyon invited us to ride in Surrey and here are our first ride impressions. Five … Read more
A drybag is a simple product yet Wildcat have created something that stands out from others with an ability to keep contents separate within a single bag. It is easy to use and very well constructed but costs more than most drybags and extra material means extra weight. Wildcat Lion Handlebar Harness Alpkit PipeDream 600 sleeping … Read more
Titanium mountain bikes have a well-deserved reputation for their ride quality thanks to the thin-walled, high strength tubing and it’s been a popular – if expensive – choice for off-road frames since the early days of the sport. We’ve rounded up some of the nicest examples on sale today for your pleasure. The best mountain … Read more
The Altura AW21 competition is now closed and we have a Winner! Congratulations to:Geoffrey Wyatt.You have won the Altura AW21 Clothing and Bikepacking bags competition and Altura will be in contact with you shortly to arrange your prize.Many thanks to everybody else who entered and better luck next time. This week’s competition is brought to you from Altura … Read more
The All-City Cycles Gorilla Monsoon Apex brings way more versatility than the majority of gravel bikes on the market, rather than being a slack angled road bike with larger tyre clearances the Monsoon is more of a dropped bar mountain bike. With huge tyre clearances and bolts for guards and racks, this is a machine … Read more
SMOOVE is a universal chain lube that well and truly lives up to expectations. It sticks about in a range of conditions and lasts for an impressively long time. It’s reasonably priced too considering how far just a little goes but you’ll need a little foresight when using it. 11 tools every home bike mechanic should … Read more
The Halo Gravitas MTC Downhill wheels are a tough set of gravity focussed wheels that, if you favour strength over light weight, are a solid choice. They are really well built with readily available spokes making them an excellent choice for hard riding, budget-conscious riders and they have remained true and dent-free throughout. Buyer’s guide to mountain … Read more
With the new Grizl AL Canyon has completed the Grizl lineup in a bit to quench the thirst for bikes that can do it all. The new bike gets big tyre clearance and boasts a wide range of unique features that make it a true do-it-all bike. The best money-no-object gravel and adventure bikes we’ve … Read more
