Outlier’s Void pedal is yet another on the market that goes about things a little differently. With a unique look comes interesting performance that’ll please those who like deep concave pedals, shed loads of traction, and surprisingly good support. However, sealing leaves quite a lot to be desired as the pedal is void of seals, and … Read more
Earlier this year, the UCI and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced the 2026 Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series calendar. As well as the usual suspects, a few new rounds appeared in the 14 weekend-long calendar. “I could not have dreamed of a better place to say goodbye than Lenzerheide”: the great Nino Schurter is looking back … Read more
With tech like the HighBar chin strap, Canyon’s burgeoning apparel, protectives, and shoe range doesn’t follow the norms, and with a new helmet that uses polycarbonate bearings, the new Deflectr mountain bike helmet certainly fits in with that trend. Better yet, the interesting new design has launched the new helmet to the top of Virginia … Read more
It’s fair to say I’m not one to keep up with all the latest cycling tech trends, for all manner of reasons. Sometimes that’s money, already having the coolest bar tape on the market, or just being content with what I have (pah!) WIN Merida Big.Trail 300 with upgrades from HUNT and more! Best winter cycling gloves … Read more
DT Swiss’s Degrees of Freedom is pretty much what it says on the tin. By adding a bit of free movement directly into a DEG freehub, DF brings greater suspension sensitivity and smoothness in an easy-to-install, widely adjustable, and frighteningly simple package. However, despite being cheaper than nearly all other systems, its feel is a … Read more
This week we’ve not got one, but two gravel bikes from Standert and Sonder. On top of those, we’re going to take a look at Leatt’s updated waterproof shoes, Lazer’s new Impala helmet and a minimalist first aid kit from Sendhit. But first, let’s take a look at this week’s top stories. Bike check: Lukas Baum’s … Read more
DMR has done what only a handful of brands have managed – completed a 30-year tenure, earning it a spot as one of the UK’s stalwarts. Starting life producing a simple chain tensioner, DMR has expanded from mountain biking’s BMX roots, becoming a must-have brand for budding dirt jumpers throughout the 90s. Now, having earned … Read more
Italian bike brand Cinelli has launched its updated HoBootleg Geo, a steel-framed adventure bike aimed at expedition riders and off-road tourers. Its new geometry has taken inspiration from rigid mountain bikes, but with the addition of plenty of mounting points for all your bikepacking needs. Best gravel tyres 2025 — fast and grippy rubber for … Read more
**Competition closed. Congratulations to Neal Biddle, who has been randomly selected as our competition winner. Someone will be in touch soon to arrange getting the bike sent out to you.**It goes without saying that a new bike is the best Christmas present, without a doubt, so we’ve teamed up with Merida, Hunt, Kenda, Funn and … Read more
With a rich heritage in performance motorcycles, supporting the likes of Carl Fogarty and Valentino Rossi, Italian brand Ducati needs absolutely no introduction. Though best known for its motor-powered sports bikes, the brand has previously dabbled in the world of cycling before, but now, Ducati is looking to bolster its place with an incoming range of … Read more
