The Smith Engage is quite simply one of the best priced, comfiest helmets I’ve tested. It’s got good coverage of the head, it feels light when riding, the airflow is effective, and it’s great value. It’s got solid, modern looks and has lasted well. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike handguards 720 Protections Awake 1.0 helmet … Read more
The Alta wheels from Parcours are a very lightweight full carbon wheelset, weighing just 1360g for the pair. The freehub design is basic, but a good quality rim creates an agile ride and overall package that makes for a good value wheelset. Ere Research Tenaci TLR gravel tyres The best gravel and adventure bikes for around £1,000 … Read more
The Bike TrailX T-shirt from Five Ten is another garment that uses the brand’s eco-friendly Primeblue tech. The technical t-shirt comes with a more casual cut making it ideal for trips to the pub and long days shredding, but the over-complicated shoulder panels can rise while on the bike. 10 pieces of essential mountain bike … Read more
Lockdown was a lot of things for different people. Many were furloughed, many had to work through and maximum respect for both pools of people. It came with a huge range of obstacles with a few left unseen, and that was definitely the case for me, having accepted to take on the Merida Ex Enduro … Read more
It’s Friday and you know exactly what that means. It’s time for 5 cool things where we showcase the coolest kit that we’ve had come into the office ripe for testing. This week, we’ve got sticky rubber, plenty of bags, and some eco-friendly bike maintenance kit. Get stuck in. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – … Read more
After the successful launch of the Occam last year, Orbea has found a wide range of Occam riders, using the bike for many styles of riding. Riders who appreciate its lightweight and pedalling efficiency, then riders who are loving the bike’s capability when descending. With that, the brand has unveiled the new and updated Occam … Read more
Officially launched earlier this September, the West Kernow Way has already attracted waves of cyclists looking to explore the 150-mile route. One such intrepid explorer is Aled, one of the co-founders of outdoor company Stohk beer (rhymes with stoke). Accompanied by his partner Jo, Aled set off to tackle the newest long-distance cycling route from … Read more
DT Swiss has acknowledged that e-bikes aren’t just a trend but that they’ve evolved with more powerful motors, bigger batteries and a shift in user behaviour. All of which has lead to an increase in loads. The demands expected for an e-MTB wheelset have changed, therefore the brand has totally revised the Hybrid MTB wheels. … Read more
There’s nothing scarier than a neglected and litter-ridden trail and Trash Free Trails has taken the helm in order to make your favourite trails extra tidy with the Halloween Trail Clean Tour. Between the 22nd and 31st of October, Trash Free Trails will be hitting the road to visit seven different nominated locations, planning to exorcise … Read more
Mondraker has given the e-mountain bike line-up a serious refresh for 2022. With the update, the brand introduced six bikes all of which will run the new Bosch CX GEN4 motor. Here’s what the range is all about. Ten top tips for Alpine riding trips off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s all about … Read more
