ROTOR has completed its lineup of mountain bike chainrings with the announcement of the Universal Tooth Pattern design, a specially shaped tooth made to work perfectly with any mainstream 11 or 12-speed drivetrain on the market. It’s said that ROTOR is the first brand in the industry to offer such a chainring. SRAM’s SX Eagle budget … Read more
Cairn has delivered a bike that manages to not only cross between established categories but create its own with the BRAVe. The Shimano powered bike mixes the downhill ability of a mountain bike with the ability to cover ground that a gravel bike can provide. While there are some less than perfect areas, the overall … Read more
For fans of Yeti bikes, this is big news as the brand has finally released an e-bike. Dubbed the 160E, it’s designed especially to be raced and ride as well under power as it can past its limiter. It gets a brand new linkage designed especially for e-bike applications and Shimano’s EP8 motor. Here are … Read more
The COROS APEX Pro is a multisport watch that’s absolutely packed with useful features for the outdoor adventurist, with many of those features being perfect for the off-road cyclist. While things can be a little confusing at first, it’s an easy to use device with a mighty impressive battery life that delivers a lot of … Read more
Words and photos by Steve ThomasNo doubt we all saw those hilarious over-dubbed 1x videos doing the rounds a few years back. The one with the Mexican chat show guest in hysterics as he told the tale of how the bike industry decided to provide fewer gears to save themselves money and then convince us … Read more
The Havok Knee Zip knee guards from Amplifi have proven to be a stable, comfortable and durable set of pads that provide an ample level of coverage. However, the Non-Stick Hook and Loop fasteners are a little strange, and they’re edging towards the pricier end of the scale. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike knee pads 7 … Read more
With the PipeDream Full Moxie now approaching over half a year of riding, I’ve got to know the ride and its qualities well. In short, it’s a confidence-inspiring, hard-charging bike that can climb well despite the number on the scales. It has a definite downhill focus but doesn’t let itself down at all for more … Read more
Raleigh Components has proudly teamed up with Pembree, a fellow UK-based cycling company that shares values on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. Pembree designs and manufactures flat pedals right here in the UK with two models currently on offer. Trail essentials – all the kit you need to take on a mountain bike ride Buyer’s … Read more
It’s September and it’s most definitely autumn now. The nights are very clearly drawing in meaning it’s nearly prime time to get testing some lights. That’s not all, as we’ve also got some D3O equipped shoes, lengthy knee guards, Sigma’s new cycling computer, and an enduro-ready bike made especially for privateers. It’s 5 cool things … Read more
As its name suggests, the Vista SS jersey from Polaris Bikewear is a short sleeve jersey made to be cool and super breathable. It comes with an excellent build quality with neat features making it ideal for summer use. However, the heavier weight fabric can get a little warm on those seriously hot days, and … Read more
