For riders seeking a gravel bike that can do a bit of everything, the Sonder Camino Al GRX2 offers a great balance of comfort, capability and customisation. Its aluminium frame, carbon fork and extensive mounting options make it as suitable for endurance rides as it is for weekend off-road exploration. There are plenty of options, … Read more
For many young riders, the Trek Wahoo 24 Trail will be their first real step into mountain biking. With chunky tyres, a slacker head angle for a more confident feel, and a handful of thoughtful design touches, it looks every bit the part. Just try not to dwell on the weight, or you might feel … Read more
The Leatt MTB Enduro 4.0 jersey, as the name suggests, is aimed at gravity-assisted enduro riding, and whilst it seems like a simple offering, it proves to be exactly what you need. The IceYarn fabric manages moisture and heat well whilst being cut into a comfortable, relaxed fit. A little thick for a summer jersey, … Read more
The Race Face Era wheelset has seen a lot of attention to make a laterally compliant, strong and lightweight offering. These wheels manage to blend excellent power transfer through rotational stiffness with enough compliance to dampen harsh trail feedback. The result is a comfortable, durable and tough wheelset that has stood up to some harsh situations … Read more
[Photography by Steve Thomas]Feet are funny old things. Tickly, sometimes a bit whiffy, yet most of us very much take them for granted. I have to admit I’ve long been guilty of that, only paying attention to those things at the end of my legs when I have an issue. Painfully, in the past couple … Read more
In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re going to take a look at some Scottish-made, CNC-machined cranks, Santa Cruz’s aggressive trail bike, and something that might upset many, a handlebar and stem built to bring internal cable routing to a new level. On top of that, we’ve got a super breathable jacket from Leatt and waterproof … Read more
[Header image by Unbound Gravel]As the much over-lauded (or perhaps I should say overlorded), indefinable, and mythical ‘spirt of gravel’ drifts its jolly old holy way across the high plains of the wild west, wandering as lonely as a cloud through Britian’s boldest landscapes, and rumbling like Thor across the lava fields of Iceland pondering the whole … Read more
Although it feels like it’s been here a while, Black Friday is officially happening this week. And like every other ‘day’ celebration of deals, Friday is now being used liberally to describe, in some cases, an entire month’s worth of deals. Best electric mountain bikes 2025 – top-performing e-MTBs for every situation Winter mountain biking … Read more
Unveiled after winning its debut race under Tahnee Seagrave, Orbea’s Rallon now takes a very different stance from models prior. Now, it’s an out-and-out gravity machine that’s available in both downhill and enduro configurations. With that, it lives for the descent as it shrugs off the rowdiest, most technical, and most demanding tracks, but in … Read more
Dirt jump is a smaller space in mountain biking, but thanks to the fact that the bikes are generally more affordable, it’s one that’s growing surprisingly quickly. It’s an accessible genre too, with potentially more spots to ride closer by. Joining the likes of Merida, Giant has stepped into the DJ ring with its new … Read more
