For riders who aren’t shy to a challenge, the 2022 Cymru MTB Classic will test your endurance, skill and your relationship. This two-person team stage event is for mountain bikers who dare to face off against the exposed crags and relentless terrain of North Wales. How to prepare for your first gravel race 10 Tips … Read more
A long time coming for fans of Hope’s flat pedals and existing range of components, the brand has unleashed the Union line-up of clipless pedals to the market. Hope brings years of CNC machining experience to balance strength, weight, and performance to the new range of pedals. When should I replace my mountain bike pedal … Read more
The Vittoria Terreno is as close as you will get to a slick tread for a mountain bike, giving a smooth, fast ride. The grip is better than you might expect, although slippery conditions are still best avoided, especially on the front. If the trails are dry and you want some speed, the Terreno is … Read more
New for 2021, Rapha’s Performance Trailwear collection includes the Trail 3/4 sleeve jersey. Aside from the cut and size range, this garment is identical for all genders, boasting abrasion-resistant sleeves, lightweight stretchy material in an understated design. However, the somewhat justified hefty price tag and awkward sleeve choices may not suit everyone’s tastes. Rapha unveils … Read more
The Bombtrack Beyond 2 is a super comfortable all-steel adventure bike with 1x gearing, dynamo lighting, and ample tyre clearance. However, it’s missing a rear rack and hydraulic brakes. Fearless Warlock Frame and Fork review What’s the best way to clean your disc brakes Redshift Shockstop Pro review The Beyond 2 is the sequel to … Read more
The Altura Vortex 2 front roll combines durable, waterproof materials with a large main storage area in addition to an accessible, quick-access pocket. It is reasonably stable in use, assuming the supplied strap is long enough, or an alternative is sourced, and it has stood up to some poor weather. LifeLine Adventure Handlebar Bag review … Read more
After some of the slightly… Strange kit we had in 5 cool things last week, we’ve toned things down a little with some more conventional bits and pieces. But don’t worry, they’re still worthy and definitely cool enough to take a spot here. Here are five of the coolest things that have come in for testing … Read more
The Spank Flare 25 handlebar uses Vibrocore technology, a foam inserted into the tubing that does exactly what it claims, reducing vibrations and improving comfort. The effect is most noticeable on higher frequency bumps, like rough roads or some gravel tracks. Installation is no different to a standard bar, although it is best to ignore … Read more
With Trek’s latest release, the Roscoe, the brand has given the hardtail a whole new geometry and a whole host of neat frame updates to bring it bang up to date. Included in the four news bikes on offer is a cheaper model, making the Roscoe more attainable than ever. Your complete guide to the RockShox fork range … Read more
Following in the footsteps of the Five and the Stage, Orange’s Alpine has gotten the EVO treatment. That means it gets a super aggressive geometry with a suspension setup that defies the numbers on paper. With its new EVO moniker, Orange says that the Alpine EVO isn’t an all-out enduro bike but it’s much more versatile. Best … Read more
