Ripe for another hopefully dominant season, Canyon has updated its cyclocross bike, the Inflite. Gracing this year’s models are fresh colourways and a number of component updates which should hopefully keep the bike as competitive as it has been. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened The best gravel and adventure bikes you … Read more
The Fearless Warlock is one of the new breeds of all-terrain bikes. Although it has drop bars, it holds its own on many off-road trails and keeps the speed up. The versatile build, thoughtful attention to detail and decent price point makes the Warlock a competitive, different and great riding steel frameset for off-road adventuring. … Read more
At half the price of competing mountain bike handguards, the Acerbis X-Elites are definitely a case of ‘you get what you pay for’. They don’t carry the finesse or quality of their spendier competition, but they’re a cheap and most definitely cheerful entry if you’re just curious to see what handguards are all about. The … Read more
Fresh in for testing, and our new Editor’s first off.road.cc test bike, is the Scott Ransom 920. It comes with a host of cool tech, including the Twinloc remote that has become expected on Scott’s bikes and it’s sorted with a fairly aggro geometry. It can also accommodate either 650b or 29″ wheels. Read on for all … Read more
The Chrome Doubletrack Handlebar Sling is a smart-looking, very well-made, heavy-duty handlebar bag with some neat touches that also doubles up as a sling. Its large size is very useful and its quality cannot be faulted which is just as well as it’s not cheap. drj0n Bagworks Handlebar Strap Deck Best money no object gravel and adventure … Read more
Today, Mondraker has launched the bulk of the 2022 offering, although the brand is keeping its cards close to its chest with certain models due to be announced later on in the year. With the updated range, Mondraker has refined the ZERO suspension system, FORWARD geometry design, and the new MIND telemetry system that was … Read more
Following on from the success of the Trash Free Trails’ TrashMob Academy pilot scheme, the community-focused, non-profit organisation is hosting a series of exciting taster sessions this summer. Trek cleans up the messy business of bike packaging FiveTen Freeriders now made with ocean plastics When should you replace your bicycle helmet? TFT is inviting teachers, … Read more
While Switzerland is certainly the most dominant nation within cross-country mountain biking, I doubt anyone would have predicted the Swiss 1-2-3 win we saw in the women’s Olympic XC event. Jolanda Neff delivered a runaway performance to take the Gold medal, with compatriots Sina Frei taking Silver and Linda Indergand the Bronze. Tom Pidcock wins … Read more
Five Ten now makes the classic Freerider with eco-friendly Primeblue tech in a move to please everyone and the planet. Though the entry-level flat pedal shoe brings the famed Stealth rubber to a reasonable price point, the shoe is let down by its dated design. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike and gravel shoes – a … Read more
The Spank Flare gravel bar tape combines microfibre tape with gel pads to create a thick profile that aims to create a more comfortable cockpit. The tape has some stretch, making it easy to apply, although, despite Spank suggesting it is extra-long, there was only just enough to fit a set of 42cm wide bars. … Read more
