Freshly added the Saracen’s Ariel line-up is the 50E. It takes all of the good bits of the Ariel, but slaps on a Shimano E7000 motor and offers 150mm of suspension. The Ariel 50E is for those who want to drop the uplift but still get as many runs in, making the ups just as … Read more
In the latest wave of updates and new releases from YT Industries, it’s the new DECOY MX Core and 29 Core that are basking in the limelight. Equipped with the new lighter and quieter Shimano EP8, the DECOYS have their longest battery range yet thanks to the coupling with YT’s custom 540 Watt battery, which … Read more
Specialized Bicycles has issued a voluntary recall notice on its 1st Generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo electric mountain bikes with the control panel on the side, manufactured between 2017 and 2019. Your complete guide to Specialized’s MTB & gravel shoe range Specialized adds the Kenevo to the Lightweight SL Line-up The Best Mountain Bikes Shipped … Read more
MRP has felt the pain of getting neck-deep in terrain completely out of your gravel bike’s depth and with the all-new Baxter fork the brand promises to expand the capability of your bike. It gets a 1.5″ tapered steerer, an adjustable offset, and more. Read on for all of the details. Your complete guide to … Read more
LifeLine’s Air Blast Tubeless Tyre Track Pump proves an invaluable bit of kit for the serial tyre swapper. While build quality and performance isn’t quite up to the standards of its more expensive competition, it’s perfectly good for its affordable price. Topeak Joe Blow Mountain X track pump review Topeak TubiBooster X tubeless inflator review … Read more
The 2021 Specialized Epic Comp delivers a fast, reliable ride that feels at home on the racecourse and the trails. The BRAIN suspension works brilliantly, and the updated geometry makes it extremely capable. However, despite the Comp being the cheapest Epic model in the range, it’s still at a price point that makes it unaffordable … Read more
Hardcore bikepacker and former reviewer at our sister site, road.cc, was first to cross the line of the Highland Trail 550, taking the win in a super-quick time. More impressive still, the feat has been achieved aboard a single-speed, rigid bike. off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit The world’s … Read more
absoluteBLACK has joined the oilslick-finish craze with its PVD 1x Oval Chainring, but it offers more than sub-zero cool looks – it’s also offering performance gains. It’ll leave a gaping hole in your wallet where your money used to be, though. RideWorks Narrow/Wide chainring review When should you replace your bicycle chain? Your complete guide … Read more
Fresh through the office this week we’ve got clothing from Endura, ideal for the upcoming summer heat, and Maxxis’ updated Shorty, ideal for the UK’s recent hugely changeable weather. There are also some new tyres from CST and pedals from Scott. Buyer’s guide to summer mountain bike jerseys Your complete guide to bikepacking – what … Read more
Merida has updated the Ninety-Six, its flagship cross-country and fast trail bike, for 2021. The range-topping RC 9000 delivers a fast but very capable design and suspension platform, with a build capable of tackling the more technical modern cross-country race courses. But is it radical enough to be a fast trail bike? First Look: 2021 … Read more
