Ortlieb launched the new Handlebar-Pack QR with an incredibly stable retention system, offering easy setup and removal, no permanent attachments and a rock-solid design. The vast 11-litre volume does, however, mean overpacking is easily done. When loaded, there is a lot of movement within the material, including with tyre rub. Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack Review Alpkit Possum … Read more
Newly added to Halo’s line-up is the Gravitas wheelset. It’s been developed over two years with extensive testing in the World Cup Downhill series and uses a new alloy that claims to be stronger, crack and dent resistant, light, and recyclable. Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless? The best trail and enduro … Read more
MET’s dirt going sister brand, Bluegrass was born to cater to the specific needs of enduro and downhill mountain biking, along with the demands BMX riders around the world. As such, the brand has a rich range of helmets that fills the needs of every rider. If you’re unsure of which one will suit you … Read more
The Altura All Road Waterproof Short is effective, comfortable and well-priced, if not quite 100 percent waterproof. Oh, and try before you buy – the sizing is not quite what you’d expect. Madison Zenith 4-Season DWR trousers review Endura women’s MT500 Spray Short II review 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for beginners The … Read more
The microSHIFT ethos is to offer affordable alternatives to big-brand kit, and its 9-speed Advent drivetrain definitely achieves that goal. While it lacks the bells and whistles of pricier rivals, it offers very reliable 1x shifting at a very agreeable price – if without much finesse. Shimano Deore XT M8100 2020 drivetrain review SRAM’s SX … Read more
With the turn of the new riding season, Endura has unveiled the new MT500 range of jerseys and pants featuring women’s and kid’s specific Burner pants which have been a long time coming for some. Here are all of the details. The best baggy mountain bike shorts for women – tried and tested Buyer’s guide … Read more
The Pipedream 200 sleeping bag from Alpkit is a lightweight, sub 500g down-filled sleeping bag that is ideal for bikepacking with a very small compressed pack size. While the comfort temperature makes it more suitable for summer use, I found this could be extended with some thought given to layering inside. Alpkit PipeDream 600 sleeping bag … Read more
The Altura Vortex 2 Waterproof Compact Seatpack is well priced and stands up brilliantly to heavy rain and spray. The weight is good and it’s stable too, though some of the fixings are a little fiddly to secure and adjust. LifeLine Adventure Seat Pack review Topeak BackLoader 10L seatpack review Ortlieb Seat-pack 11L review This Compact … Read more
After a brief hiatus, Five Cool Things is back, showcasing the coolest kit that we’ve had make its way through our office and off to our testers for review. This week, we’ve got a blingy Cube e-MTB, some cycling-specific pants, a pair of stealthy flat pedal shoes, and a steel gravel bike rife with cool … Read more
