Today Forestal has bolstered its range of e-mountain bikes with the trail-friendly Cyon which gets the brand’s Twin Levity suspension platform. Then there’s the all-out downhill bike, the Hydra. That one is based on the existing enduro bike, the Siryon, but it’s been built to cope with the rigours of World Cup downhill tracks. Big Read: Racing … Read more
The Crankbrothers Mallet Boa shoes are aimed at downhill and bike-park riding, but we’ve tested these and the enduro version of the shoe and we prefer this one with its large range of cleat positions. Shimano ME7 clipless trail shoes review Crankbrothers Mallet DH Clipless Pedals Best trail and enduro clipess shoes you can buy The … Read more
With the never-ending evolution of mountain bikes and e-bikes Shimano has noticed that these new demands are putting more stress on drivetrains than ever before. To solve this, Shimano has introduced LinkGlide which is designed to increase drivetrain durability whilst offering seamless shifting. Your complete guide to Shimano MTB drivetrains, from Tourney to XTR 12-speed … Read more
If you’re looking for a super lightweight jersey with unbeatable breathability, the Leatt MTB 4.0 UltraWeld Jersey might just be for you. It’s comfortable and looks pretty cool too, but the ‘race tight’ fit is pretty slim around the torso. ION LS Scrub Amp Women’s Jersey 7MeshInc Eldorado Shirt Buyer’s guide to summer mountain bike … Read more
The Straight Cut Bagel Bar Bag is small, perfectly made (by hand) and uses Voile’s excellent Nano straps to give a rock-solid setup. The double zip is different to most similar bags and works really well. LifeLine Adventure Handlebar Bag review Passport Cycles Handlebar Bag Review Polaris Ventura Handlebar Bag review The Bagel Bag is 200mm long … Read more
Back in 2016, Adam Miller and a crack team of industry veterans (who went on later to launch Revel) unleashed Why Cycles into the wild. Why Cycles offers a full range of titanium framed bikes from your ready-to-bikepack gravel bikes to hardcore hardtails that also aren’t shy of an adventure. Read on to see what the … Read more
The Highline 7 tops Crankbrother’s range of dropper posts. It’s very nicely made, incredibly smooth, and is well proportioned. It’s tough to find a fault, although the Highline 7’s equally awesome remote isn’t included in the asking price. KS Lev Ci 175mm dropper seat post review X-Fusion Manic dropper seatpost How to choose the best … Read more
A pressure gauge really is a must for both road and mountain bike riding – the redesigned SKS Airchecker proves a handy, reliable tool that is well up to the job. How to choose your tyre pressures Best trail and enduro mountain bike tyres you can buy 10 worst bits of mountain bike riding advice … Read more
The Magicshine Monteer 8000 Galaxy packs a beasty 8000-lumen beam into a reasonably small and lightweight package. Its battery life is also mighty impressive considering the amount of light it kicks out – just make sure the straps are done up extra snug before you head out. Lumicycle Apogee Extender Pack front light review Gloworm Alpha … Read more
Not the most glamorous thing that ever got itself it’s own buyer’s guide but getting the right mountain bike grips for you and your style of riding is pretty important. We have already taken a look a the best grips we have tested this year, now it’s time to advise on the different types and what … Read more
