The Garmin Edge 530 is an update to the Edge 520 Plus GPS unit. It hosts a whole heap of mountain bike and road-specific features – the big one for us being the integration of Trailforks mapping. It’s still missing out on a touchscreen, but we don’t really consider this a negative, especially when you consider … Read more
We’re hiring! Talk to us before the 19th April if you are interested in applying….If you’re like us and you prefer your riding on the dirtier, muddier, and grittier side of things and you’re a dab hand at writing and organising people and kit; we might just have the job for you. My job, editor … Read more
The Super Air MIPS from Bell is the open-face version of its Super Air R. It ticks all the boxes as a solid trail lid and offers the extra protection of Spherical MIPS, but that protection comes at a very hefty price. Giro Tyrant Spherical Dirt helmet review Smith Optics Forefront 2 MIPS helmet review The … Read more
Both Funn and Granite Designs has added a number of new products to their line-ups. Funn’s new offering comes in the form of a pair of half flat, half clipless pedals and Granite Designs has launched the Cricket and the Scope Mount. Read on for all of the sweet details. Nine cheapskate alternatives to proper … Read more
The Shimano ME7 shoes are still the top dog in terms of gravity-fed trail action. Best for enduro, these provide efficient pedalling whilst being super comfy. There is one neat feature missing from this latest version though… Shimano 2019 ME7 SPD shoes review Shimano ME5 shoes review Best trail or enduro mountain bike SPD and … Read more
Zipp has announced an update to the motocross-inspired 3ZERO MOTO wheelset. For 2021, the set now gets the all-new ZM2 freehub which offers a monster 132 points of engagement. The hub also gets a new and improved seal design. Read on for all of the details. Should I turn my 29er into a mullet bike? The … Read more
The Straight Cut Top Tube Bag is a large, easy to use and very sturdy design that can store loads. Good water resistance and multiple fixing options make it very versatile. Apidura Expedition Top Tube Pack review Alpkit Soloist Backpacking Tent review EVOC launches new bikepacking bag range Straight Cut produces just one size as … Read more
The Ribble HT 725 Sport is a great 150mm steel hardtail for those on a budget. It’s progressive, good looking and built for gravity-fed riding – it ticks most boxes for hardtail lovers, though it’s a shame there’s no 29er version alongside these 650b frames. Ribble HT Ti SRAM GX Eagle hardtail review Five things … Read more
Today marks the release of the new Cairn BRAVe, an all-new ebike that blurs the line between gravel and mountain bike riding to create a bike that’s ripe for exploration and above all, fun. It comes with two models donning either a flat or drop handlebar and the bike is built around Shimano’s E7000 Steps motor … Read more
The Ripper is Sweet Protection’s entry-level lid. While it certainly stacks up in the cooling and looks departments, it’s not the most comfortable helmet around, and a bit more coverage at the rear would be nice. Smith Optics Forefront 2 MIPS helmet review 7iDP M2 helmet review Buyer’s guide to mountain bike helmets: get the … Read more
