The Maxxis Receptor is a new gravel tyre that’s light, has minimal tread and delivers an incredibly fast ride. It has a supple design and some puncture resistance that are brilliant on hardpack and roads – it could be a great race tyre if you know the conditions will suit. How to prepare for your first gravel … Read more
The Specialized 2FO Roost Clip mountain bike shoes are a casual pair of clip-ins with minamalist looks and a slightly bendy sole. They’re best for chilled rides where a stiff, efficient shoe isn’t of the utmost importance. Best trail and enduro clipess shoes you can buy The best clipless mountain bike pedals ridden and rated Buyer’s guide to … Read more
Fabric’s aptly named FunGuy Grip – half of it is a mushroom texture – offers its other half in micro-hex texture and features a soft compound. They dampen a bit of vibration and give decent grip with gloves, though they’re not great when used with bare hands. ODI Elite Flow Lock-On Grips RevGrips Pro Series … Read more
There is a range of mountain bike and gravel gear on test this week and at a range of prices too! We’ve got uber pricey Princton wheels, a brand new enduro lid from Leatt and a pocket friendly full susser from Boardman plus more…. Rockrider AM 100 S review Everything you need to know about MIPS – MIPS launches brand … Read more
The Giro Tyrant Spherical Dirt is a halfway house between a full-face and half-face mountain bike helmet. Whilst it’s inevitably heavier than a standard open face lid, it offers a great deal of protection from the very low rear and its ‘spherical MIPS’ liner. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike helmets: get the best bike helmet for … Read more
The AM 100 S from Decathlon-owned brand Rockrider is a wallet-friendly, all-mountain rig that offers an impressive pedalling platform and an agile ride. While providing all the kit you expect from a modern mountain bike and prime for trail centre routes, its rather dated geometry holds it back on the gnarlier trails. Marin Rift Zone 2 2020 … Read more
The Gloworm Alpha is a robust 1200 lumen headlight well suited to off-road cycling, with plenty of well thought out features. It’s not a bad price for its reasonable brightness, plus you get a full complement of accessories included in the pack. Gloworm XSV front light review 9 top tips to make the most of … Read more
Need more water but not enough bottle mounts on your bike? Granite Design has just announced the launch of the Aux Cage, a new strap on bottle cage for road, mountain and gravel riders. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened 7 … Read more
MIPS has launched a brand new product range along which comes with a more defined selection and classification. The brand has done this with the hopes that this will help both consumers and designers pick the right kind of MIPS for its intended use. When should you replace your bicycle helmet? The best mountain bike helmets … Read more
