Relatively fresh in Vittoria’s line up is the Mazza, and it’s an enduro/trail focused tyre that comes in two wheel sizes, two widths and two casings. While this Enduro cased 29er version performs predictably on loose surfaces in the dry or when damp, the Minion-esque looks and ‘mixed conditions’ label imply an all-round competency it … Read more
At the £1,500 mark there are plenty of gravel bikes that pull off the balance between value and performance very well. Thankfully we’ve tested quite a few so if you’re after a brand new gravel bike read on to see the bikes which have scored 4 stars or better in our reviews. Your complete guide … Read more
Mudhugger’s Front Gravel Hugger is a simple mudguard designed to be easily removable, light, and strong enough for off-road riding… and of course, for those little unplanned lie-downs. It nails it, too. This is a simple, sturdy and cost effective solution which is hard to beat. Slicy Custom XC-AM mudguard review Top tips for mountain biking … Read more
Fresh in for testing from Boardman is the brand new 2021 MTR 8.9. For 2021 it’s had a pretty serious overhaul seeing a bump up in travel, a considerable geometry tweak, and an updated kit list. Read on for all of the juicy details. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Boardman MHT … Read more
The Merida Ninety Six line up of full suspension bikes have been updated for 2021 with a completely new frame design, big changes to the geometry and some neat touches that should put it on any cross country or marathon racers shortlist. We take a first ride on the Ninety Six RC 9000. Your complete guide to the … Read more
Endura’s MT500 Waterproof Short II is comfortable, well fitted and most importantly, waterproof. In fact, there’s not a lot to complain about, although I can’t say I’m too thrilled about this ‘nutmeg’ colour – luckily there’s black as well – and it is fairly pricey. Alpinestars Outrider WR Waterproof Base Shorts review Madison Zenith Waterproof … Read more
YT Industries had heard the calls for the brand’s popular full suspension trail and enduro bikes to be offered with the latest suspension and drivetrain tech from RockShox and SRAM. Introducing, the Blaze series, a very limited run of bikes that are promised to bring a high-end riding experience to riders from all riding backgrounds. … Read more
With the Jackal MIPS, Lazer takes aim at the trail/enduro market with a design that’s both impressively comfortable and very protective. It’s thoughtfully designed, with a host of mod cons to please any enduro rider, although it’s a little on the portly side – and it’s fairly spendy too. Alpinestars Vector Tech Pilot helmet review … Read more
Like many sports, mountain biking has a lot of things that are held to be truths, usually ones handed down like precious scripture from the wise elders. The only problem with that is that a lot of them aren’t true. We take aim at five things we reckon are absolute rubbish. 11 tools every home bike mechanic should … Read more
We have a big haul of cool trail hardtails in on test at the moment with bikes from Stif, Ribble and Ragley. Aside from the mountain bikes in for review, we have a range of tools from SKS and slick looking thin pedals from Deity. Dig in…. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened … Read more
