The progressive Pipedream Full Moxie gets ready for a year of hard riding, Lake District style. The time has come for our long term tester Jim has put together a long term test bike, in the form of the steel single pivot Pipedream complete with DVO suspension and Hunt wheels. Over to Jim for the full run-down…. Best … Read more
At 148g, the MT Zoom Ultralight Inline Carbon Seatpost is probably the lightest seatpost we’ve ever tested. This narrow, 27.2mm version performed perfectly for our test, although the limit on how far it can be inserted means it won’t fit all frames. Opinion: You don’t need a long dropper post on your gravel bike Redshift … Read more
Today Leatt has introduced the brand new DBX 4.0 Enduro helmet to the line-up. It’s certified to downhill helmet standards and comes sorted with all the mod cons with the aim to make it a convenient and fully kitted enduro focussed lid. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened When should you replace your bicycle helmet? … Read more
The Rondo RUUT AL1 is a gravel bike that offers adjustable geometry via a TwinTip system built into the fork. The adjustments are subtle, but whatever the setting the RUUT is masses of fun to ride – though it doesn’t stack up for spec against its competition. Rondo Ruut CF2 review Ragley Trig Gravel complete bike … Read more
The Maxxis Shorty is designed for wet conditions. It excels where grip is sparse, but that’s not to say that its mid-length spikes don’t hold up when things dry out. However, it is noticeably draggy, which becomes more of a downside on the driest days. Schwalbe Magic Mary 29×2.6″ Super Gravity ADDIX Soft tyre review WTB … Read more
Dirt Wash by Weldtite is a citrusy cleaner with a great spray head for wide coverage, and it works really well, but it’s easy to blast through the bottle quickly. Proper Cleaner by Guy Martin Starter Pack review Peaty’s Loam Foam Bike Cleaner review What’s the best way to clean disc brakes on a bicycle? … Read more
Just after Blue Monday, it’s time to kick the first weekly instalment of 5 cool things off for 2021. We’ve got new tougher gear from Rimpact to prevent rim dings, reasonably priced shoes from Shimano and some men’s Pearl Izumi kicks too. Plus there’s a Lazer Jackal MIPS lid and finally a Muc-Off Stealth Tubeless Puncture … Read more
Trek has had a long-standing presence in the mountain bike world with a vast range of bikes to back it up. The brands offering ranges from featherweight cross country bikes right through to downhill thoroughbreds. If you’re in the market for a Trek bike and wondering which will suit you best, read on for our … Read more
Having experienced the division of the Berlin Wall first hand, Markus Stitz, in association with Schwalbe has documented his self-supported journey along the length of the European Green Belt. How to go bikepacking: a beginner’s guide to getting started Big Read: Riding and surviving the Jeroboam, a tough as nails gravel race in Italy The … Read more
Peaty’s LinkLube All Weather Lubricant is a chain lube with a neat trick up its sleeve; it cleans the chain as you go. But while it smells nice and comes in an easy to use bottle, it washes away quickly – it can leave you with a slightly rusty chain within a few days of … Read more
