Peaty’s Foaming Drivetrain Degreaser works rather well, and it’s got a minty fresh scent too. You still need to get in there and scrub to shift the grimiest of grimes, though. Juice Lubes Dirt Juice bike cleaner review Peaty’s Loam Foam Bike Cleaner Five ways to survive winter riding if you hate mud Just like … Read more
Along with the launch of the e-SILEX, Merida has released a video, encapsulating what the e-SILEX is all about. Grab a brew, sit back, and enjoy this supremely relaxing film about the new bike. How to prepare for your first gravel race – kit, bike setup and training Opinion: You don’t need a dropper post on … Read more
With short rides in mind rather than bikepacking, we take a look at the various ways you can attach gear and tools to your bike. Taking the weight out of your backpack and affixing it securely to your bike for quick spins and day rides, most of these ideas will work on both gravel and … Read more
The Scott Women’s Trail Storm WP is a waterproof jacket that’s both rugged and well fitting. It does very well in the ‘stay dry’ stakes too, but it’s a little warm and really best kept for the very wildest weather. The best (and worst) mountain bike upgrades under £100 Top tips to make the most … Read more
The 2021 Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy is a hard hitting all-mountain 29er ready to tame your local tech. It’s not light but pedals supremely well, while the progressive geometry makes it a great all-rounder as well as an enduro shredder. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Nine cheapskate alternatives to proper cycling … Read more
Good news for those who are missing cycling events this year, Grinduro is back for 2021, taking the purple party to Wales for round three of Six. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike How to prepare for your first gravel race – kit, bike setup and training … Read more
As if 2020 couldn’t get more interesting, Ascendu has unveiled the 3×3, a mountain bike (or trike) that’s designed specifically for the uphills. It promises to help riders climb up to a 75% incline with minimal effort and to open up new paths, previously unseen by regular bikes, or in fact, e-bikes. Your complete guide to … Read more
For 2021, Canyon has given the flagship enduro bike, the Strive a refresh. The updated range doesn’t just see in new colours but 170mm forks across the range and it benefits from a host of new kit that’s been released throughout the year. Getting fit for enduro pt2: Finding the training groove Your complete guide … Read more
The Gaerne G.Ice Storm winter boots are built from fully waterproof and windproof material, but let water in over the top rather easily via the unadjustable cuff – which kind of makes that point moot. They’re expensive, too. Buyer’s Guide to Winter Kit for mountain biking – best kit for the mud and rain Shimano … Read more
The Sweet Protection Knee Guards are super minimalist pads that are lightweight and very comfortable. Perhaps inevitably though, they don’t provide a lot of protection for the money. 7 Protection Sam Hill Knee pads review Dainese Trail Skins 2 knee pads Buyer’s guide to mountain bike knee pads The Sweet Protection Knee Guards are really … Read more
