Fresh for 2020, tyre and wheel brand WTB has launched two brand new rims. There’s one carbon set made for gravel and mountain bikes, and there’s an alloy set with e-bikes in mind. The aim behind the rims is to be totally bombproof and reliable. The best trail and enduro mountain bike wheelsets, tried and … Read more
To celebrate Rob Warner’s big 5-0 (although he might say 30th…) Vitus has joined forces with paint masters, Fat Creations to bring together his brand new Repsol Honda themed E-sommet RW50. off-road Opinion – E-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s all about trail etiquette The best e-gravel bikes you can buy Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes … Read more
It’s all change! Our Editor, Jon Woodhouse has left us for pastures new, we’ve got a new Editor in Rachael Wight and a new Staff Writer too. Plus there are changes at the top at road.cc – 2021 is going to be an exciting year! New Editor for road.cc as team grows Your complete guide to the … Read more
Hiding tools inside a fork steerer has been done before, but the Granite Design Stash RCX does it without mauling the warranty of your fork. It’s very easy to install and carries essential tools without fuss, but it has come with a few small teething problems. PRO Mini Tool 15 multitool review Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite … Read more
The RXF 36 m.2 is Swedish suspension magicians Ohlins long-travel trail and enduro fork, freshly revised with lower friction internals and tweaked damping from their TTX18 cartridge. It’s got a solid chassis and it’s easy to switch between travel and spring types, but it’s expensive, not as sensitive as the very best air units and it feels rather … Read more
Our Decathlon Route at Cwmcarn is all about maximising downhill singletrack time by cutting out the otherwise enjoyable singletrack climbs and using the Forest Drive to gain height as quickly as possible.With that in mind, take the main trail entrance for Cafall et al and start the rolling singletrack climb up the hill until you … Read more
It’s easy to mix and match the trails at the Forest of Dean – and if you follow your nose, you can find almost limitless singletrack weaving around the woods.For our Decathlon Route, we first pick up the red-graded Freeminer’s Trail and head out of the centre, past the pump track – always good for … Read more
At £60, the 7iDP M2 helmet faces a tough challenge in the budget helmet category. It’s relatively light for a trail helmet and gets a good Boa dial, plus the rich padding keeps it comfy. Thick straps let the side down though, and some rivals offer greater coverage and protection. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike … Read more
