As a result of going back to the brands’ gravel pioneering roots, Genesis has unveiled two new bikes for 2021, the Croix De Fer 50 and 40. Alongside the addition of the two bikes, the brand has updated the Fugio with new colours. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 The best … Read more
The Ergon SMC Sport Gel Women’s mountain bike saddle is a brand new perch designed to best distribute pressure from the female pelvis. The small design is still a little wide though, which causes pressure, and it’s heavy – but it is decently robust. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike saddles The best saddles you can … Read more
WTB says that there have been no compromises in the quest to increase durability while keeping weight to a minimum. With the brands’ new 120tpi casing and SG2 puncture protection WTB claim to have done just that. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened Opinion: You don’t need a dropper post on your gravel bike … Read more
The Mainline is Smiths’ first entry into the full face helmet market. While it is expensive, it can definitely earn its keep – it’s supremely comfortable and it fits the bill for an enduro-focused full face almost perfectly. It has both the MIPS and Koroyd rotational-impact protection systems for impressive safety, though the Koroyd blocks … Read more
The EVOC CP 26L is a camera-focused (ho ho) pack designed to protect your kit from the rough and tumble of mountain biking. It’s packed with useful features for the professional or hobbyist media squid, and makes light work of a lot of weight, but you do have to get creative with spares and tools. … Read more
The Range Adventure from Kinesis UK is an e-bike featuring the Fazua Evation motor. Designed to be versatile and capable of adventures with a light motor and big range, it also has an easily-removable battery that allows unassisted riding. Loads of mounts and and impressive range make it an excellent bikepacker or commuter, though the … Read more
The new Garmin Edge 130 Plus is an updated 130 with a load of new features and connectivity. Good for road, gravel and mountain biking with metrics that measure how far you jump, the Edge 130 Plus is a tiny package that’s straightforward to use – it’s suited to pretty much every regular rider. 13 of … Read more
The Alpkit Kraku is an incredibly small and light gas stove, good for cooking and ideal for hot drinks on bikepacking adventures. It easily fits inside a mug yet produces a rapid boil, though the small platform and lack of an ignitor means it’s best kept for travelling light and alone. How to go bikepacking: … Read more
We like a small spot of adventure at off.road.cc, which is why a bikepacking trip is right up our collective street. In this instalment, we head to the Elan Valley in Mid Wales for a two-day trip that takes in some of the finest and most remote riding that can be had, with a sleepover in … Read more
