If you’re looking to get into mountain biking or just need a new bike without spending a fortune, then things have never looked so bright when it comes to the quality of budget bikes on offer. Even by these already high standards, Carrera’s new Fury trail hardtail looks to be a serious bargain, offering a dropper … Read more
The Maxxis Minion SS TR/DD is a rear specific, semi-slick tyre that’s ideal for dry trails, and the DoubleDown puncture protection adds some well-damped support for aggressive riding. It’s grippy and brakes better than others, but this DoubleDown carcass is much heavier than the EXO or Silkworm versions, the tread is slightly draggy, and the … Read more
Schwalbe have introduced their new Super range of new tyre casings with the aim of making choosing the right tyre easier but does it work? Our Jon runs you through the key details of the range in this video. The best trail and enduro mountain bike wheelsets, tried and tested Schwalbe Rock Razor 29×2.35″ SnakeSkin … Read more
Sold in Halfords stores and online Boardman Bikes has a large range of both mountain and gravel bikes at competitive prices. 2021 sees both the mountain and the gravel and adventure range get good spec updates. We’re fans of the full suspension mountain bikes, they are top-scoring in review here at off-road.cc Best MTB’s that you can get shipped … Read more
Whilst it’s generally hard to get hold of any new mountain bikes at the moment, we suspect the release of new 2021 Boardman full suspension trail bikes will be met with much anticipation. The brand change things up with progressive geometry and 29er wheels this year. The best mountain bikes for under £600 – our top picks … Read more
The time has come for the update of Canyon’s race-winning, podium proved XC rig, the Lux. Unlike many of the recent XC bike launches, the new Lux doesn’t come with any bold weight claims but Canyon has gone extremely far to make it as light as possible, also adding some neat tricks to make the bike … Read more
The Dakine Thrillium Bike Shorts are summer-specific and designed with the downhills in mind. They’re well built, comfortable and super cool, but try them on before buying – they size up pretty small. Nukeproof Blackline Women’s Shorts review 7MeshInc Revo Waterproof Shorts review 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for beginners The Thrillium shorts … Read more
The Hutchinson Touareg is a versatile gravel and adventure tyre, designed for everything from racing to adventure riding. It’s a tough and grippy tyre at an attractive price – especially it’s folding, tubeless ready and features Hardskin puncture protection – but it’s very stiff and considerably heavier than claimed. First Ride: Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M … Read more
A beady-eyed bike geek spotted the new Fazua Remote Bx in place on a Trek in recent Fazua press release photos. The tip-off, got us thinking – are Trek in the process of designing a light weight e-mtb using the Fazua Evation motor? Specialized Turbo Levo SL Comp Carbon review Opinion: A lightweight e-bike is … Read more
Canyons Grail sees an update for the 2021 gravel season. Built around the same, much loved, frame, this year’s model gets an updated drivetrain, new saddle, and new colourways. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 The best e-gravel bikes you can buy The best money-no-object gravel and adventure bikes we’ve tested … Read more
