The Leatt DBX 2.0 women’s short sleeve jersey is a t-shirt style top with a loose fit and a casual style for summer riding. It’s comfy and stretchy, but it’s not as cool as claimed – and if you don’t wear armour, you may want to size down. Buyer’s guide to summer mountain bike jerseys … Read more
The RaceFace Aeffect is a tough, well made flat pedal with a trail and cross-country focus. While offering decent if not outstanding grip, the platform feels a little small when the terrain gets severe, they’re not the thinnest pedals around, and they’re pretty pricey. Funn Funndamental flat pedal review Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals … Read more
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For 2021, Giant has updated the Talon. It’s an entry-level bike that’s designed for XC and trail use but for this year it gets a tonne of options from wheel size to gear choices. It promises to be a solid choice for those dipping their toes into mountain biking. 10 pieces of essential mountain bike … Read more
Dedicated just to women, the sister company to Giant Bicycles, Liv Cycling, has just launched a new gravel bike. With carbon and aluminium bikes in the five model range, the Devote looks adventure ready for all budgets. The best gravel bikes we’ve tested that you can buy and get shipped to your door The best gravel and adventure … Read more
Canyon’s Grand Canyon range has always offered impressive value for those looking for an affordable aluminium hardtail, but this Grand Canyon:ON AL 9.0 version adds in a Shimano E8000 drive unit with downtube integrated battery to make hills even less of a hassle. Big Read: Racing e-bikes at the EX Enduro; how much difference does a motor make? … Read more
This week it’s time to take a look at the re-designed Crankbrothers Stamp pedal, plus we’ve got the new Endura MT500 full face helmet in on test too. Also on the ‘to test’ list are a load of new tyres from Schwalbe, Endura glasses, suspension lube from our friends at Sprung Suspension and a new Charger … Read more
The Leatt DBX 4.0 V20.1 is close to being a full-on DH spec helmet, but it’s airy and light enough for enduro/heavy trail use. It’s seriously comfortable too, though the peak doesn’t adjust to fit raised goggles – and some may find it a little claustrophobic. 7iDP Project.23 GF helmet review 100% Trajecta helmet review … Read more
After the success of the Singal Ti, Sonder has launched the Signal Steel (ST for short). It follows the exact same philosophies as its spendier sibling but it brings the price down to a friendlier point. Best MTB’s that you can get shipped straight to your door The best titanium mountain bikes you can buy … Read more
The Michelin Wild AM Competition Line is a fast rolling tyre aimed at mixed or soft ground. Unfortunately the tread lacks grip in the wet, and it’s vulnerable to damage on rocky trails. They seat easily but struggle to hold air when run tubeless at low pressures – it’s best left to the rear wheel only, … Read more
A fashion faux pas anywhere else, bum bags are here to stay in the world of biking. Waist packs are great for carrying water and essentials on short rides while keeping a low centre of gravity and minimising sweaty backs. Love them or hate them, here’s our pick of the best hip packs you can … Read more
