Golazo Cycling has just announced that the first-ever British Gravel Championships will be hosted at the King’s Cup Gravel Festival 2020, to be held in the King’s Forest in Suffolk. A unique event including Gravel Race, Gravel Fondo, Time Trial, Team Relay, plus music and camping. Opinion: We need to be more specific about what ‘gravel’ … Read more
The Merida Telescope MTB Mini Pump is sturdily built and features a telescopic action to keep it compact. While it’s built rather well, it lacks efficiency and is quite noisy in action. Crankbrother Gem S pump review Fumpa pump review The best mini pumps for mountain and gravel bikes 2020 The Telescope MTB is made … Read more
Versatility is the name of the game with the Schwalbe Magic Mary. It’s a top performer for aggressive riding in almost all conditions, but it can feel a little nervous at the extremes of wet or dry. Hutchinson Toro 27.5×2.25″ Tubless Ready Hardskin tyre review E*Thirteen TRS+ 27.5×2.35″ tyre review Buyers guide to mountain bike … Read more
For 2020 the ME5 and ME7 trail shoes from Shimano see a refresh. At the forefront of the brands thinking is on bike performance mixed with off-bike comfort and grip. Best trail and enduro clipess shoes you can buy The best mountain bike flat pedals ridden and tested Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals – what’s best, flats … Read more
We’ve got aggressive, e-bike ready rubber in from new tyre brand Wolfpack, plus more pumps and tools from Fabric. There’s also a winter weather-proof pack from Dakine make to keep those snacks dry as well as a budget lid with MIPS from Lazer that comes in at just £60. Dig in….. The best titanium mountain bikes … Read more
The 2021-model Merida BIG.NINE 5000 is a well rounded XC bike that makes light work of longer rides, but is still capable enough to make the downhills fun. Its well-rounded spec and decent fork mean its good right out of the box, but that lightweight carbon frame means it’s entirely worthy of longterm upgrades. The … Read more
The 24 IN 1 Multi Tool is the biggest multi tool that Merida offers. It’s got enough kit to get you out of most trailside conundrums but it’s fiddly to use, and it can be tough to get enough leverage with. Topeak Hexus X multi tool review Fabric Sixteen multi tool review The best multitools for … Read more
The new Specialized Status is a long travel mullet bike – business up front, party in the back – specifically designed around a 29er front wheel and a 27.5″ rear. It’s a fast and hard-hitting enduro bike and the price is good, though the super-short chainstays create a noticeably rearward weight bias that won’t suit … Read more
