Halfords brand Carrera launched 26 new 2020 bikes this June with road, mountain and commuter bikes all getting an extensive overhaul. Priced under £600, the mountain bikes hardtails all get updated geometry and specs, details of which are all here. The full suspension Titan range is continued this year too with appealing prices all under £1,000. The best mountain bikes for … Read more
This trail weaves together in some classic descents, with a good variety of singletrack climbing to get you to the top of them. If you’re expecting built jumps, berms and general bike park style swooping then the mix of steep, technical and often root and mud infested riding will come as a shock to the system, but if you enjoy … Read more
Perfect for those that are a little less confident off-road, this fairly short blue trail takes a gentle spin up wide fire roads before rewarding the climb with some well surfaced singletrack descending.
The Osprey Escapist is a good multi-sport pack with a significant focus on bike use It’s great for singletrack raids or commuting, and offers plenty of space for longer days too – though the build could be a little tougher in places. EVOC FR Trail 20L pack review CamelBak H.A.W.G LR 20L Hydration Pack review Osprey … Read more
Much like nearby Hopton Woods, this Midlands riding spot is often overlooked, but it’s a little gem, with a rolling riot of a red cross-country loop, more gentle blue loop plus plenty of technical and tricky old downhill trails that’ll provide a satisfying challenge for a modern trail or enduro bike.Eastridge Trail Guide-108 (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) Though there’s nothing hugely long, … Read more
There are a number of black graded downhill trails to pick from at Hopton, with all offering a serious technical challenge due to their unsurfaced, root and rock infested nature.
This short and sweet blue-graded cross-country loop is wider and has fewer technical features than the red, meaning it’s much more suitable for those with less off-road riding experience, though it’s still quite steep in places.
Fasst Company has launched a new handlebar system that uses a combination of pivots and elastomers that’s claimed to keep things that bit comfier and ease upper body pain over the roughest terrain. The best mountain bike handlebar grips you can buy – tried and tested Buyer’s guide to mountain bike grips – how to choose … Read more
