Merida’s RACE sunglasses are the epitome of ‘bang for your buck’. At first glance, they’re pretty basic and feel a little cheap, but use them and they’re really comfortable, give more than enough coverage and cope with fog exceptionally well. Adidas Zonyk Pro Vario glasses review Rockrider XC Race Photochromatic sunglasses review Smith Optics Wildcat … Read more
Last updated January 21, 2021While gravel and adventure bikes started out with road-sized 700C wheels, many now use smaller diameter 650B rims which allow a much fatter tyre for greater grip and comfort but are roughly the same overall diameter. We’ve rounded up and tested the very best 650B gravel tyres for both wet and … Read more
Boardman’s MHT 8.9 offers a lot of bike for the money in a good looking package that’ll appeal to cross-country riders and others who value speed and efficiency over getting rad. More play-focused riders are likely to find the tyres a touch sketchy and the shape a bit short and steep, however. The best mountain bikes … Read more
With the introduction of three brand new drivetrains, SRAM has brought a 520% range to the lineup. The new 2021 Eagle Expansion line includes GX, X01 and XX1 builds featuring redesigned derailleurs, cranks, and shifters with backward compatibility. SRAM’s SX Eagle budget 12-speed mountain bike drivetrain: weights and tech specs Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, … Read more
The Halfords brand might not be synonymous for those looking for a mountain bike fit for today’s trail centre’s but the Carrera Titan X is looking to change that with a 1x drivetrain, a dropper post, SRAM SX Eagle to name a few of the many branded parts. We take a good look at the bike here before … Read more
O’Neal’s Pike 2.0 is an updated version of its enduro / trail helmet, and features its IPX ACells tech for dampening harmful rotational forces during impacts. It has good ventilation and coverage, coupled with a tough feel and some handy detailing. It’s a well thought-out and comfortable lid, though it’s fairly chunky and the chinstrap could … Read more
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
Sitting near the border of the Midlands and Wales, many riders choose to drive past Hopton Woods onto the better-known trail centres and riding areas in North or South Wales. That’s a mistake because while it might not boast big mountains, the hills in the Welsh Marches still offer plenty of height and technical challenge to those that want … Read more
This might be the original downhill track at Pedalabikeaway, but it still offers plenty of fun and thrills thanks to a mix of drops, jumps and high-speed corners, before finishing up with with a reasonably sized road gap that spits you at near the skills section.
