The Vitus Mythique 29 VRS is a solid performer at the budget end of the scale. The 1×12 drivetrain is a real advantage and the geometry suits whatever kind of riding you fancy, while the tyres are a great spec for UK use. While some components underperform – the X-Fusion fork and Shimano brakes most … Read more
The Specialized 2FO Clip 2.0 mountain bike shoe balances weight, protection, pedalling efficiency and weather resistance in a way that makes it a very pleasant place to be. While it performs well in most situations, however, the Body Geometry footbed might not be for everyone and it’s a bit pricey. Leatt DBX 4.0 Clip shoe … Read more
Panaracer has unveiled the new Gravelking SS and SS+ gravel tyres. They bridge the gap between the slick Gravelking and the more aggressive Gravelking SK. It’s designed for dry and fast conditions with a bit of tread to hold a little more traction. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened The 11 gravel-specific products you … Read more
We take a look at two of the latest lightweight, full face enduro helmets to hit the shops, the 100% Trajecta and the IXS Trigger FF. Plus there’s men’s riding kit from Leatt, a new bike from Specialized and a carbon lid from Alpina. Dig in. Best mountain bikes you can buy for under £2,000 … Read more
The Giro Fixture MIPS is a great value, well-fitting and sharp-looking trail lid. With a ton of colour options and the MIPS cradle for added protection, there’s little reason not to put this at the top of your list – though it’s a shame the shell doesn’t wrap the inner foam fully, as it’s vulnerable … Read more
Ride tracking app Strava has moved it’s overall segment leaderboards to a subscriber-only feature in a huge shakeup of both the paid and free offering. While the top ten segment times remain free to view, the changes are aimed at ‘dedicating Strava to our community’ – and we assume reaching the profitability that has so far eluded the company. … Read more
The Back Country Overland Long Sleeve Shirt from Morvelo is a very casual riding top that fits well, looks good and hides some useful technical features for actual riding. The breathable, windproof, four-way stretch fabric means it’s just as comfy on the ride to the pub (or the lumbermill?) as it is when you get there. 7Mesh … Read more
It’s easy to overlook the humble tyre in the search for performance, but the black circles you’re running on are probably the most important contact points on your bike. It’s the connection between your bike and the ground, so making sure you’ve got the right ones is vital and that’s what our buyer’s guide will help … Read more
Hailed by 7Mesh as its flagship trail short, the Glidepath is a superbly-made baggy, non-padded short that could easily become your go-to pair – unless it’s very wet. The fit is excellent, they have decent pockets and armour fits well underneath. I couldn’t find much wrong with them. The best waterproof mountain bike shorts: ridden, … Read more
