[Updated February 15, 2021]Choosing a new bike for yourself can be a complex decision, but picking the best one for your kids can be almost as daunting. The amount of money available to spend on a bike that will be outgrown in a few short years is usually the main influence on most parental buying … Read more
Muc-Off launch of a new collection of antibacterial sanitisers & cleaners which they say are designed to offer maximum performance across a broad range of uses. From antibacterial gel to surface cleaner, all products are on sale now. The best gravel bikes we’ve tested that you can buy and get shipped to your door The best gravel and adventure … Read more
29er wheels, tick. Plenty of suspensions, tick. A dropper post, tick. 12 speed drivetrain, tick. Sorted geometry, tick. Withing budget, tick. The brand new Vitus Mythique ticks a lot of boxes and seeing as good value trail bikes are right up our street at off-road.cc we got the 29 VRS version in for review. Here’s … Read more
The Bluegrass Eagle Solid knee pad is essentially the same as the Skinny pad we reviewed previously, but with added side protection and an extra velcro strap. It secures to the thigh better than its cheaper sibling, but is still bulky, stiff and potentially uncomfortable. Bluegrass Eagle Skinny knee pad review 661 DBO knee pad … Read more
Fox’s new 2021 38 and 36 forks promise some big performance leaps for enduro and trail riders thanks to some cunning new technology. Jon got his hands on a brand spanking new 36 and decided the best way to understand what’s new was to take it apart to see the changes that have been made … Read more
Mudhugger today, launch news of two new gravel bike specific mudguards. Based on the tried and tested design of their mountain bike Mudhuggers, the sleek Gravelhugger is designed to fit most fork and seat stay combinations with wheel and tyres measuring up to 50mm in diameter. Check out 5 things that weren’t cool until gravel happened Mudhugger FR front … Read more
The Ergon BP1 Protect is a lightweight pack with storage for the essentials, and though it works and looks like a backpack, it’s also a back protector. Slim enough to wear under a jersey as armour and (just) backpack-y enough to be worn above, it offers reassuring protection – though disappointingly the handy 1.5L reservoir … Read more
Barely a week goes by without a new gravel bike, gravel specific bit of clothing or event being announced. That’s A Good Thing because we love it a bit of dirty drop bar action, but we can’t help noticing that it’s made some things that were distinctly uncool into a perfectly acceptable part of riding… How … Read more
The Smith Optics Convoy MIPS helmet is a great-quality trail lid at a bargain price. It’s clear where costs have been saved, but that doesn’t impact on safety, styling, comfort or fit – it’s a very savvy choice for pound-stretched riders. Kali Protectives Maya helmet review Bell 4Forty helmet review When should you replace your bicycle … Read more
