Salsa Cycles have just launched a new single speed, alloy gravel bike that they say is ripe for riding in muddy conditions where you don’t want the worry of wrecking a rear derailleur. It looks like a one-way ticket to the pain cave to us, but hey, horses for courses and all that. The best titanium … Read more
Keeping dry and warm is a challenge during winter, but Fizik’s Terra Artica X2 shoe does an excellent job of keeping your feet protected, with a toasty warmness that lasts long into the ride. The tread is rugged and easy to walk in with an agreeable level of flex, but at £280 they’re a serious … Read more
The Progold Foaming Citrus degreaser is extremely effective, requires minimal scrubbing and has a pleasant citrus smell. It’ll damage your tyres (and anything else rubber) if you leave it on too long, however, poses a ‘chronic’ hazard to aquatic life, and should only be sprayed carefully in well-ventilated areas (think: outdoors). Rhino Goo Fast Action … Read more
The Marin Rift Zone 2 is a 125mm full suspension trail bike that will please riders and wallets. While it’s heavy for a short-travel mountain bike, and the tyres don’t suit its all-rounder intentions, the Rift Zone is a great proposition that’s just begging for some choice upgrades. Giant Trance 29 3 review Ragley Blue … Read more
The Rockrider AM is a lightweight, long-sleeve jersey that’s comfortable, effective and impressively cheap. The slim fit is good as far as it goes, but small changes to the shape just about everywhere would really improve it. 7Mesh Desperado Merino Jersey review Morvelo Kuler Celeste Thermoactive long sleeve jersey review Buyer’s guide to summer mountain … Read more
Litter picking organisation Trash Free Trails have just teamed up with Trek Bicycles, Hope Technology for their second annual Spring Trail Clean Tour, ramping up their bid to reduce plastic pollution on our trails and wild places! Here are the details of how you can get involved! Your complete guide to the Fox Shox fork range Your … Read more
This week on test we have new gear from Alpkit brand, Sonder Bikes, in the form of a Transmitter hardtail, plus uber light handlebars from Pro Taper. It might not be the most exciting thing to all but we are pretty stoked on a new stealthy bell from Fibrax, plus there’s a couple of new bits of kit from the … Read more
After the introduction and success of Neuron:ON in 2019, Canyon has updated the e-bike with further refinements, most notably the intergrated battery. The new Neuron:ON is aimed at those who want to ride further and faster on a bike that’s just as happy going uphill than it is going down. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes … Read more
Gracing the office is the Bianchi T-Tronik Performer 9.1. It’s a high end e-bike designed for aggressive riding. Sorted with a Shimano Steps motor, carbon front end and alloy rear triangle it looks fit for some serious shredding. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – all you need to know about e-bikes Best mountain bikes for under … Read more
