From a budget Vitus bike to a low cost Smith helmet, the first part of this week’s five cool things is looking easy on the wallet. Moving on, we are testing chain lube from Fenwicks, some rather fancy clothing from 100% and a new Bianchi e-bike called the T-Tronik Performer. Dig in….. The ultimate guide to frame materials: … Read more
TORQ’s Explore Flapjacks are organic, vegan snacks that provide winningly homely delights while out on your adventures. The three flavours provide a decent boost while tasting pretty good, and they’re easy to pack thanks to their compact size. Vegan diet for cycling: What you need to know about a plant-based diet for riding Veloforte Di … Read more
If you fancy sampling the rough and tumble of serious big-mountain enduro stage racing but you’re not about going it alone, then Enduro2 is possibly just what you’ve been waiting for, with three days of pairs racing in the Alps around Les Arcs, France. Entries for the 2020 edition, taking place on 3-5th July, have just opened. Big Read: … Read more
We received a mailer today where Planet X fight back at the cheap Lidl bikepacking gear we reported on last week. The brand, calling themselves the ‘UK’s leading bikepacking brand’ are offering three bags at less than a tenner each, here are all the details Lidl to sell waterproof bikepacking bags in March Mountain Mayhem cancelled … Read more
Making the range a full head to toe affair, Leatt has just launched a new line of mountain bike shoes featuring both flat a clip-in models. Each of the four models has been tuned specifically for the demands of the riding style that each shoe requires. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals – what’s best, flats or clips? … Read more
Strava updates mean you can now update your ride on the fly, meaning that you can now avoid the online hate after you bag a load of KOMs or QOMs as you drive home with the app still running. Finally, thanks Strava, that didn’t take too long! The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for … Read more
Parcours’ Alta wheels are very attractively priced for a tubeless-ready carbon wheelset, with a 21.5mm wide, 35mm deep rim shaped for aero efficiency. Performance on road and gravel is zingy and never harsh, but there’s a question mark over reliability with the freehub failing during the test period. Prime Kanza 650b Carbon gravel wheelset review Fulcrum … Read more
The Madison Zenith 4-Season DWR trousers are all-weather trousers designed for year-round use. The four-way stretch fabric is water-repellent, and those areas prone to soaking are properly waterproof. They’re lightweight and incredibly comfortable, but you need to be careful when picking your size. Buyer’s guide to winter kit – stay comfortable and cosy on the … Read more
There’s an awful lot of choice out there for anyone after a good mountain bike for around £1,000, so Giant’s Fathom 2 – sitting at £1,099 – is going to be up against stiff competition. Thankfully, at first look the aluminium framed, 120mm travel trail bike looks like a well-specced and made machine. The best mountain … Read more
This week has been a varied news week, there has been a new edit from Brendan Fairclough, a helmet cam run of the longest urban DH race, new carbon bikes from Poland and lots more besides. Dig in and catch up here…. SRAM’s SX Eagle budget 12-speed mountain bike drivetrain: weights and tech specs Shimano’s electric GRX Di2 RX800 … Read more
