We recently took a trip to a magical faraway land (okay, Milton Keynes) to take a look at all manner of new products from the like of Park Tool, DT Swiss, Thule, Pearl Izumi and more courtesy of UK distributor Madison. Here’s a selection of the shiny new stuff we found… Vegan diet for cycling: What you … Read more
Lidl will be selling a range of three bike packing bags in stores from 8th March 2020. The waterproof frame bag, saddle pack and handlebar bag will cost just £9.99 each and will be sold throughout the UK. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything you need to know The best gravel and adventure bikes … Read more
Madison’s Roam waterproof jacket is built to feel exactly as at home on the trails as it is in the pub with its low-key, casual styling. It’s heavy-duty, capable of keeping you comfy in the worst weather and does a great job of keeping you warm, but it can get toasty on slow climbs. Five … Read more
Direct-sales pioneer, Canyon has built a strong reputation for offering impressively specced bikes at affordable prices. The range covers all bases from chunky DH rigs right up to fat bikes and XC featherweights. If you’re in the market for a new bike and something from Canyon tickles your fancy, read on for our complete guide … Read more
One of many strap based products, allowing you to attach essentials to your bike, the Lezyne Sendit Caddy has some plus points that is does it securely, has a compartmentalised pouch to store items out of muds way, but the pouch could be a little bigger and slighter better made. Crankbrothers M19 multitool review Crud … Read more
Dexshell make a heap of different waterproof socks for almost every instance, and the Thermlite is mid-length with a thermal rating on the lighter end of the scale. Nevertheless, it’s good for all but the coldest riding, though if it was taller it would be better still. Dexshell Gradient Waterproof Beanie review Alpinestars Stella Cascade … Read more
Taking from the brands already successful Torch family of road cycling shoes Specialized has designed the new Recon range with some of the same tech but with the demands of offroaders in mind. There are three models in the Recon lineup from easy going trail shoes to hardcore XC boots that are ripe for gravel … Read more
Once again, it’s time for us to torture a metaphor and take a rummage in the expansive trouser pockets of the off.road.cc office and see what exciting new product lint turns up. This week we’ve rounded up a pair of affordable hardtails from Giant, a whole load of trail-ready handlebars from Spank and Race Face, some rubber from … Read more
