The Alpinestars Stella Cascade Gore-Tex women’s glove is warm, soft-lined and usefully bulk-free for winter trail riding, and it’s well-made. The shaping is odd, though, with a narrow wrist and fingers that can restrict blood flow – ironically leaving you with cold hands despite the effective fabrics. Alpinestars Stella F-Lite Glove review The best winter … Read more
The Bluegrass Eagle Skinny is a no-frills, no-fuss knee pad that’s robust and pretty light too. Thick knee cups promise decent protection and they’re secure when pedalling, but fit is poor and they tend to move, chafe and rub. Discomfort on pedally rides ultimately makes the low price feel less of a bargain. Endura MT500 … Read more
There’s lots to enjoy about mountain biking, we all know that! From new gear to getting home to a long hot bath, here, in no particular order is our list top things that we know every mountain biker loves. Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel … Read more
This week’s news has a racing vibe ahead of the incoming season! There’s an epic gravel race going on as we speak, a new E-bike World Cup announced, plus Grinduro Wales tickets are now on sale. In other news, there’s a new UK base bike brand toting a £1,200 full susser and a reminder to … Read more
The LifeLine X-Tools Pro Chain Cleaner is a simple, well-designed and extremely sturdy device that strips filth out of your chain with a few spins of the crank. It’s easy to use, does an effective job and comes at a great price – there’s really nothing about it to dislike. Weldtite Pure Bike Wash review … Read more
Whilst riders in the UK were busy spending the weekend wondering when the rain would ever end, hosing the mud off their bikes, hoping the roof wouldn’t blow away and trying to keep their houses from flooding (delete as applicable) some cyclists were dealing with exactly the opposite conditions of heat, dust and wondering where … Read more
Boyd Cycling, a US based wheel manufacturer, has just announced their latest gravel wheelset, the CCC which weighs in at a claimed 1,515g for a 700c set. The brand promises a light weight and durable alloy wheel at a reasonable price of $700 (UK price to be confirmed) Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything you need … Read more
The Alpinestars Denali is a surprisingly versatile gilet, insulated to great effect with Primaloft, and cut really well for riding. It’s good on its own with a good amount of pocket space, and it’s slim enough to be a really good midlayer too. The insulated rear panel can get sweaty with a pack, however, and … Read more
The Giant Revolt 1 is a decent gravel and adventure bike at a respectable price. If you can cope with the odd looks and adequate performance of Giant’s unique Conduct braking system, you’re rewarded with a quality alloy frame, a carbon fork, and plenty of scope for adventures. 2020 Giant Revolt Advanced 2 review Giant Trance … Read more
