The UCI and the World E-Bike Series management (WES) have joined forces to stage the inaugural UCI E-Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup. Beginning in March and consisting of five stages across Europe, the competition expands on the UCI’s growing number of e-bike events but we wondered what kind of bikes will be used? Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes … Read more
For many, the name Spinergy will conjure up images of futuristic-looking composite wheels from the early days of mountain biking, but the brand has continued to make wheels in its own idiosyncratic way and we’ve got a set of its new gravel wheels, which combine their synthetic Zylon fibre spokes with their own hubs and carbon … Read more
The Alpinestars Cascade is a warm and comfy winter glove that makes good use of its Primaloft insulation, and for cold and dry rides it’s only let down by a slightly short cuff and the lack of a snot pad. It soaks through rapidly in rain, however, and while it stays fairly warm it gets … Read more
New brand Tornado has entered the trail bike market with its budget-friendly trail bike, dubbed, the Attack. With well established competitors such as Calibres Bossnut, the Attack has some big boots to fill. The Tornado Attack promises a well specced and capable ride available at an accessible price point. Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get the best … Read more
2020 sees the popular Grinduro race series expand to six different corners of the world, one of which is Machynlleth, Wales on the 25th July. The race combines mountain bike enduro with a gravel grinder-style road race and usually sells out fast with entries open now! Race Grinduro gravel events in six countries in 2020 – new venues announced … Read more
This week we have one of those new packs in on test form Muc-Off plus we’ve got a brand new set of wheels in from Crankbrothers. To round out top five coolest things on test this week are a number of less exciting but crucial workshop products from WD40, Vittoria and Panaracer. Your complete guide … Read more
661’s DBO knee pads offer a lot of comfort and protection for not a lot of cash, combining a flexible D3O insert to ward off bumps in a slimline neoprene outer with reinforced nylon cap. They’re good for all-day pedalling but still provide enough protection for the bike park. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike knee … Read more
When it comes to multi-day races in the UK, we’re pretty convinced that the Merida EX Enduro is up there with the best, with the off.road.cc team having ridden it on numerous occasions. It’ll be returning to the lush natural trails around Minehead in Exmoor once again for 2020, with just 80 places up for grabs. Riding … Read more
25 years ago Muc-Off engineered the first-ever bottle of bike-specific wash, now they are branching out into technical riding kit for bad weather with a range of waterproof jackets, shorts, riding jersey’s and more, complimenting their new bag range. Five tips to make winter cycling easier Top tips for mountain biking downhill in the mud … Read more
