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SixSixOne Evo II Glove review
The Evo II is SixSixOne’s range-topping glove, with a minimalist design that’s super comfy and a D30 knuckle offering a bit of protection against those unexpected tree punches. It’s definitely not a glove for the winter chill, however, and it is quite spendy. 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for beginners Buyer’s guide to … Read more
Quiz: Match the marketing blurb to the bike brand!
Marketing is the art of telling people about products in a way that makes them want to buy them and it’s part and parcel of the bike industry – and indeed any other. However, sometimes it can all get a bit silly, as the urge to differentiate their products and sing its praises leads to some purple … Read more
Giant Trance 29 3 review
The Giant Trance 29 3 is a sprightly cross-country weapon made for mile munching and groomed singletrack. It quickly runs out of travel when the going gets rough, though, and some of the spec choices of this base level model are a bit under par. The best trail hardtail for under £1,000 – the best … Read more
Mudhugger Rear 29er Mudguard
The Rear Mudhugger’s simple yet clever, dropper-friendly design makes winter rides a lot more pleasant – and easier too, if mud-slick saddles are an issue – and while it’s not cheap it is good value with excellent performance, a pleasingly secure fit and impressive construction quality. Mudhugger FR Front Mudguard review Best mountain bikes for … Read more
2019 Gear of the Year: Jim Clarkson’s best bits of bike kit
New at off-road.cc this year is our ‘Gear of the Year Top Picks’ award, this is where we pick five pieces of mountain bike or gravel gear that we reckon is indispensable. We’ll then bestow one of these items with the soon to be coveted award for gear we ‘can’t live without’. The best four-piston disc brakes … Read more
CamelBak Women’s Chase Bike Vest 1.5L review
The women’s CamelBak Chase Bike Vest is a 1.5L hydration pack with 2L of storage, and it’s designed to be worn – yes – like a vest, rather than a pack. The result is a secure, stable and roomy alternative to a bumbag or waist pack, and ideal for shorter mountain bike or gravel rides. … Read more
2019 Gear of the Year: Dave Arthur’s best bits of bike kit
As the end of 2019 heaves into view, we’ve cast our collective minds back over the heaps of gear we’ve used and selected our individual ‘Gear of the Year Top Picks’. It’s where we choose our favourite products that we’ve used this year, both large and small. This time around, it’s our resident gravel groveller Dave Arthur… The … Read more
Camelbak M.U.L.E. hydration pack review
The M.U.L.E is the Camelbak’s best-selling and longest-lived pack – and for good reason. It’s feature-packed, and carries three litres of water and 12L of kit. This new version is built around Camelbak’s new Crux reservoir, and features a few cool updates. Cube Edge Trail backpack review Buyer’s guide to hydration packs for mountain biking … Read more
2019 Gear of the Year: Rachael Gurney’s best bits of bike kit
New at off-road.cc this year is our ‘Gear of the Year Top Picks’ award, this is where we pick five pieces of mountain bike or gravel gear that we reckon is indispensable. We’ll then bestow one of these items with the soon to be coveted award for gear we ‘can’t live without’. The best four-piston … Read more