CamelBak Podium Flow Belt 21oz review

The CamelBak Podium Flow Belt is a great little pack for those who like bum bags yet also need to carry a water bottle. It carries two litres of gear, 600ml of water and is comfortable – if a little pricey. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike … Read more

Zefal Z Adventure F10 bar bag review

The Zefal Z Adventure F10 is a useful bar-mounted bag that’s fully waterproof, well-constructed and a good size with its 10 litres of storage. The attachment system seems a little overengineered, however, plus it’s a bit fiddly to use and can interfere with cables and hoses.  Vaude Trailframe Frame Bag Review Bikepacking basics: bike repair and … Read more

Canyon Grail CF SL 8.0 Di2 review

Few bikes stand out as much as Canyon’s carbon fibre Grail with its unique double handlebar design, but under those divisive looks lurks a bike that’s seriously fast across all terrain thanks to great handling and comfort.  Marin Headlands 1 2020 review Cipollini MCM Allroad Disc review Big Read: Riding and surviving the Jeroboam, a … Read more

Blackburn Piston 2 floor pump review

Blackburn’s Piston 2 floor pump is a no frills get-the-job-done pump that’s best suited to gravel and road riders, although mountain bikers will still be impressed with rugged design and easy action. Nine cheapskate alternatives to proper cycling products 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless? … Read more

Nukeproof updates the Digger gravel bike for 2020

Nukeproof has announced an updated Digger gravel bike for 2020, promising gravel bike performance with the soul of a mountain bike. Nukeproof has added pack mount bosses for the ultimate versatility, making the new Digger capable of bike packing epics or lively commutes. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel … Read more

Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ multitool review

Featuring nearly every tool you’ll need, Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ is a very versatile portable workshop. Its tiny size means you can stash it in a pocket and (so long as you also have a pump) be well prepared for any calamity. It’s even good as an entry-level tool kit for home use, or … Read more

Zwift goes off road with new mountain bike training plans

Known for road-based training plans used by cyclists of all persuasions, Zwift has now added two new off-road training plans and has added new mountain bikes to the app all to help you get stronger for that seriously horrific climb or prep you for your first gravel event. The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 … Read more

5 cool things from Bluegrass, 661 and Raleigh

Alongside a new wheel build from Raleigh with Industry Nine hubs and WTB i29 rims we’ve got lots of protective gear from 661 and Bluegrass. Timely, seeing as the riding conditions round our neck of the woods have just turned super slick and we’ve been hitting the deck rather a lot lately!  The best titanium mountain bikes … Read more