The 2020 Calibre Bikes Bossnut 3 hit the Go Outdoors shelves in August this year boasting new geometry, better components and dare I say it, even better value. Here at off-road.cc, we love this budget busting trail bike, its fun, its upgradable and in its full suspension form it’s a great, accessible introduction to mountain biking. … Read more
The Crankbrothers Klic HP + Gauge is a multifunctional high-pressure mini pump, aimed at gravel riders to bridge the gap between a full-on pump and a CO2 inflator. It’s small size means it’s a great option for commuters and the built-in CO2 inflator is great for a mid-race quick fix, but it’s rather pricey. 7 trailside fixes every cyclist … Read more
Pirelli has expanded its tyre range with two new gravel tyres called the Cinturato Gravel, and I got the chance to put them through a reasonably challenging first ride in the 150km Jeroboam gravel race in Italy last weekend. Buyers guide to mountain bike tyres – get the best rubber for your MTB Is it … Read more
In for test this week we’ve got two gravel bikes in very different price brackets, the Genesis Croix de Fer Ti and the Merlin Malt G1-X Apex 1, road.cc will be testing those for us later this month. We’ve also got a signature ‘Deakinator’ saddle from DMR and a new lid from Italian brand Kask. … Read more
Sector wheels are new from Kinesis UK, the brand bringing carbon gravel and 29er wheelsets to the table in the first instance. The carbon wheels use tech from Innegra and TeXtreme®, creating wheels with a particular layup of carbon which Kinesis UK says allows for 50% more vertical compliance than a standard carbon rim. The best gravel and adventure bikes you … Read more
With the success of their enduro orientated eOne-Sixty, Merida has added the new eOne-Forty to their line of e-bikes. Featuring a carbon front triangle and integrated battery design built around a Shimano motor this bike is aimed at trail riders and those who are looking to cover miles in comfort. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – all you … Read more
The competition is now closed and we have the winner of a Gloworm X2 Adventure light set worth £199 picked from the bag! Drumroll, please…Congratulations to Jude Oliver; lady luck has shone down on your with a force of at least 1700 lumens – Gloworm will be in touch with you shortly. Thanks for entering and better luck next time … Read more
The lovely thing about gravel and adventure riding and events is that there is no right or wrong when it comes to setting the bike up for a long day or two in the saddle. At the Jeroboam Italian gravel race last the weekend (ride report coming soon) I shot some of the varied bikes and … Read more
With good look and pro endorsement, Deity TMAC flat pedals deliver rock-solid trail connection coupled with excellent performance. The only slight downsides are that the large platform can reduce clearance and the price, but it’s worth that premium. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike and gravel shoes – flat and clipless option The best mountain bike flat pedals ridden and tested … Read more
