If you’re headed off to the NEC Cycle Show then you’re in for a treat as there will be oodles of new tech and bikes to fondle and feast your eyes on. Held on 13-15th September, the UK’s biggest cycle show will be packed to the rafters with new gravel and off-road kit from the likes of Hope, … Read more
The Primer has been Intense’s staple 29er trail bike but for 2020 the brand has tweaked it with an optimised shock linkage, a 650b option and a new ‘279’ staggered wheel bike into the line. The updated bike also sees in a boost in travel and motor racing-inspired colourways. Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get the best MTB … Read more
As a material that is a staple part of the brand’s line up, Salsa has added three new steel gravel bikes to it’s bikepacking focussed lineup. Each bike is intended for a slightly different purpose be it mass ground coverage, serious bike packing or all-road adventuring. off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip The best money-no-object gravel … Read more
Juice Lubes has an ever-increasing range of cleaning and maintenance products in their range and this Frame Juice frame polish does exactly what it says on the tin and it also protects by creating a surface that mud and muck don’t stick to so easily. It works and seems to last a good length of time too. … Read more
The Mountain TT G by Topeak is a brute of a minipump that’s designed to fill large volume mountain bike, fat bike and gravel bike tyres with minimal effort. Thanks to the built-in Twin Turbo technology, it delivers air volume in spades. 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own How are bicycle spokes made? The best … Read more
Virtual trainers might split opinion in the mountain bike world, but Zwift’s online world is about to get a bit more real and a bit more relevant to mountain bikers with the introduction of steering functionality – and an off-road course to try it out on. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under … Read more
7mesh’s Outflow hoody is a lightweight and insulated compact jacket, perfect for after ride warming up, off-bike use, cold days riding and bike packing trips. I’ve found the Outflow to be a great, versatile jacket despite the odd name. What’s best for cycling, synthetic or merino base layers? The best waterproof mountain bike jackets The best trail and … Read more
Marin’s do-it-all gravel bike range seems to be going from strength to strength in recent years, with a solid offering of versatile dirty drop-bar bikes that have now been joined by the all-new carbon-framed Headlands range. We’ve got our hands on the only one in the UK, so read on for the lowdown. The best gravel and … Read more
Trek has just launched a new cross-country bike that is quite significantly different from its predecessors. The new Supercaliber race bike uses a suspension system Trek is calling IsoStrut to bridge the gap between cross-country efficiency and the control and capability of a full-suspension bike. Trek’s new 2020 Fuel EX gets longer travel and internal downtube storage … Read more
Giant has added to its Revolt gravel bike range with a trio of more affordable aluminium framed models alongside the race-focused, carbon-framed Revolt Advanced, with space for 700x45mm rubber and specially profiled bars and seatposts to improve comfort. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything … Read more
