We’ve been teasing you about the new Ribble HT Ti for a while now, we took a sneak peak at the bike back in March as Ribble announced its move into the mountain bike world. The titanium trail bike was then officially announced in July and we are now one of the first publications to … Read more
Known for their brakes that have been ridden to the top of the podium by the likes of Aaron Gwinn, TRP has entered the drivetrain market with the new DH7 shifter and derailleur. Entering a market dominated by Shimano and Sram isn’t an easy task so the brand has taken advantage of their Tektro experience to produce … Read more
This week we’ve been looking at reasonably priced bikepacking kit from Pro, as well as some more parts for our gravel build, this time hover bars from Specialized. There’s also been a drop of Marin bikes at the office, with a carbon adventure bike and a hardtail for under £500. Dig in… Buyers guide to … Read more
WTB has two pieces of tyre news for us today, the first is the launch of new gravel and adventure tyres, the Exposure 30 and 36. The second surrounds the availability of the much-coveted Byway tyre in 700c sizes. Review – WTB ByWay 650bx47mm tyre Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless? The best gravel and … Read more
The new Rockrider AM100 from Decathlon looks a great bike on paper but on the trail, it’s fantastic, a riot of fun and hugely capable. Modern geometry gifts this sub-£1,000 hardtail great handling and the parts package is all top-notch with no real weaknesses, with the dropper post being especially rare at this price. Your complete … Read more
News of CeramicSpeed’s Driven concept drivetrain was all over the place this time last year, doing away with a chain and using a shaft to drive the rear wheel instead. That concept can now actually change gears with some electronic trickery, but don’t expect it in the shops soon – or indeed ever. Your complete guide to … Read more
We’ve all had that disc brake that just won’t stop squealing and Juice Lubes Brake Juice disc brake cleaner helps combat the dreaded brake howl. It’s quick and simple to use, works as advertised and it’s decent value too. What’s the best way to clean disc brakes on a bicycle? The best four-piston disc brakes … Read more
The ever-expanding (shrinking?) world of on-bike kit storage has seen a new arrival, with Granite Design’s new Stash Tool System that neatly uses your steerer tube to hold a multitool but doesn’t require any threads to be tapped, unlike existing systems. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike The … Read more
Pirelli launch new gravel and cyclocross specific tyres, the Cinturato™ Cross and Cinturato™ Gravel. Both have tread patterns derived from the brands Scorpion mountain bike tyres and the puncture protection of the super reinforced Cinturato™ Velo road tyre. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything you need to know The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy … Read more
Elite’s Prism bottle cage is a lightweight and tough cage that’s secure enough for off-road use and the side entry design means it works nicely with frames with limited clearance. This glass-fibre reinforced model is well-priced, too. 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike The best mountain bikes you … Read more
