As part of Scotlands six-year plan to become the European leader in mountain biking, the country will host the very first UCI Cycling World Championships consisting of 13 existing world championships. Taking place over two weeks in August 2023, the country aims to have a winner in each event. 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for … Read more
Cube’s new Stereo 170 TM – that’s Trail Motion – 29er is a hard-hitting enduro race-ready machine that offers genuine coil or air shock compatibility as well as tweakable geometry that’s more aggressive than ever before. From an admittedly short test ride, it’s a very promising and capable bit of kit. Five things that weren’t cool … Read more
Trek’s decade-old Fuel EX line has has been beefed up for 2020, with more reach, a longer travel fork and an internal downtube storage system. The brand has dropped women’s specific models in favour of lower standover heights and a broader range of sizes. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 – capable trail bikes that won’t … Read more
If there’s one surefire way for a news outlet to tot up some hits, then it’s stirring up a bit of resentment between different user groups. Happily, BBC Breakfast’s piece on whether footpaths in England and Wales should be available to cyclists – as they are in Scotland – seems to have drawn a disappointingly … Read more
Finally on the shelves of bike shops is the long-awaited Shimano GRX groupset aimed at gravel and adventure bikes. Offering 10 and 11 speed drivetrains and in 1x and 2x configurations, Shimano GRX has something for everyone at a few different price points too. We are testing a (mostly) GRX RX600 mechanical groupset with hydraulic … Read more
The Specialized Ambush with ANGI is light and comfortable half-face mountain bike helmet that is forging ahead in terms of safety technology, giving us peace of mind that we don’t think we’d go without now when riding alone. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike helmets: get the best bike helmet for you When should you replace … Read more
The much loved Specialized Enduro has had a makeover and its a pretty sizeable one at that. The new 2020 bike is longer travel with redesigned suspension and a whole new look plus a new system of frame sizing. For this year it’s carbon and 29er only too. The best four-piston disc brakes you can buy for all-mountain, enduro and … Read more
After the introduction of the pricey Exploro Team Force/Eagle earlier this month, 3T continues its new model roll-out with the more wallet friendly Exploro Pro Rival. It’s a SRAM Rival equipped bike using the same aero frame as the other bikes in the range but this one comes in at £3,600. How does a downhiller build a gravel … Read more
Unashamedly aimed as a first-timer helmet, the Bell Nomad is a smart and functional lid for not much money, with up to date styling, clean looks and decent vents. Even without the MIPS option on this model, it’s a great first lid choice. When should you replace your bicycle helmet? The best mountain bike trail and enduro helmets … Read more
