We’ve got a bikepacking theme running this week, with kit from Ortlieb, Salsa, Topeak, Knog and Teravail. Most of the kit isn’t confined to just be adventures though, it’s stuff we’ll be putting through its pace both on mountain bikes and gravel bikes. Enjoy…. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 Your … Read more
The brand new WI.DE (Winding Detours) gravel bike from Open takes wider tyres than the company’s original UP from 2015 and is all the better for it, with supreme speed over all sorts of surfaces, infused with great handling and low weight from the original it’s based on. But the price tag puts it off-limits for … Read more
Giro has launched an all-new open-face lid aimed at ‘progressive’ riders such as Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland, Josh ‘Loosedog’ Lewis and Vero (sadly un-nicknamed) Sandler. It’s got MIPS, loads of head coverage and looks that will almost certainly not be to everyone’s liking. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike helmets: get the best bike helmet for you Nine cheapskate … Read more
The sixth MTBMeetup took place over three days at Coed Llandegla Forest in North Wales from the 26th – 28th July 2019. MTBMeetup is a not for profit, social mountain biking event held each and every summer. It’s purely an event for mountain bikers to get together, ride, meet new friends, have some good food and a cheeky … Read more
Boardman Bikes have a range of new hardtails due to be released in September, updating its MHT lineup. We took a closer look at the MHT 8.9, a sub £1,000 hardtail with 12 speed SRAM SX and a host of other good spec choices. News – We spy Boardman’s new longer travel 29er trail bike…. The best … Read more
EVOC has launched its brand new range of on-bike packs for 2020. The brand has teamed up with Boa to develop new and innovative ways of fitting the bags to mountain and gravel bike frames. How to go bikepacking: a beginner’s guide to getting started 13 of the best ways to attach gear to your mountain or gravel bike Bikepacking … Read more
On Tuesday we told you about the sad news that the Ard Rock Enduro Festival 2019 is cancelled due to flash floods. Now you can help the local community recover by donating via their Go Fund Me page and be in the with a chance to win a brand new Santa Cruz Megatower. Boardman have a … Read more
Just in at the office is Cervelo’s brand new carbon gravel bike, the Aspero, a performance focussed off-road bike aimed at speed seekers and KOM hunters. If you are after a committed gravel racer or a speedy mile muncher, this bike is worth a look. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 The best titanium gravel and adventure … Read more
Decathlon is synonymous with keenly priced outdoor kit and their in-house brand Rockrider AM mountain shorts deliver just that. They’re well priced and clean looking with a no-frills approach on the features, but the cut is a little old school and the cost-saving can be felt in the materials. The best mountain bikes for under £1,000 – the best … Read more
Pedalling Innovations’ oversize Catalyst flat pedals might look rather odd and clunky, but there’s much more to them than novelty alone, with a super supportive platform that offers greatly improved comfort. That said, they are heavier than usual, the pins are a bit short and poorly spaced and the platform shape needs refinement. Buyer’s guide … Read more
