Site Section: Offroad
VroomBag Review
The VroomBag is simply a huge waterproof bag that acts as a super-sized changing mat – you can get out of all your sweaty, mud covered kit, and keep it all in one place, keeping your vehicle and house cleaner. It’s an extremely tidy solution to a messy problem. Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, … Read more
Snēk Cycling launches the multifunctional Lifeboat tyre lever after Kickstarter campaign
Snēk Cycling launches a useful new multifunctional tyre lever, the Lifeboat after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Combining regular tyre levers, plus a valve core and a bottle opener so you can fix any tubeless setup problems on the fly, plus crack open a celebratory beer. Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless? Buyers guide to mountain bike … Read more
Ribble launch all-new HT Ti – titanium hardtail mountain bike
Ribble launches an all-new aggressive hardtail, the HT Ti. It’s got a150mm travel fork, progressive, slack and low geometry, a sleek titanium frame and promises to be a super compliant and capable hardtail mountain bike. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 – capable trail bikes that won’t break the bank Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get … Read more
Video: 2019 Lauf Gritfest Recap
Whether you raced the event or just love a good riding edit, grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy the round up video of the 2019 Lauf Gritfest. Perhaps it’ll even convince you to sign up next year! How to prepare for your first gravel race – kit, bike setup and training Five things that weren’t … Read more
Canyon Lux CF SL 8.0 Pro Race review
Canyon’s Lux CF SL 8.0 Race is a super high value and blisteringly quick cross-country race bike that can also take some rapid trail riding in its stride. The suspension and geometry work well for the intended task but the Gripshifter is a very odd component choice that undermines control and needs changing. The best mountain … Read more
Ergon GD1 grips review
Ergon’s GD1 grips are a far cry from the brand’s usually heavily sculpted ergonomic offerings, with a relatively simple flanged design pitched at the gravity crowd but that works well for trail and enduro riders too. They’ve got some nice details but they’re fairly expensive. Who makes Micro Spline wheelsets for Shimano’s 12-speed mountain bike … Read more
7Mesh Farside shorts review
These casual styled, non-chamois Farside shorts from 7mesh offer on and off the bike comfort, with a firm bias towards more relaxed, exploring type riding. They’ve got excellent cut and fit with superb attention detail and my only complaint was the light coloured option that stains. The best baggy mountain bike shorts for women – tried and … Read more