Michelin’s Wild Enduro Front is a seriously capable and grippy tyre for hard-charging trail and enduro riders. It’s great in most conditions but this Magi-X model excels in loose and/or wet loam with prodigious and predictable traction; it’s one of the best aggressive front tyres on the market if you don’t mind a bit of drag. The … Read more
Photographer Dan Milner has been to some of the furthest flung corners of the world, seeking out new adventures. Whether it’s North Korea, Afghanistan or somewhere a little less exotic, he’s totally reliant on his bike, so this is an interesting look at how he’s built his new Yeti SB5. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy … Read more
Ribble’s CGR AL Shimano 105 is a hugely versatile and superb value bike for everything from gravel bashing to cyclocross and road commuting. The aluminium frame isn’t overly compliant and the kit needs a few tweaks if you intend to mostly stick to dirt, but that’s easy enough to custom spec it to your heart’s … Read more
There are lots of gravel events cropping up and vying for your attention, but the Lauf Gritfest is one you should definitely get in your diary for next year. As it did in 2018, the event served up two days of quality gravel riding through spectacular scenery, with amazing weather and the winning combination of timed … Read more
RockShox has launched an updated version of its Reverb dropper post, with new 175mm and 200mm travel options, smaller overall lengths across the board and claimed improvements to both friction and reliability. It’s now also possible to bleed out air yourself if the dreaded saggy post occurs. Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, from … Read more
There are more shoes in this week, this time a reasonably priced offering from Decathlon and some pricier SPD shoes from Specialized. There is also a genuinely cool tool from PRO Bike Kit, some funky shaped carbon gravel bars from Wave and a waterproof seat pack from Rapha. Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, from AXS … Read more
Pivot has launched a redesigned version of their Vault gravel bike which features special inserts in the seattube that allow the rider to tune the flex, which they claim results in a much more comfortable ride. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 Can you spend a night in the hills and … Read more
Super powerful and reasonably priced, the Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes have blown us away in terms of sheer braking prowess. As long as you don’t mind the ‘functional’ look and the large lever blade, these are a solid performer suitable for any trail or enduro mountain bike. SRAM Code RSC disc brake review What’s … Read more
Yeti/Fox Shox Factory Team rider Richie Rude has announced that he is returning to Enduro World Series competition after an eight-month suspension following a positive doping control result in the EWS round at Olargues, France in May 2018. Five things that weren’t cool – until enduro happened Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, from AXS … Read more
