Ortlieb’s Seat-pack marries a decent carrying capacity with high-quality, fully waterproof construction. The materials are all top notch and it’s got some really nicely thought out details, though it’d be nice to also have the bungee strap that the bigger 16L model has. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 13 of the best ways … Read more
Pinarello follow up the launch of the Grevil gravel bike with the introduction of the Nytro Gravel, a derivative of the Nytro e-bike with wider tyre clearance and a lightweight Fazua motor-battery system. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything you need to know The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under … Read more
We’ve got a brand new hardtail from Specialized that we’ve managed to review already, a load of new kit from Deity and shoes from Ride Concepts so we can ride like the Athertons! Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, from AXS and XX1 Eagle to NX Your complete guide to the Fox Shox fork range … Read more
Specialized’s Fuse Comp 29 is a 130mm trail hardtail that blends balanced handling with some very neat features. It’s got a very respectable spec list for a shop bought bike, but dedicated distance sluggers will find it too heavy and those after techy thrills will find the geometry a bit tame. The best mountain bikes you can buy for … Read more
The LEM Flow is a very well priced trail or enduro helmet with plenty of coverage, adjustment and interior padding. Out on the trail, it was comfortable, if a little warm at times. Buyer’s guide to kid’s mountain bike helmets: how to choose the best lid for your child The best mountain bike trail and enduro … Read more
Rounding out a bolt on your bike is never a good thing, whether it’s through being seized or by accident. Both pedal cleat and disc rotor bolts are particularly susceptible to getting stuck or rounded out so this guide will run you through how to safely extract them without damaging anything expensive. How to choose the best dropper … Read more
Ever since mountain bikes have had front suspension, there’s only really been on game in town when it comes to delivering that travel; the telescopic suspension fork. Others have tried (and mostly failed) to create linkage forks, but Motion reckons they’ve got it cracked with their new E18 fork which is designed to counter brake … Read more
The Sonder Transmitter in this NX1 Revelation spec is an aluminium trail hardtail with impressive geometry and some good looks, with some obvious thought put into the frame. It is beaten by other bigger brands when it comes to value though, leaving us to make a decision between aggressive geometry or better parts. Vitus Sentier 27 VRS … Read more
