The Thule Vital 8L hydration pack is a trail riding backpack suited to shorter rides. It looks cool and the hands-free ReTrakt hose return system is genius but the pack isn’t that stable and the straps have some design flaws that have caused us to mark it down. Buyer’s guide to hydration packs for mountain biking Polaris … Read more
We checked out all the gravel specific products you never knew you needed a little while ago and now Shimano have another to add to the bunch. Today they release the RX8 shoes, a gravel race slipper that comes in even lighter than the brands top flight cross-country shoes. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure … Read more
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We headed along to the Scott MTB Marathon in Minehead a couple of weeks ago to take on a hilly and beautiful course in the gorgeous Exmoor countryside. Whilst we were there we got thinking about the best ways to make the most of marathon even like this one. Wherever your ‘off-road’ sportive takes you, … Read more
In his first video of 2019, Brandon Semunuk invites Ryan Howard (R-Dog) to the screen and creates ‘Parallel’. It really is a ‘must watch’, with impeccable timing, supreme skill and a handy drone these two, together, shred trails built by Semenuk in California. Enjoy. 9 ways to ensure you survive your first mountain bike marathon – tips, … Read more
The SDG Duster MTN is a tough, robust saddle for long days riding. It’s perfect for trail and enduro riding with Kevlar sides to increase its toughness, balanced with titanium rails for lower weight and extra comfort. A broad nose makes it easy to shift weight fore and aft, plus there’s a deep canal down … Read more
With a new clothing sponsor, Adidas, Danny MacAskill brings us another new edit. Whatever the reason for it, we really don’t care, we are just happy to sit back and watch the master at work as he hops, jumps, and front flips near and on the turquoise waters of Dunbar harbour. Video: Danny Macaskill – Danny … Read more
More gravel bikes arrive at off-road and road.cc HQ this week, with a brand new Wilier Jena gravel bike and a limited edition Ritchey Swiss Cross. There is also a claimed ‘ strongest bike rack’ from Saris, a new hydration pack from Zefal and stubby cranks from Raceface. Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, from AXS and XX1 … Read more
British component manufacturer Hope Technology has hit out at drivetrain giant Shimano over its unwillingness to license the 12-speed Micro Spline freehub body design to it for aftermarket hub and wheel sales. Your complete guide to SRAM MTB drivetrains, from AXS and XX1 Eagle to NX The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 – … Read more
Panzer launch new, lighter gravel specific tyre inserts at Sea Otter Europe. The brand says they have scaled down the anti-pinch tyre insert down to a narrower piece of kit intended for gravel and adventures bikes. Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes – everything you need to know The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for … Read more
