Sure, winter riding can come with its challenges, but it’s also a great time of year to get out and enjoy your bike. Plus, some of the best off-road events happen to be put on at this time of year. From 24-hour cross-country challenges to gravel events, and from the Highlands in Scotland to Devon in … Read more
[This article is sponsored by Cube, Granite, and Leatt]With five days and nearly 300km of racing to dispatch over tarmac, gravel, and bike park trails, the RiftMTB was a job for the humble cross-country bike. For his attempt, Ty chose Cube’s AMS Zero99. Here’s a closer look at the bike itself and how he set … Read more
Quick and simple to use, the Ass Savers Win Wing has become a popular addition to all kinds of bikes in recent years. The MTB version is the latest release, offering more versatile fitment for different rear triangles and greater tyre clearance. However, while it still performs well, the added features have inevitably taken away … Read more
With its own motor system, Giant isn’t one to follow the norm when it comes to e-mountain bikes. And now, with the latest iteration of the enduro-going Reign Advanced E+, the brand has pushed the boat out even further with an all-new drive system, an updated suspension layout, and… tyre pressure tracking? “There will always … Read more
With a staggering 10 Elite XCO world titles, plus Junior, U23, and Team Relay world titles, nine overall World Cups, 36 individual World Cup rounds, three Cape Epic wins, and an Olympic title to his name, the Swiss flyer Nino Schurter is rightly considered the greatest cross-country racer of all time. On and off the record with … Read more
In with the likes of POC as a brand with a strong presence in snowsports, it comes as no surprise that Giro knows a thing or two when it comes to goggles. The brand’s latest addition, the Dropline, is a premium goggle that comes with features that are tough to find elsewhere. Along with a … Read more
Another week, another Five Cool Things, and this time, it’s packed with exciting goodness. We’ve got the bike that won its debut race under Tahnee Seagrave, the all-new Orbea Rallon, and a more affordable entry into Shimano’s new wireless lineup, XT Di2. There’s also Maxxis’ revamped Dissector, hoops from DT Swiss, and fresh Sidi kicks. … Read more
Now, when it comes to gadgets, gizmos and gear, I’m all for innovation. Those little things that make life better, easier, and all the other nice things that come with the evolution of technology. “Those rainbow bands stay with you forever” Can we survive Iceland’s toughest MTB race? Full suspension gravel is now officially a … Read more
As cross-country is getting ever more demanding on bike and rider, modern XC bikes are beginning to look rather different. Case in point of the Lauf Elja. With it, the brand has taken a much simpler approach, and it’s paid off. With excellent trail manners both up and down, Lauf has created a versatile and … Read more
The 2025 updates to the Fox Transfer dropper post make this post one of the best performing droppers on the market. The low stack and travel adjustment in 5mm increments allow every rider to get the most drop possible. Incorporating air pressure adjustment into the cartridge, Fox have now brought the Transfer post up to … Read more
