The latest affordable gravel bike to hit the off-road.cc test deck is this, Salsa Journeyman Apex 1 in a rather stunning pink. This is the 650B wheeled version of the adventure bike, with 2.1″ tyres, a 1x drivetrain, a carbon fork and all the rack mounts you could ask for. It’s ready to roll, the only thing … Read more
Funn’s Crossfire stem is aimed at enduro riding, with a compact, forged design that offers a wider clamp area for increased steering accuracy. I found it to be a stem that is perfect all trail riding, striking a good balance between weight, strength and offers a good clamp area. Your complete guide to the RockShox fork range How to choose … Read more
If you fancy demoing some bikes, meeting the likes of DH legend Fabien Barel and supporting (and riding) new trails around the Forest of Dean, then Canyon’s Pure Cycling weekend on the 11th and 12th May will be right up your street. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £1,000 Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – … Read more
These Dread Lock grips (endorsed by the hirsute Tinker Juarez, geddit?) have a super plush compound and offset design which aims to balance padding without over bulking the grip. They’re great for comfort on bigger distance rides or for trail riding for those that don’t mind a chunkier grip, though they do come in at a higher price point. … Read more
The Aussie Grit Apparel Women’s Quartz 2 in 1 bike shorts are a lycra chamois and summer over short combined. The thin, flexible material is super light and breathable, the chamois is comfortable and then hem of the legs are shaped nicely over the knee. They aren’t quite long enough to pair with knee pads but … Read more
Rose has entered the growing allroad/gravel/adventure bike market with the Backroad, and this Shimano 105-equipped model offers good performance with enough versatility to chuck it into service as a commuter or touring bike when you’re not micro adventuring. The ride quality will appeal more to speed merchants than comfort seekers though. The best gravel and adventure bikes … Read more
While suspension and drop-bar bikes haven’t traditionally gone hand in hand, HiRide aims to change that with a smart ‘eSAS’ full-suspension system specifically for road and gravel use that claims to improve comfort without losing efficiency. We rode it on the brutal cobbles of the legendary Arenberg to test it out. Which disc brake pads are best for mountain bikes? Sintered … Read more
Marin has impressed us recently with both their mountain bikes and gravel bikes, the brand has been pushing forward with lots of new bikes in various niches so it seems fit that they fill out their current Nicasio range and add a road plus bike to it. Marin Four Corners review First Look: 2019 Marin Gestalt … Read more
The Ventura Frame Bag Max is a waterproof bikepacking bag at a keen price point, offering five litres of carrying space in one main compartment and two smaller zipped ones, solidly built and at a price point that is seriously competitive. Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit off.road.cc adventures: Elan Valley bikepacking bothy trip … Read more
