We’ve got a top of the budget enduro bike in for test this week from NS Bikes, plus a different drivetrain option in the form of kit from Box Components to put through a long term test and lots more…. Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 – capable trail bikes that won’t break the bank … Read more
Suspension specialists Fox shocked everyone when it released a 40mm travel suspension fork designed for adventure and gravel bikes earlier this year. Review: Marin Gestalt 2 Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes Ride Report: Grinding the Grinduro After some extensive testing, including the Grinduro, I can confidently say it works very well and is … Read more
So how much difference does having a motor make? Normally you’re weighing up the influence of a motor against a host of other factors: where you’re riding, how you’re feeling, what kind of build the bike has, and so on. It’s not often you get to ride two bikes that are basically exactly the same, … Read more
The Trek Remedy 7 is a long travel trail bike that sets a great standard for this category of bike. It’s reasonably well priced for a ‘shop bought’ bike, providing a nimble ride that will put a smile on your face. It’s probably not the fastest bike you’ll ride but it is a lot of fun! … Read more
When it comes to personalising your bike, going for a custom paint job is a pretty special way of achieving that. However, if you happen to do custom paint work for a living, as Alistair from Fatcreations does, then your own bike is always going to be a cut above the rest. Best mountain bikes … Read more
New for 2019 the Lumicycle Apogee Extender pack front mountain bike light produces a massive 4500 lumens in a sturdy handlebar package with an easy to reach switch. It does need an external battery though and the light beam forms more of a ‘spotlight’ than competitors. Is it worth converting your mountain bike to tubeless? The … Read more
Topeak’s Pocketshock DXG is a mid-sized shock pump that should be great for chucking in your pack for on-trail adjustment, but a flimsy handle and poorly placed bleed valve go against an otherwise well made and featured pump. Which disc brake pads are best for mountain bikes? Sintered or organic? Your complete guide to the … Read more
Not a name you hear often but probably one you do know of, Box Components have sent over a selection of drivetrain parts for testing. A mix of Box One and Box Two kit, Rachael has put the gear onto her longterm Cotic Rocket, weighing it before taking a first look here. Your complete guide … Read more
We first heard about the new Niner MCR 9 RDO full suspension gravel bike in its prototype form at Sea Otter last year when it was called the RKT 9 RDO. We’ve just noticed the radical new adventure bike is live on the Niner website and it looks like you’ll be able to buy one soon. … Read more
