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“A warning shot for the cycling and outdoor industry”: YT Industries files for insolvency as original founder starts process of buying back company

YT Industries is a brand that quickly made its name in the cycling industry for providing accessibly priced bikes for ‘young talent‘. From there, the brand sponsored many a successful athlete, such as Vali Holl and Andreu Lacondeguy, both of whom rode YT bikes to achieve incredible results. Oh, and remember the ad that starred Christopher Walken? … Read more

“Once you’ve won the World Championship, those rainbow bands stay with you forever”: Alan Hatherly on two World Championships wins and an Olympic Bronze, training between road and MTB and mid-race line choice

Just a couple of weeks back, South Africa’s XC racing snake Alan Hatherly took his second consecutive Elite World XCO title. However, it was actually his fourth MTB world title, with the first being the U23 XC championships in 2018, and the second coming in the inaugural eMTB XC title race the following year. The … Read more

Mucky Nutz Mudguard Long review

After a long, hot summer, it’s time to face reality and dig out the trusty winter spec mudguard. The Mucky Nutz Mudguard Long is, as it says, long, maybe one of the longest on the market, and offers a very good level of protection from mud and spray, but I found it very hard to … Read more

New Surly Straggler gravel bike gets updated geometry and three new sizes: “almost an unfair advantage”, boasts US steel specialist

US brand Surly has released an updated version of its Straggler gravel bike, which was first released over a decade ago. The brand is known for its steel bikes across a range of categories, even releasing steel-framed city e-bikes.  Review: Surly Straggler bike Best gravel bikes 2025 — drop-bar bikes for off-road riding Surly Grappler review  … Read more

Is this the ultimate solution to pedal kickback? DT Swiss unveils new Degrees of Freedom upgrade kit, plus more from Silca, Pembree, DMR + Van Rysel

In our latest edition of Five Cool Things, we’ve got plenty to get your teeth into. We’ve got DT Swiss’s solution to pedal kickback, brand-spanking kit from Pembree, and DMR’s latest pedal. On top of all that, there are also neat electric inflators from Silca, and slick-looking riding specs on Van Rysel’s latest shades.  Bike check: … Read more

Why does the cycling media rely on clickbait?

[Photography by Steve Thomas]First up, what is clickbait? I guess we all know (or think we know), although maybe our judgment when calling a headline ‘clickbait’ can be a little biased or misinformed, especially if you don’t agree with what’s written. In my opinion (after 30-odd years at this), it’s a grossly sensationalised headline to … Read more

SRAM Eagle 90 drivetrain review

Now it’s been around for a couple of years, it was just a matter of time before T-Type went mechanical. Although SRAM’s Eagle 90 drivetrain costs more than rival mechanical alternatives, it brings consistent, easy-to-maintain, and reliable shifting in a package that’s lighter than most other Transmission drivetrains. With performance that’s not a stone’s throw … Read more