It’s only right that we find the best ‘couples’ mountain bike video on Valentines day. Jackson and Rose Green hit the nail on the head with supreme skill and trust between these two as they rail downhill on their 200mm tandem! Can you spend a night in the hills and still make it into work … Read more
Fizik’s X5 Terra is a stylish, sleek and comfortable shoe with a sole that is stiff enough for big power efforts yet still comfortable on long rides. They’re slightly narrow, but the upper forms to the foot while being durable too. I’m a big fan of these shoes. Giro Empire V70 Knit shoes review Shimano 2019 ME7 … Read more
Crankworx, with support from TELUS Local Programming, presents the final episode of “Shifting Perceptions,” a three-part web series about women in mountain biking and how the Kidsworx series is helping to shape the next Queens of Crankworx. The best baggy mountain bike shorts for women – tried and tested Buyer’s guide to mountain bike saddles – … Read more
The SDG Fly MTN is a tough, comfy saddle with enough substance to it for tough use, but not sacrificing on comfort or durability. The long nose design gives plenty of space for movement whilst riding and is padded at a medium level for all-day comfort without too much bulk. It’s burly enough to take … Read more
The ION women’s Scrub Amp jacket is a waterproof coat built to protect the rider from the worst element. It’s got a ‘softshell’ look but the three layer waterproof fabric is anything but, keeping out the very worst of the elements. It is a bit pricey though bearing mind there are no hand pockets and … Read more
We are still all about the winter hardtail here at off-road.cc, this week we have the new 2019 Nukeproof Scout in for test, alongside a budget full-susser from Vitus. There’s also some gucci backpacking kit from Apidura, something to help you hike-a-bike and lightweight XC pedals from Look, dig in! 13 of the best ways … Read more
The Ritchey Ultra is a gorgeous steel hardtail that operates as a lithe and engaging cross-country and trail bike. It’s fast and fun on all sorts of trails from fast and flowing to tight and technical, the steel frame looks after you on rough terrain but isn’t negatively flexy, and the big tyres provide stacks … Read more
It’s a perennial mountain biker’s argument – how much suspension travel is enough and how much do you actually need anyway? While many might just pick a figure from thin air and then bang on about it, Steve from Vorsprung Suspension in Whistler throws some actual science and theory at the issues behind it in this two-part video. … Read more
If you’re after a set of socks to keep the worst of the wind and rain off your toes, then Gore’s C3 partial Gore Windstopper socks work really well without adding masses of bulk. While they’re not fully waterproof, they prevent the worst of water getting through and dry rapidly when they have been drenched. … Read more
