Forever in the pursuit of lightweight in the field of XC, Lee Cougan has become known for its semi-suspended hardtail frames and its Innova Super gravel/MTB creation. Now, the brand has made a second step in the name of weight savings with its new Rampage Origin, as its complete build can weigh as little as … Read more
Are you one of the many gravel riders who have got a proper taste of riding off-road, but are looking to test the waters of life on knobbly(er) tyres? Well, mountain bikes pose a real difference in riding style that, although experienced in the slip and grip world of off-road cycling, gravellers may not be … Read more
[Photography by Georgina Hinton]Leatt’s Jersey MTB Gravity 2.0 top is a casual-style long-sleeve riding jersey that uses premium technical fabric to regulate your body temperature and to create deep levels of comfort. As at home on the trails, as it is at a bike park, its design also makes it spot-on for smashing downhill and … Read more
[Photography provided by Paul Box / Framedogs]Merida’s EX Enduro has become a staple of the UK’s enduro scene, and over the years, it’s become one of our favourite weeks on the bike. Returning once again for 2025, the event shows that it’s more than a one-trick pony, as it has introduced a pairs format into … Read more
In this week’s Five Cool Things, we’ve got one of the most vibrant gravel bikes on the market, as well as freshly updated lights from Exposure. On top of that, there’s Rockrider’s budget-friendly gravel and cross-country helmet, a techy saddle from Specialized, and BBB’s entry into the bouncy stem market. But first, let’s take a … Read more
[Photography by Georgina Hinton]The Selle Royal Explora saddle is built for comfort and practicality. Leaning more towards leisure riding, I found it more suited to my commuter than my gravel bike. It’s relatively heavy and the shapes slightly ungainly – especially at the nose, which is too wide and thick for serious off-road and mile … Read more
The Leatt MTB 3.0 Endurance gloves feature a lightweight, minimalist construction with a MicronGrip padded palm to help reduce fatigue from handlebar vibration. They feature masses of ventilation, a pre-shaped palm and fingers and the styling is awesome. As a massive fan of minimalist gloves that offer tons of handlebar feel, I was looking forward … Read more
Upon its unveiling at 2024’s Eurobike, Amflow and its introduction of DJI’s Avinox motor have taken the e-mountain bike world by storm. Boasting big power, light weight, and a decent-capacity battery, the brand has literally saved bike shops from closing, thanks to the hype around that very motor. It appears that Amflow is working on … Read more
Trek has launched its first electric gravel bike, named the Checkpoint+. Taking the popular Checkpoint platform and adding a TQ HPR-60 mid–motor and 50mm tyre clearance, it looks like a competitive e-gravel option for those wanting a bit of extra oomph on their ride. Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 gravel bike review Best … Read more
With many brands offering fancy systems, and even whole bikes, to mitigate its effects, and some binning its existence altogether, pedal kickback has been the story on everyone’s lips for years now. Today, DT Swiss has stepped up to the plate with its new Degrees of Freedom, or DF system, which introduces some free movement into … Read more
