The Merida eOne-Sixty 900E is a superbly equipped e-bike with great suspension and playful characteristics. It’s a long travel electric mountain bike but it’s not as long and as slack as it could be. We’d like to see a really aggressive version in the future to take full advantage of the build and suspension qualities. … Read more
Gore’s C5 Gore-Tex Shakedry cycling cap might seem like a rather costly way to cover your head, but I’ve rapidly fallen in love with both the huge amount of breathability and under-helmet weatherproofing it offers and it’s become a firm favourite for soggy rides on the drop bar bike. What’s best for cycling, synthetic or merino … Read more
With the last postage dates for Christmas presents coming up fast, its time to get the last of the internet shopping done to save any disappointments. With that in mind here’s the ultimate roundup of our gift guides for Xmas 2019. 5 cool things in for test this week from Shand, Ritchey and lots more … Read more
The Forefront 2 is Smith Optics top of the line trail helmet. It retains much of the original Forefront’s looks and features – Koroyd ‘straws’ included – but the design is smarter looking, has more coverage, more vents, an improved fit and a better visor, but this MIPS version manages to be much sweatier than the … Read more
Islabike has added to their kid’s bike lineup with a first for them – namely a new Beinn 27 that rolls on 650b wheels. It’s pitched at children from around 10 years plus, and in line with their philosophy of getting kids on the biggest wheels possible, it replaces the old Beinn 26 Large. Review: Islabike … Read more
To many people, these new fangled gravel bikes are simply rebadged cyclocross bikes. Is the cycle industry guilty of rebranding cyclocross bikes to sell more units, or is there genuinely something interesting happening under the layers of hype? We talk to Raleigh and Whyte to find out… The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for … Read more
The GORE C5 Trail jersey is a long sleeve cycling jersey for women that is markedly different in style to other options. It’s comfy and breathable with a real premium feel but it’s a tad short in the body for cycling. The best mountain bike jerseys for women – short and long sleeve tops tested The … Read more
Christmas is nearly upon us again and it’s time to spend some money on your cycling significant other or family member. We’ve come up with a number of presents that we think make excellent stocking fillers for the avid mountain biker or gravel cyclist – get stuck in and make someone happy this Xmas! The … Read more
With two steel bikes from Ritchey and Shand to ride and Shimano winter shoes to test, it feels like Christmas has come early! We also get our mitts on one of those clever new lids from Specialized and some ‘gravel’ bar tape from Fizik. Gift Guide – five not so obvious ideas for the ‘enduro bro’ Quiz – … Read more
