100%’s Brisker Cold Weather gloves use a decently chunky soft shell backing along with a thin, unpadded palm to offer loads of feel while also keeping your hands toasty warm, even when it’s wet. They’re excellent for keeping you comfortable without losing control in autumn or springtime riding and the price is very reasonable too. Buyer’s guide … Read more
A bike we’ve been hankering after for a while is finally here for testing, the Nukeproof Digger gravel bike! Also we have a short Pro dropper post, the largest platform flat pedals we’ve ever seen, a hefty Evoc bag and more Madison waterproof trousers. Dig in! Gift Guide – 15 great stocking fillers ideas Review … Read more
It’s well known that was once a one weekend sale is now a whole month of uninterrupted goods promotions. Black Friday is now Black November and it appears some employees of the retailer Planet X are feeling the strain. Check out this, as ‘Dave’ loses the plot and lists deals for just 5p… Black Friday … Read more
Give the gift of a cycling gadget this Christmas, from computers to headphones to hand warmers and GPS tracker devices, we’ve got a great selection of gift ideas for the cycling lover in your life. Gift Guide – 15 of the best stocking fillers Gift Guide – the ‘money no objects gifts’ AfterShokz Trekz Waterproof headphonesAftershocks headphones … Read more
Not long launched, we’ve had a new 2019 Vitus Sentier 27 VRS for test as the first of a long list of winter hardtails to review. This one proved to be a fun trail bike at a very reasonable price, it’s not the most aggressive bike you’ll ever sit on but it’s an entertaining ride and … Read more
The BBB Front Fellow is a handlebar bag that combines a harness that mounts to the bike plus a removable 10L separate dry bag with a useful carry strap to give a decent load capacity for bikepacking. It mounts solidly, works well and it’s decent value too. How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting … Read more
The KS Lev Ci 175mm carbon dropper post is a long drop option for the weight weeny enduro riders. It has a smooth action and has shed a few grams against its competitors but the price is hard to stomach when there are other long posts available. Five sneaky bike marketing terms you shouldn’t trust The … Read more
FSA’s Afterburner Wider wheelset is a respectably lightweight and versatile choice for trail riding that’s put up well with some heavy usage. They’re stiff without being harsh, the hubs have run smooth and the rims have stayed true. The only downside is that the 27mm internal width is a touch slender for the latest higher-volume rubber. … Read more
Bold words from Specialized as they launch their new shoe, claiming the S-Works Recon shoe is ‘the fastest shoe on dirt’. We’ve taken a first look at this racey off-road mountain bike and gravel shoe before handing it over to Dave, our resident ‘fastest’ gravel rider…. 5 cool things for test this week from Hunt, … Read more
