The E*Thirteen 2.35″ TRS+ tyre is an aggressive square-profiled mountain bike tyre that bites well into off-camber trails but leaves something to be desired where climbing and braking grip are concerned. Review – Specialized Hillbilly 27.5″ x 2.6″ GRID 2Bliss tyre Buyer’s Guide to mountain bike tyres – all you need to know The single … Read more
We first saw the Identiti Bikes AKA at the Core Bike Show earlier this year and have been eagerly awaiting its release ever since. The brand has just announced that the aggressive trail hardtail is now available to buy, both as a frame only and as a full build mountain bike. The best hardtail and full suss … Read more
If you’re local to Bristol and fancy giving back something to the local trails, then here’s your chance. Volunteers are needed to help build and maintain some sections of trail at Ashton Court, with around 100 extra bodies needed to ferry stone this November. What’s the best way to clean disc brakes on a bicycle? … Read more
Intense’s new Tazer e-MTB is an impressive debut into battery-assisted bikes for the Californian brand, mixing a full carbon frame with aggressive geometry, mismatched wheel sizes and a Shimano drive unit. It’s hugely capable both uphill and down but not without a few quirks. Intense Cycles moves to direct-to-customer sales Best mountain bikes for under £1000, … Read more
Ever fancied slipping on the rarefied and exotic (smelling) shoes of a bike tester for a day? Canyon is offering ten lucky people just that opportunity, with a competition to win a day riding an as-yet-unreleased new bike around the Surrey Hills with their UK team. Behold the mountain penny farthing, hipsters! Five mountain biking … Read more
Gore’s M Gore Windstopper gloves manage to offer up loads of feel thanks to a minimalist design that uses a windproof and water-resistant backing plus thin, unpadded palm. They’re a superb choice for autumn and spring riding for anyone that wants weatherproofing without compromising sensitivity. The best waterproof mountain bike shorts Buyer’s guide to waterproof mountain … Read more
The Hane jersey from PEdAL ED is a comfy and stylish jersey for road and gravel bike use, that also wouldn’t look out of place on a flat out cross-country mountain bike ride either. It has a premium feel, a premium price to match and a cut at the lower hem that could do with … Read more
