Today, Vitus launch their range of 2019 bikes including specification updates over all models including the Sommet, the Sentier, Nucleus and the Escarpe. We’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on two new Vitus hardtails before the launch, the Sentier VR 29 and the Sentier VRS and took a first look at them here. Feature – … Read more
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After a highly successful first running this year, the Gritfest multi-day gravel stage race will be returning to Mid Wales over the weekend of the 21st-24th June 2019 and early bird entries have now opened at a discounted price. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened The best gravel and adventure bikes you can … Read more
The Halo Vortex wheelset is relatively robust, wider than the average, pretty cheap but also slightly hefty too. If you want a good platform for running more voluminous tyres and don’t mind a bit extra weight then the Vortex’s will be a good choice for a sturdy set of hoops for long travel machines. First … Read more
Lancashire-based Ribble is best known in the road cycling world for making some impressively high-value machines, but their new CGR range aims to allow you to hit the dirt too, with titanium, carbon, steel and aluminium frame options available. Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened The best gravel and adventure bikes under £2,000 … Read more
Rapha have just introduced some new bike packing gear to their range, starting with a sleeping bag to be used in conjunction with their Explore range of down jackets. With an opening each end, the sleeping bag looks set to keep you warm and allow you to walk/waddle around in the wilderness at night… Review … Read more
Canyon has issued a recall on some US-spec 2018 Spectral models including both carbon and alloy bikes, all of which have alloy rear ends which might be liable to crack. The recall details are below. Bike sold in Europe are unaffected by this issue as remedial work has already taken place. Review: Canyon Women’s Spectral CF 9.0 … Read more
There are more lights in this week, including this nifty one with a power pack from Knog. We are also going heavy on the enduro gear from Troy Lee Designs, Henty and Polaris. It’s also waterproof kit time as a load of kit lands from Dexshell, bring on the rain! Buyer’s guide – the best flat … Read more
