This is your complete guide to SRAM hydraulic disc brakes for gravel and drop bar bikes. There’s lots of information here on everything from Apex to Force hydraulic brakes with information to be added on the cable-actuated options. Whether you are looking for an upgrade or want to check out a new bike’s component specification prior to purchase … Read more
A quick look at some of the essential but often overlooked bits of kit that editor Jon takes on every ride. There’s everything here to get you home, or out of a sticky situation including tools, a first aid kit and a mini shock pump and it’s all in a bum bag too! Review – Specialized … Read more
We’ve had our eye on the Instagram feed of Trust Performance ever since we were given the tip-off by someone close to the team. Now the big story has unfolded and we find out that three industry bods – including Dave Weagle of dw-link fame – have designed a brand new multi-link suspension fork for mountain bikes called the ‘Message’. … Read more
The Specialized Women’s Diverge E5 Comp is a bike that will turn its hand to most types of riding and one that genuinely hits the do-it-all landmark – it’s pretty much identical to the men’s bike too. As a jack of all trades, we liked this versatile gravel and adventure bike but it needs tougher … Read more
The CamelBak Repack LR4 hip pack is the new iteration of the Palos bum bag. Its more stable than its predecessor owing to a larger and wider waist belt and the storage is better organised too. Review – Dakine Hot Laps Stealth waist pack Buyer’s guide to hydration packs Part of the Low Rider series … Read more
Felt have just launched two new aluminium gravel bikes, the Breed 20 and Breed 30. They are designed for bike packing and long gravel rides with both being able to accept 650B or 700c wheels. Felt are calling it a gravel race bike, we reckon it looks pretty versatile whatever you want to do with it. The … Read more
Another budget bike rolled into the office this week in the form of the Marin Hawk Hill 3. Alongside it are some winter essentials from Bosch and Dissent 133, some rim protection in the form of Cush Core and brake disc covers from Muc-Off. Feature – 5 ways to make your bike faster for free First … Read more
The Adidas Zonyk Pro VARiO’s are a pair of ridiculously expensive cycling glasses. The eyewear does look cool and the VARiO lens is really very good in low light but it’s a little harder to stomach the high price when they aren’t that great in very bright light. Review – Adidas Evil Eye Pro Vario … Read more
Cross-country racing and riding might not be the most fashionable end of the mountain bike world, but it’s a scene that’s quietly thriving. That’s why we were keen to get in this 2019 Specialized Chisel Comp X1, because looks like it’s on point for covering big distances quickly, without costing the earth. Best mountain bikes … Read more
