Site Section: Offroad
5 cool things from Specialized, DT Swiss, PedalEd, Continental and Scott
Admittedly, we had a week away from looking at ‘cool things’ last week. Not that it happens very often, but we are back with a bang with new gear from Specialized, Scott, DT Swiss, Continental and PEdALED. Get stuck in, there a fluoro CX bike, skinny Italian clothing, fat rubber, reasonably prices wheels and more… First Look: … Read more
BMC release the new Fourstroke, a progressive cross country bike with a cool integrated dropper post
Born for the demands of the world’s top cross country athletes, the new BMC Fourstroke 01 is designed to deliver the ultimate performance on the most demanding courses. The 100mm travel race bike gets a new integrated dropper post, new progressive geometry and some pretty good looks. The new Marin Gestalt X11 is the gravel bike for … Read more
Gore C5 Trail short sleeve jersey review
Gore’s C5 Trail short sleeve jersey is a quality bit of kit made from lightweight wicking material and the cut just right side for a slim but loose fit that’s ideal for mountain bike use. The fit and feel go a long way to justifying the high price tag, but it’s still a lot for … Read more
Troy Lee Designs Ace 2.0 gloves review
The Troy Lee Designs Ace 2.0 is a full finger glove that offers loads of ventilation and feel thanks to a thin, fuss-free palm and minimalist mesh backing. They’re great for everything but chillier days and they work well with touchscreens too, though there’s not much knuckle protection to be had. 10 pieces of essential mountain bike clothing for … Read more
Marin Gestalt X11 review
If you want a gravel bike that doesn’t shy away from challenging and technical terrain but is right at home on the daily commute and long adventure ride, the new Gestalt X11 is a really solid choice. A gravel bike for mountain bikers, the handling and stability is a highlight and the dropper post, activated … Read more
Win a custom Cotic Rocket and help a cancer charity
Cotic Bikes has joined forces with some of their suppliers to give away a top-spec custom Cotic Rocket enduro bike worth £4,600 to help raise money for the World Cancer Research Fund. It’s a worthy cause and a pretty special prize to boot. First Look: New 2018 Cotic Rocket The best hardtail and full suspension … Read more