We just received news of a brand new bike packing bag called the Rock Bar and we reckon it might be the most versatile frame/handlebar/fork bag we’ve seen yet. Just launched in the UK, the Rock Bar can fit on our bike in a multitude of ways and store pretty much anything, and before you … Read more
The Dakine Zella bike shorts are a tough short that look just as good off the bike as they do on it. There’s enough stretch for short rides and enough style to mean they suit the post-ride pub stop too but they aren’t as loose fitting as Dakine like to think. Review – Dakine Xena … Read more
The Aussie Grit Apparel competition is now closed and we have a winner! The winning time of the Leadville 100 MTB race was, 6:18:08, the win taken for the second year in a row by Howard Grotts. Our winner is Philip Austin – well done Philip! He guessed the nearest time within 4 seconds of … Read more
It’d be a mistake to associate the name Gore solely with waterproof kit, as these extremely comfortable and well-featured bib shorts show. They’re not cheap by any stretch, but whether you hide them under baggies or wear them on their own, they’re amongst the best bibs I’ve used, assuming you get on with a fairly … Read more
The Candy pedal is Crankbrothers answer to those riders that love their clipless (or clip in) Eggbeater pedal but want a little more platform for support. The Candy 1’s are the cheapest in the range with a light composite body, the usual Crankbro’s four-sided mechanism and a ribbed pedal body for extra traction. Review – … Read more
Exposure has just released carbon bodied versions of their bike lights to make cycling with handlebar lights even, uh, lighter. Following on from their similar marine lights, the Joystick looks to be first one off the production line. Review – USE Exposure Diablo MK9 front light Review – USE Exposure Six Pack MK8 front light Correct … Read more
We’ve seen a few new bikes for the 2019 model year from Giant recently, including the new Trance mountain bike, two new women’s e-bikes and now this gravel offering in the form of the Giant Revolt Advanced. News – Jones reckon this is the only bike you need First Look – 2019 Marin Gestalt X11 Giant … Read more
Whyte enters the long travel 29er party with the Whyte G-170C Works 29er. It’s got 150mm travel, it’s carbon, comes equipped with a coil shock and looks like an enduro race ready machine! First Ride: Lapierre Overvolt Carbon AMi 900 Buyer’s guide to MTB grips – all you need to know Whyte say the new 29er will … Read more
The RockShox Reverb is a hugely popular dropper post and it comes as standard equipment on a huge number of bikes nowadays. It’s available in a number of different diameters and also a number of travel options, ranging from 100mm to a whopping 170mm. Five ways to tell your shock needs a service Your complete … Read more
