The European Commission has announced that e-bike riders without motor vehicles third-party liability insurance could be classes as riding illegally in the future. It looks like the decision is yet to become law but if it does, it would affect those riding pedal-assist e-bikes in Europe. Eight ways to get the best out of a … Read more
Officially sitting in the trail running section on the USWE Sports website, the Zulo 2 is just as ready to be used as a cycling hydration waist pack. This small and minimalist bum bag is light with space for a large bladder compared to the size of the pack, but disappointingly the support just isn’t there to … Read more
The weight – or lack of it – is the first thing you notice about Hoy’s new Bonaly 20 Inch kid’s bike as you lift it out of its box. At just 7.8kg it’s impressive and a real benchmark against even its more expensive competitors. It’s just a shame that its rideability is hampered by … Read more
Shimano has just launched a new cheaper brake under the radar. We saw the four piston hydraulic BR-MT520 Deore brakes on the Liv Cycling e-bike we tested last week, the first time we had seen or heard of the budget brakes. It looks to be a good option, not just for e-bikes but also for regular … Read more
Without a doubt, these Bliss ARG Minimalist+ knee pads are the most comfortable pads I’ve worn, thanks to being flexible, lightweight and breathable. They offer good protection for everyday trail riding via the Armourgel material, which hardens on impact just like D30. And all this comes in at a decent price too. Buyer’s guide to … Read more
If you look into all the nooks and crannies of Eurobike 2018, you would have seen lots of brand new gear on show. We went in search of brand new mountain bike and gravel shoes, both flat and SPD to find out which might be the best ones to wear in 2019 – here’s our … Read more
Charles Cole, founder of sports shoe brand Five ten and inventor of the sticky Stealth rubber beloved by rock climbers and flat pedal users, has died aged 63, having had a huge impact in action sports thanks to his inventions and astute marketing. The best mountain bike flat pedals ridden and tested Mountain biker jumps … Read more
Merida’s One-Twenty short travel trail bike range has been updated for 2019 with revised suspension, more standover and a slacker head angle, but it bucks the trend by not going any longer. As ever, there are 27.5″ and 29″ wheels depending on frame size, plus carbon and aluminium frame options across a wide range of prices. … Read more
The Intrigue E+ is one of two new e-bikes from Liv Cycling, the brand dedicated to designing and making women’s bikes. Their first foray into full suspension e-bikes begins with this 140mm Intrigue E+ trail bike and also the 120mm trail touring bike, the Embolden E+. We flew out to the Venosta Valley in Italy to … Read more
The Liv Embolden E+ is a bike of two niches, firstly it’s a full suspension e-bike and secondly, it’s a women-specific e-bike. We were invited out to Italy to try out the new 120mm trail bike from Liv Cycling, sister brand of Giant along with the longer travel Intrigue E+. First Ride – Liv Intrigue … Read more
