Cool mountain bike kit for test this week comes from Specialized and Magura in the form of a SWAT tool and a new set of brakes. The gravellers amongst us will appreciate two new gravel wheelset and some rather nice Pas Normal Lycra. And for longer journeys there’s some neat ultralight camping gear from DD Hamocks. Cool bikes … Read more
The new F1 Series Vapor grips from ODI are a slide on mountain bike grip made from the companies own A.I.R.E. elastomer compound designed to better absorb vibrations. The light grip is comfortable but probably better suited to long distance miles than gravity fed slaying. Review – ODI Elite Pro Lock-On Grips Review – Vel … Read more
What’s the Dirty Reiver? If you haven’t heard about it yet: it’s a perfectly organized 200km gravel challenge with between 4,000m of elevation. Participants traverse gravel forest access roads that service the vast areas of forest covering the border region of England and Scotland, and it takes them through remote areas providing outstanding viewpoints across this … Read more
The Pass’portes du Soleil is a staple of the continental riding calendar and one that’s hugely popular with the Brit too. It offers a festival-like feel where the food stops are just as important as the riding – and there’s plenty of both to be had. It also offers a chance to see – and … Read more
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A landmark proposal to bring Scottish style open access to Wales has been shelved by the Welsh Government despite responses to a consultation being overwhelmingly in favour. It’s a serious blow to what could have opened up a huge amount of rights of way for cyclists and other user groups. The Countryside Alliance comes out … Read more
Sitting in the upper end of the gravel range from Merida, the Silex 700 delivers a no-nonsense package of reliable components, parts and a geometry that brings a stable ride feel. Its geometry vaguely references mountain bikes, which makes for a really excellent ride feel, on road or off, blurring the line between road and mountain … Read more
Taking cues from those BMX riders and dirt jumpers, these Fabric AM Lock-On grips are sleek and sophisticated enough for the rider who obsesses over clean lines on their bike and who probably still rides in non-branded kit with no gloves. Review: Pacenti P-Dent Carbon bar and stem – innovative super short cockpit combo How are … Read more
Got an SRAM 1×11 drivetrain but hankering after the easy spinning of 12 speed? Well, e*thirten have got you covered, and no, you don’t need to buy a new drivetrain. The new TRS Plus 12 upgrade kit expands the range of your current drivetrain without having to upgrade everything to Eagle New XC bikes from Canyon launched The … Read more
