The new carbon short travel Pivot Trail 429 replaces the Mach 429 and although the two bikes look very similar in profile there’s a geometry update and, Pivot say, performance improvements as well. News – New Mondraker Foxy goes 29er Review – Liv Cycling Hail 2 women’s specific enduro bike The Trail 429 keeps the 116mm … Read more
Morvelo Covert Stormshield Bib Shorts are amongst the new breed of shorts tailored for those riders looking for extra weather protection and carrying capacity whether it’s just a credit card or a rolled up waterproof, some food and an extra bottle. The Covert Bib shorts offer a range of carrying options, are weather resistant and are extremely comfortable. … Read more
The Liv Cycling Hail is a long travel bike for the ladies with plenty of all mountain intentions. It’s a bike that has been designed from the ground up by Liv using data derived from thousands of women from all over the globe. It offers a reasonable spec and a nimble ride but with some geometry woes that … Read more
A while back we told you about all the things we think you should do as soon as you get a new bike but we did omit one vital thing, the need to fit adequate frame protection. Invisiframe have supplied us with the kit for Rachael’s new long-term test bike, the 2018 Cotic Rocket so she’s wasted … Read more
With a solid spec that wouldn’t look amiss on a bike the next price bracket or two up, the Dark Peak is a super value for money gravel-cross-adventure-do-it-all bike that is also reliable and fun to ride. Specced with branded components throughout and built around a double-butted 6061 aluminium frame with carbon forks, if you … Read more
Mondraker’s longstanding Foxy Carbon trail bike had a comprehensive overhaul last year, but the Spanish brand has announced that there will now be a 29″ wheeled option, with a total of three full-carbon machines being added to the lineup. First Look: Mondraker’s Foxy Carbon RR SL looks splendid – and is very spendy The best … Read more
Aussie Grit Apparel looks to provide both ladies and gents with a range of practical, well designed, good quality cycling gear and the Flint Women’s Bike Thermal Gilet is no exception. A warm gilet for colder days, this offering from the new brand will see you through the shoulder seasons in comfort. Review – Aussie … Read more
Endura have extended the use of their straw-like protection system, Koroyd, to their MTR Knee Guards. Unfortunately, it delivers several sore points and general discomfort and the MTR pads fall short in many vital areas. Review: Race Face Indy D30 Knee Pads Buyer’s Guide to Mountain Bike Knee Pads Endura is no newbie to the protection game, … Read more
DMR’s V-Twin clipless pedal might be a bit heavy and fairly pricey, but the big platform design offers loads of tuneable support and grip, while the floating mechanism makes clipping in a doddle, even under pressure. If you’re a serious downhill or enduro rider and want the support and feel of a flat pedal with the … Read more
Part of its new Defy The Elements range, the Madison DTE waterproof jacket is just the kind of garment you want when heading out into the worst winter weather, it’s both protective and robust. It stood up well to some very wet, exposed rides in Snowdonia, and UK weather doesn’t get much worse than Wales! … Read more
