New test kit has been rolling in the door of off.road.cc HQ thick and fast this week! We’ve got a bike from Merida, a brand new GPS device from Ordnance Survey, a stunning new frame from Cotic, four-pot trail brakes from Shimano and another bum bag from Dakine. Dig in….. The best gravel and adventure … Read more
Most brands test their brakes using a large, powerful static rig, whose sole purpose is to spin things very fast until they glow red or catch on fire. That’s fine for finding out how well a pad wears or how hot a brake can get before failing, but it’s not so good for telling you how people … Read more
On its previous flat-pedal bike shoe, Shimano used a Vibram sole but the company has teamed up with French tyre manufacturer Michelin to produce a new softer rubber sole the latest GR9 shoe. Review: Five Ten Freerider Pro flat pedal shoe Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals – which are best, flats or clips? The … Read more
Prior to now the range of bikes from Sheffield based brand Airdrop consisted solely of one enduro bike, the Airdrop Edit. Now they add an aggressive hardtail to the line up after a design process they say has taken two years to get perfect. Tweedlove adds uplift service to huge demo event 8 of the best gravel … Read more
TweedLove have just announced that they have partnered with Adrenalin Uplift to provide transport services up into Glentress and Innerleithen over the TweedLove Festival weekend. The uplift bus stop will be part of the expo village in the town centre of Peebles and will be open to everyone – though riders demo-ing bikes in the … Read more
Just like the Kuler jersey we reviewed recently the Morvelo Women’s Friday Short Sleeved MTB jersey scores high for comfort, fit and style. It’s a statement piece that we think is well worth the money. Best mountain bike jersey’s for women Review – Morvelo Women’s Kuler Long Sleeved jersey Morvelo’s foray into mountain bike gear … Read more
The Ride 100% Speedcraft SL glasses are a simple design with a good field of vision thanks to a raised brow and half-frame design. However, while the lenses are okay they’re not as good as other high-end rivals and they aren’t exactly feature-packed, which left me wondering why they’re so eye-wateringly expensive. Ride 100% introduce … Read more
The Osprey Syncro 20 has exceptional storage capacity with a voluminous 20 litres of well-organised space and the air-cooled back system is one of the best on the market. Aside from a few minor fitting problems, there is a lot to love about this pack. Review: Camelbak Mule LR 15L Hydration Pack – feature filled and durable day pack Bikepacking … Read more
While off.road.cc is a purely digital thing, we still appreciate the power of the printed word (and picture) which is why we’re quite excited that the latest instalment of Sender Magazine had landed. If you’re a fan of gravity riding and the feel of something you can physically thumb through, it’s well worth checking out. Review: Specialized … Read more
