Working with Greg Minnar, Maxxis have announced the introduction of a brand new tyre to the lineup. The Maxxis Assegai is a cross between the DHF, DHR II, a High Roller II and a Shorty making an aggressive tyre suitable for wider rims. Buyer’s guide to MTB tyres – all you need to know The … Read more
There’s not much better than pacing the halls of a handmade bike show to roundof a week. We visited Bespoked to have a look at, to wonder in awe and to soak up the atmosphere of a crowd that has a huge passion for bikes and bike building. We’ve hand-picked the steeds we’d like to see … Read more
OneUp Components are getting a name for themselves where getting lots of stuff into small spaces is the order of the day. Launched today, they bring a brand new dropper post to the table and it’s clever – offering the shortest stack height on the market and still featuring up to 170mm of drop. New … Read more
A jersey may be a simple looking thing but look closely and there is actually rather a lot going on, it’s these features that make them so much better than a regular t-shirt to ride in. We’d thought we’d take a closer look at summer jerseys and let you know the factors you should consider … Read more
The unisex Kali Protectives Maya helmet is a trail and enduro lid that reigns supreme in the comfort stakes. Safety levels are also kept high using Kali’s own Composite Fusion technology but the lid is a little hot and the retention system needs some work to make it perfect. Review – Endura MT500 helmet Buyer’s guide … Read more
The Supercaz Grizips are a good length and I loved the fact that they fitted with only one Allen key plus there are no bar-end plugs to lose out on the trail, but the ribbed pattern was not to my taste. Review: ODI Elite Pro Lock-On grips – exceptional comfort and control Buyer’s guide to … Read more
Hunt Bike Wheels have a very good reputation in the road world for their versatile and well-priced wheelsets, but they’ve now introduced a mountain bike range that aims to bring the same high value and attention to detail for enduro, trail and cross country riders. Funn launch internally routed Updown dropper post Win 3T Superghiaia … Read more
The Madison Isoler Merino Women’s long sleeve baselayer is a hardwearing and versatile piece for cooler rides. The addition of the zip-neck is a nice feature if you start to overheat, the jersey could just do with being a little longer at the bottom hem to prevent it riding up. Review – Madison Women’s Flux Enduro … Read more
We’ve been itching to get on this fat tyred adventure bike ever since we heard of its existence back in September last year! Finally, the Genesis Fugio has landed and just in time for some good weather too. News: Three new Genesis bikes for 2018 Come to our Bike Live Demo Day – here’s a list … Read more
Renthal’s Push-On grips offer a slender profile with improved feel and a bit more comfort, but they’re much more faff to fit than lock-on grips. The Ultra Tacky compound does offer unprecedented levels of grip in the wet, even if it is rather fast wearing. When should you replace your bicycle chain? Five easy ways to … Read more
