We’ve got a 650B, alloy framed Norco Range in for test this week. It gets160mm of rear travel and 170mm forks, updated geometry and a cranking paintjob! First Look – Calibre Bikes Ladies Bossnut V2 5 cool bits of kit we’ve got in for test this week This year the Range is also available as a 29er, that … Read more
The R4+ LED front light sits in the middle of a range of external battery mountain bike front lights from Hope Technology. It powers out 1500 lumens, costs £239 and comes with a well designed (as you’d expect) bar mount. It was, however, a little lacking in sheer power when compared to others in its … Read more
Car tyre manufacturer Goodyear Tires – yes, they of the blimps – has announced that it’s entering the bicycle market in a big way, with a very complete looking new off-road tyre range covering everything from downhill and enduro to cross-country and gravel. 2018’s most exciting mountain bike tyres The best (and worst) mountain bike … Read more
Trek’s Roscoe 9 marries an aluminium frame with trail riding orientated geometry to chubby 2.8″ Plus tyres on 27.5″ rims. While it doesn’t jam in as much value as direct sales rivals, it more than makes up for that with a fun, refined ride and coherent kit list. Review: Genesis Tarn 20 – a steel framed Plus tyre … Read more
There are more Calibre bikes in the shed this week, alongside some cool, wide wheels from DT Swiss and some funky coloured clothing from Troy Lee Designs – time to get outside, away from the chocolate and deal with the problems caused by Easter feeding! Review – Lapierre X729 XC marathon racer Buyer’s Guide to … Read more
VOID is a relatively new brand hailing from Sweden and these bibs are designed for the transition into and out of winter, providing a good balance between protection from the elements and breathability. The best (and worst) mountain bike upgrades under £100 The Best Waterproof Mountain Bike Jackets Review: Giro Chrono Pro Bib The shorts are … Read more
It’s the news you’ve all been waiting for – especially on a Friday afternoon. Yes, the off.road.cc forum has now gone live, so feel free to get stuck in with whatever thoughts, questions or musings on the nature of existence and/or bikes you feel like discussing like like-minded folk. Behold! We now have an off.road.cc RSS … Read more
Proper Cleaner from Guy Martin is a general purpose cleaner for any type of machine with wheels, including our shed full of mountain bikes. Touted as having a tiny carbon footprint it cleans bikes as well as the next but in a more eco-friendly manner. Review – Peaty’s Loam Foam bike cleaner Buyer’s Guide to … Read more
Trek has just announced quite an oddball new addition to their range in the form of the Full Stache. It uses the same basic outline and 130mm of travel as their Fuel EX trail bike, but rolls on 29″ wheels shod with super fat 3″ tyres. Why? Adventure, that’s why. Review: Lapierre XR 729 – … Read more
