The Ariel Elite is Saracen’s answer to the aluminium aggressive enduro bike question and with 165mm of travel from a suspension design similar to the brand’s downhill bike, the Myst, it screams gravity from top to bottom of the hill. Review – Rocky Mountain Altitude Alloy 30 The best waterproof shorts you can buy We’ve already … Read more
We’ve got a deluge of mountain bikes here at off.road.cc from the Go Outdoors brand Calibre Bikes, including this ladies version of the Bossnut V2. Alongside its brothers, the new Bossnut Evo and the hardtail the Two3 we will be putting this full suspension bike through its paces to find out just what £1,000 gets us women! Is … Read more
Lapierre’s XR729 is a really well-balanced cross country and marathon machine that’s impressively adept when it comes to descending, though full-on race heads might be put off by a weight that’s a touch on the higher side when you consider the price tag. Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes: get the best MTB for you and … Read more
Organised by volunteers from Cycling UK’s CTC Devon group, in conjunction with Big Peaks outdoor store, the Devon Dirt is an annual off-road event which is expected to attract around 400 riders and will now be included in the Challenge Ride 2018 series. Demo the latest bikes with us at Cannock Chase in April! 5 … Read more
This Grid stem is cold forged from 6061 aluminium before being CNC’d for a smoother, more detailed finish. What this means is the metal is crushed under massive hydraulic pressures to a form close to the finished product. When should you replace your bicycle chain? We asked the experts… Review: Race Face Aeffect R stem – … Read more
After the demise of the British Downhill Series at the end of 2017, we wondered if that really was the end of downhill racing as we knew it. But even as enduro fever gets stronger every day, the launch of the HSBC British Cycling National Downhill Series proves there is still a love for pure gravity fed, adrenaline … Read more
Gravity’s Grid bar uses the oversized 35mm bar clamp standard and comes with a full 800mm width. It’s primarily designed for DH and freeride duties, but also for trail riding if you’re after the greater leverage and steering precision a wide bar can offer. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike tyres – get the right rubber … Read more
The Smith Optics PivLock Asana Chromapop glasses are a ladies small face specific pair of cycling glasses for any application or discipline be it mountain biking, road riding or gravel adventures. They are extremely versatile and great quality lenses mean they last a long time even with less than careful treatment! Review – Adidas Evil Eye Pro … Read more
The new camera shares the looks like the Go Pro Hero5 and Hero6 camera, but has more entry-level video camera intentions for just £200. Mountain myths that just aren’t true The Best MTB flat pedals you can buy! Despite being an entry-level model, the Hero gets a 2-inch touchscreen and a rugged body that’s waterproof without … Read more
The IceToolz Essence tool kit is a really handy selection of tools that covers the vast majority of work you’re likely to do on a bike. The well-organised plastic case keeps everything tidy and it’s small and light enough that you can chuck it in the car boot and be ready for anything. 11 tools … Read more
