[Photography provided by Steve Thomas and Cory Wallace]There’s been a whole lot of rumbles about drop bar mountain bikes since Kegan Swenson won the Leadville 100 MTB on one in 2024, and this year saw many more converts to the low and curly approach at the race. Gravel bike suspension and dropper posts – do you … Read more
Being a fan of VisioDry’s water repellent spray, I was keen to try this out, especially in hot, humid weather where glasses can suffer. I’ve not looked back since. Its ease of application and effectiveness are excellent, and you should get many applications out of both. Best mountain bike sunglasses 2025 Melon Optics Alleycat Photochromic … Read more
I’ve been surprised by how much I’ve liked riding in these pads. The open, wrap-around design is super quick and easy to fit and adjust, and once settled in, they stay firmly in place. They breathe very well in warm weather and don’t soak up sweat like a lot of other pads. The lack of … Read more
Norco has updated its cross-country (XC) ripper, the Revolver, for the first time since 2019. The new model(s) include a frame that’s said to be 450g lighter than the previous generation, and a shift towards a Flex-Pivot suspension design, something that’s increasingly common on lightweight XC rippers. Best mountain bikes 2025 – top options from … Read more
The Kado S is the latest bike to hit Whyte’s e-mountain bike lineup, and it aims to bring big pedal-assist performance at an attainable price point. With it, the brand has done very well to deliver an excellent ride both through Whyte’s known low centre of gravity and through very wise spec choices. That said, … Read more
[images by Steve Thomas]Had the Forestry Commission in Wales not employed Dafydd Davis back in 1994, our trails and trail centre network would look very different now, and a whole lot more sparse too. The reality of being a cycling YouTuber Meet Justinas Leveika, the Ultra Racing “King of Chaos.” Scott from Southern Enduro on … Read more
Eclipse launched its TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) inner tubes back in 2011, making it the originator. There’s been a hullabaloo recently, which has seen a large number of new brands enter the market, and more riders opting to try TPU tubes out over traditional butyl tubes or tubeless setups. The obvious weight saving is a big … Read more
Utilising some of the tech found on the brand’s Armega, the 100% ARmatic goggles bring motocross levels of performance to MTB. With that, they bring excellent stability and integration with full-face helmets as well as a good field of vision with excellent fog resistance. However, as they’re built for motocross riding, they are a little … Read more
Cycling UK has launched its newest addition to its Adventure Route Series, the Royal Chilterns Way. It’s a 280km gravel route that begins in Reading and takes in the Chiltern Hills, linking up countryside, historic sites, and local gems. Best gravel bikes 2025 — drop-bar bikes for off-road riding Cycling UK launches the Cantii Way … Read more
We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageWe’re hitting sales season again, as numerous brands and retailers announce their summer sales. We’ve found some of the top deals on the web on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, e-mtbs and city bikes, with some very impressive savings across the board. We’ll start with … Read more
