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Trek releases new Checkpoint gravel specific bike range
Out of the big brands, it’s fair to say that Trek has come late to the gravel-bike party, only offering a ‘Gravel’ version of the Domane road bike that offered no extra clearance. However, they’ve now put this right with a complete range of gravel-specific machines under the Checkpoint name. First Ride: Lauf’s new True … Read more
Entries open for The Surly Dorset Gravel Dash 100
The 2018 Surly Dorset Gravel Dash is on Saturday 26th May 2018 to Sunday 27th May 2018. Created by local bike shop keeper Charlie the Bikemonger, it has a somewhat unique approach and also won awards for being the “Best New Event” too. Our BikeLive demo’s are on again for 2018 – dates here The best … Read more
Bombtrack publish photobook ‘The Bilderbuch 2018’
Although we work in the world of web, here at off.road.cc we still love getting our hands on a photobook. The latest to pique our interest is “The Bilderbuch 2018” by bike company Bombtrack, that although isn’t printed, is a lovely 474 pages worth of beautiful bikes from the range, it’s like something from a bike packers dream! … Read more
Canyon launch new women’s specific mountain bikes- the Spectral WMN and the Grand Canyon WMN AL
Two new women specific bikes launched by Canyon today show that they think women need different geometry compared to male counterparts. The release of the brand new full susser Spectral WMN and a hardtail, the Grand Canyon WMN AL reveals subtle geometry and specifications differenced over the unisex models of the same name. Review – Canyon Grand … Read more
Kona Rove NRB
We first had the chance to ride the Kona Rove NRB at Kona’s drop bar bike launch in Spain just before Christmas. Initial impressions were very positive. Since then, our tester Benedict has had a chance to ride the bike in his native Edinburgh in slightly soggier conditions. How has the bike handled the change? … Read more
Scott Trail 10 Loose Fit Women’s Shorts
The Scott Trail 10 shorts are a relaxed ladies all mountain short that have ticked all the boxes where style and performance are concerned. It refreshing to see a short that is long enough in the leg to prevent any nasty thigh gap, there’s not much we don’t like about these shorts! Review – Scott … Read more
Cromag Fubars OSX 35 handlebar
At a full 800mm, this 35mm diameter OSX is Canadian brand Chromag’s widest aluminium bar. It’s DH-rated, but also light enough for trail or enduro riding and has cut marks to saw it narrower if your shoulders aren’t that broad. With a 5-degree up and 8-degree back sweep, the geometry is the same as the … Read more
Transgender rider causes confusion for New Zealand downhill race field
Confusion surrounding the crossover period of a transgender athlete, Kate Weatherly at the New Zealand National Downhill Champs last week baffles athletes who talk about no ‘stand down’ period and lack of knowledge of the move of categories. The best waterproof mountain bike jackets you can buy News – Stanton make bouncy steel full susser The news comes … Read more
Lezyne Alloy Over Drive Pump
Lezyne make products that ooze quality and this Alloy Over Drive track pump is no different. Aside from it’s good looks the pump delivers a high volume to efficiently inflate larger volume tyres. 11 tools every home bike mechanic should own Review – Fabric Sixteen multitool If all my money was to be spent on … Read more