If you’re like us and enjoy a spot of enduro racing and also love the smell of printed things, this new publication from the people behind the Hurly Burly downhill yearbook will be right up your street. Following the 2017 Enduro World Series, it’s an unofficial look at all the globe-spanning race action, packed with … Read more
Stanton’s new Switch 9er FS is one seriously long and slack trail bike, marrying a steel front end with 160mm of travel to an aluminium rear with 140mm. However, the really big news is that it’s designed and made in the UK, with the bulk of the work being done in-house at their Matlock base. … Read more
We sighted some fresh Snowdrops this week, this fact, plus the appearance of the first bit of summer mountain bike kit for test must mean spring is just around the corner! Aside from the arm-baring number from Morvelo we’ve also got a cool looking pump from Crankbrothers, some skinny tyres from Schwalbe and two lids from Kali … Read more
The Adidas Evil Eye Evo Pro with Vario photochromic lenses are the brand’s flagship option of the Evil Eye range. They’re ergonomically superb with large, wrap-around lenses, removable sweat bar, adjustable arms and nosepiece and hydrophobic coating. They’re pricey but in my opinion worth every penny. Review: Endura Guppy Glasses 11 tools every home mechanic should own … Read more
The Rocket, Cotic’s classic steel framed enduro machine, has been updated for 2018, getting stretched out Longshot geometry in combination with more travel for a bike that they say is even more capable than ever. The new Cotic Escapade gravel bike is all terrain gorgeous Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes: get the best bike for you and … Read more
Madison is one of the biggest bicycle trade distributors in the UK, supplying bike shops with everything from Shimano components to Saracen and Genesis bikes and much more in-between. We took a wander around their house show, iceBike, and picked seven of the most interesting new bits. Nine mountain bike trends to look out for in … Read more
The Inferna’s are a new winter glove for women from Giro. With a windproof backing and thin, grippy suede palm they suit cooler days whilst the stiff finger construction means they are better suited to longer and less technical rides. Review – Giro DND Gloves Review – Madison Zena Women’s Gloves The Giro Inferna’s features a Polartec® … Read more
