MET’s Lupo helmet is a decently well-ventilated lid, but it’s not as comfortable as the best out there, with a few fit niggles letting it down, as well as a rather steep price tag. The things I wish I had known before I started mountain biking Review: Troy Lee Designs A2 helmet – expensive but very comfortable … Read more
If there is one piece of kit to get right in your mountain biking wardrobe, a waterproof jacket is it. The Cube AM Women’s Storm Jacket has a good stab at being a great waterproof jacket but there is some downfall in cut and zip issues. Buyer’s Guide to Winter Kit – the cold weather essentials … Read more
Madison’s Zena women’s full-finger gloves are designed to offer “great feel combined with subtle protection” and that’s exactly what they do. The Zenas are perfect for spring and autumn days, just about warm enough for mild wintry ones, and are fairly priced considering their abundance of features. Review – Giro DND Gloves Review – Specialized … Read more
Part and parcel of Christmas these days are the January sales and you’ll be pleased to hear it’s not just sofa’s for sale on Boxing day. We’ve taken a good look around the internet to find the biggest bike bargains, now’s the time to get what you really wanted for Christmas! The biggest and best … Read more
Giro’s Cinder helmet is essentially the smaller brother of the top of the range Synthe helmet. Taking it’s styling cues from it, the Cinder simply lacks some of the top end features available on the Synthe, though whether that matters on a daily riding basis is questionable Review: Merida Freeride helmet Review:Giro Empire VR90 shoes … Read more
Bird Cycleworks aren’t a company to rest on their laurels, not content with the recent release of their updated hardtail the Zero AM Boost, they are now launching a new linkage for their trail bike. Switching out the linkage on the Aeris 145 coverts it to be the Aeris 145 LT, giving it 160mm of travel and making … Read more
Built from a lightweight polyester with a form-fitting cut, the Eldorado base layer hits the requirements for a winter base layer. It breathes well, its quick to wick sweat and dries fast and has use beyond just a base layer. Buyer’s guide to winter kit: keep warm and dry on the trails The Rules of Faff: … Read more
Having grown a reputation for road and commuter gear, Wiggle’s own brand, dhb are now branching out to produce a mountain bike line up for both women and men. The dhb MTB Women’s Long Sleeve Trail Jersey proves to be simple and understated with the biggest selling points being a good fit and a great … Read more
It’s almost time to pat yourself on the back (or berate yourself) for your 2017 cycling efforts. Strava has launched its ‘Year in Sport’ video for you to watch with smug self-satisfaction or perhaps just as inspiration for the year ahead. You can find yours at 2017.strava.com. Off-Road Arrivals – new kit, including a cool way … Read more
We are wrapping up for Christmas this week in the office but that doesn’t mean that all content stops here, off-road.cc will still feature new articles each day until we get back to the grindstone in the New Year. The last deliveries have been taken though and the week before Xmas sees us welcome a budget … Read more
