First Look: Calibre Dark Peak

This Dark Peak gravel bike from Calibre is a bit of a steal, it’s currently on sale on the Go Outdoors site for £550. It could just be the perfect introduction to the adventure bike world without having to splash out a fortune, something that appeals very much, especially at this time of year! First … Read more

Madison DTE Softshell short

Madison’s DTE Softshell looks and feels like a regular baggy short but it has a waterproof outer skin and fleecy lining to keep you warm and dry even on the worst winter ride. Buyer’s guide to winter clothing – the best ways stay warm and dry this winter Review: 7MeshInc Revo Waterproof shorts – pricey but … Read more

Off-Road Arrivals

Being based down south the off-road office wasn’t subjected to the amount of snow that maybe some of you out there were. We did get out from some slippery, snowy rides though and thoroughly enjoyed it! This week we’ve got a tan walled gravel machine, a much-needed bike wash and various ways to track our rides.  … Read more

Five Ten Freerider Pro flat pedal shoe

The benchmark for flat-pedal trail shoes is Five Ten’s popular Freerider but this year the company has launched a new Pro version, with extra features and a slightly higher price. Review: Ion Raid Amp flat pedal shoes – stiff but capable shoes Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals: flats or clips? What’s best? Review: Specialized … Read more

Fizik Luna X5 Women’s Saddle

No strangers to the saddle market, Fizik now have an offering for the female mountain bikers too, in the form of the Luna X5. The slim design and low profile make for a comfortable ride if you like a relatively aggressive riding position. Review: Fabric Women’s Scoop saddle Buyer’s guide to mountain bike saddles – … Read more

Camelbak Mule LR 15L Hydration Pack

Camelbak have churned out some banger hydration and rucksack products in their time and the Mule LR 15 is no different. Aimed at longer days in the saddle, it’s feature-filled and durable – have Camelbak literally thought of everything? Review – Osprey Raptor 10 Hydration Pack Best hydration packs of Eurobike 2018 The Mule LR … Read more

First Look: Vitus Substance V2 Apex

The Vitus Substance V2 Apex is another addition to the ever growing line of reasonably priced adventure bikes, proposing to both take you on epic adventures and to work and back in comfort.  Read the full review of the Vitus Substance V2 Apex 1 here First Look: Rondo Ruut AL The Vitus Substance comes in two … Read more

Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0 mountain bike shoe

This is the second generation Specialized 2FO flat pedal shoe, hence the 2.0 in the name, but at £20 more than a Five Ten Freerider Pro and £40 over the Ion Raid Amp we tested recently, is it worth updating? Review: Ion Raid Amp flat pedal shoe – capable, grippy and stiff-soled Buyer’s guide to mountain … Read more

Win a pair of dhb mountain bike shoes with off-road.cc!

The lovely folks over at dhb Clothing have given us five pairs of their latest mountain bike shoes to give away. We’ve got both the lace-up Dorica and three-strap Troika shoes up for grabs, in the size and colour of your choice. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike pedals: which is best, clips or flats? Fancy some … Read more

NS Bikes update the RAG+ gravel bike

The previous version of the NS Bikes Rag+ proved so popular that it pretty much sold out straight away. There’s a new version out now though, with a few useful updates and a fresh lick of paint. First Look: Verenti Substance II  First Ride: Kona Rove NRB NS Bikes is predominantly a mountain bike company and the … Read more