Spurcycle, makers of one of the loveliest bicycle bells it’s possible to buy, has just launched a titanium multitool that looks beautifully made and almost too nice to use for its intended purpose of tightening bolts. Passport Cycles create bottle cage height adaptor Review – Fabric 16 Multitool The titanium multitool is made in the US from … Read more
No matter how much we try and pretend otherwise, staying motivated to ride over winter can be tricky. In this series, Jon is trying out some different ways to keep on top of his fitness, skills and fun over the soggy season and rate which work best. First up, he enters the murky world of … Read more
We are now regularly stepping out in waterproof gear, here we test the Cube Blackline Rain Shorts. They aren’t cheap but they prove to be high performers with an adjustable elastic waistband and importantly, durable and waterproof too. Buyer’s Guide to Winter Kit: must have essentials Review: Dexshell Thermlite waterproof socks Delivery of Cube’s Blackline Rain … Read more
The Crankbrothers Mallet 3 clip-in pedals sit between cheaper Mallet 2’s and lighter Mallet E’s in the company’s extensive lineup. The 3’s offer a ‘love it or hate it’ clip-in mechanism with that Crankbro distinctive ‘float’ feeling and a large surrounding platform for extra support. Review – Shimano M530 Pedals – budget trail SPD pedals … Read more
Passport Cycle Accessories are predominantly a bike packing frame bag company, producing reasonably priced kit for long adventures and quick commutes alike. Added to the range is the Passport Cage Mover, an adaptor designed to move or adjust the height of your bottle cage preventing it from fouling on frame bags or piggyback shocks on full … Read more
In a world filled with Black Friday internet sales, the postie was looking decidedly tired this week! Nevertheless, he delivered and we have new kit for test. We’re looking at shoes and lights from Fizik, Peaty’s Loam Foam and that rather special looking dropper post from Specialized. The best Black Friday Deals we can find Review – … Read more
The Osprey Raven 10 is a mountain bike hydration pack incorporating a 3 litre reservoir and as many ergonomic features as you can imagine. It’s a secure, well designed piece of kit that is one of the top contenders for my favourite bag, and I collect bags like a squirrel hoards nuts for winter. Review – Osprey … Read more
We don’t need to tell you this most recent edit from the Dudes of Hazzard is good. We also don’t need to tell you that you are in for 12 minutes of expert cornering, riding style beyond belief and a hilarity that only the ‘Dudes’ can muster. Get that cuppa, sit down and shake your head … Read more
HT’s T1 clipless pedal is aimed at the trail and enduro rider and provides easy engagement with a positive action, and they come in a wide choice of colours and there’s a lighter titanium spindle version if you’re feeling flush. The chromoly version here is lighter than Shimano’s XT Trail pedal, but they are more … Read more
We’ve just taken delivery of a 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude for test and review and after a lot of noise on this bike’s release earlier in the year, it’s safe to say we are pretty keen to get riding. As ever we’ve opted to test a bike at the more reasonable end of the price range with … Read more
