Taking cues from Smith’s well-received enduro full-face helmet, the Mainline, the Hardline dials the protection up a notch. Packing both Koroyd and Mips, the Hardline gets a slew of protective tech in a bid to make it most at home on the heads of downhill and bikepark riders. Although it’s quite the looker, and it’s … Read more
The Time ATAC XC 12 is the brand’s top-tier pedal for cross-country and gravel riding. With titanium and carbon on the spec sheet, there’s no doubt these pedals come at a premium. Crankbrothers Candy 7 clipless pedal review Hope Union Clip Pedal RC review Crankbrothers Eggbeater 3 pedal review Time ATAC XC 12 Pedals … Read more
Thanks to UCI-sanctioned racing and the fact that it’s still a relatively new genre, gravel is constantly evolving, and over the last year or so, it has moved beyond its adventure-based roots and become increasingly focused on race-ready machines. However, Fara aims to push the racy boundaries while harking back to what makes gravel special … Read more
The V2 Carbon Handlebar is the next step in OneUp Components’ hunt for compliance that brings refinements to the brand’s patented design as well as more sizes to pick from. The result is an improvement in OneUp’s interestingly shaped bar that does exactly what it’s built to do. It’s more compliant and better at damping vibrations, … Read more
2025 has been prime for pedal releases, and they just keep on rolling in. This week, we’re going to check out Outlier’s mental-looking Void pedals. We’ve also got fresh rotors from Galfer, Trek’s latest e-mountain bike, and Canyon’s new Grizl gravel bike. But of course, let’s reminisce over the week’s happenings. Everything you need to … Read more
The folks over at Fox Racing have overhauled its Ranger lineup, including the Ranger Pants. New is an updated closure, an all-new material, as well as a bunch of refinements. The result is a pair of riding trousers that tick almost all boxes, but the DWR coating could be more effective. Best MTB pants 2025 … Read more
In our modern society, it is incredibly easy to fall into the trap of more is better. Whether that’s in general life or within the realm of mountain biking. More suspension travel, more battery life, more ability to conquer tougher features. But I find if I’m constantly chasing ‘more’, I sometimes forget to sit back and … Read more
Troy Brosnan’s signature tyre has been on the market for a solid few years now, and today, Maxxis has brought a refined tread pattern and a new shape to its dry-weather tyre. Now in its second iteration, the brand promises improved performance in all areas. Here’s everything you need to know. Mountain bike tyres – … Read more
[Header image by @fjimz10]This Saturday, in the high Colorado Rockies, there will be a whole lot of agony and ecstasy strewn on the high-rise and rough-cut trails out of the old mining town of Leadville, as one of mountain biking’s oldest and most iconic marathon races takes place, the Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Rising from the Dust … Read more
Trek’s Fuel EXe has received a pretty serious glow-up. Three years after its initial release, the bike, now dubbed the Fuel+, runs the latest in TQ technology, and it’s one seriously adaptable bit of kit that can accommodate three suspension setups, making it one e-MTB for many people. But one thing’s for sure, it’s the … Read more
