Site Section: Offroad
Bird’s updated Zero AM Boost AM hardtail looks like a bundle of fun
Just in time for Black Friday, semi-custom direct sales outfit Bird Cycleworks has released an updated version of the first hardtail it made, the Zero AM – and fittingly, it does come in black. Pipedream’s Moxie hardtail is seriously rad steel Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes – get the best bike for you Review: Genesis … Read more
Pole Machine – New CNC’d bike announced
We first told you about the Pole Bicycles fully CNC machined bike in October. The Finnish company told us they were in the process of designing a new full suspension bike which uses CNC machining to create both the front and rear triangles and that is would be available soon. Good on their promise, the … Read more
Lizard Skins MacAskill Signature Lock-On Grip
Lizard Skins have made a number of signature grips over the years, the most recent being this, the Danny Macaskill edition. They’re Lizard Skins first single-sided lock-on design and although they look the part they left us wanting in terms of vibration damping and cushioning. Review: ODI Elite Motion lock-on grip Buying your first mountain bike? … Read more
Video: Rigid retro bike vs. Enduro World Series track
Just how much has bike technology moved on in the last 25 years? The guys at Chain Reaction Cycles put that to the test by throwing Enduro World Series presenter Ric McLaughlin down a very modern enduro race stage on a very retro rigid GT Outpost and recording it all for our amusement. Video: Mountain … Read more
Nukeproof Horizon CS Clipless Pedal
Nukeproof’s Horizon CS pedal is a solid and reliable clipless pedal providing more support than a lollipop cross-country pedal and is available in a range of fetching colours to complement your bike. It’s compatible with Shimano SPD cleats if you’re already familiar with, or using that system already, so switching is easy. If these are … Read more
Exposure Lights competition winners announced!
The time has come to announce the winners of our Exposure Lights competition to win three sets of lights, worth a total £728. Without further ado, here are the lucky people who’ll be taking home a very shiny prize.First place – Exposure MaXx D MK12: Pyro The Exposure MaXx D Mk10 (Image Credit: Exposure Lights)The Exposure MaXx D MK12 puts … Read more
£10million mountain bike park planned in Scotland
Plans to build a “world-class” mountain bike park and adventure centre with snow sports in Aberdeenshire have been launched by the North East Trail Centre Organisation (NETCO). Buyer’s Guide to mountain bike pedals – what’s best for you? WIN – custom off-road.cc decals from Invisiframe! NETCO was set up in April 2015 with the aim … Read more
Merida Expert Dropper 27.2mm
After a few months of dryish trails and then some typical late Autumn weather, the Merida Expert dropper has kept coming back for more. The best way to sum it up is reliably basic – no hydraulics or electronics, just a simple, externally routed cable actuated remote lever. Unlike many, it’s also available in the narrower … Read more