We were recently invited to Biel in Switzerland by DT Swiss to spend some time on their CR 1600 Spline 23 wheelset on an adventure out into the Swiss Jura mountains. DT’s Cross Road line covers everything from cyclocross to gravel riding – tougher wheels built to take the abuse of riding off-road. Talking the … Read more
Scared of heights? Well, you might just be after you’ve seen this video of trials star Kenny Belaey hopping his way onto the iconic Kjeragbolten boulder in Norway, seeing as it’s sandwiched between two vertical rock faces 984m up in the air. Video: Couple caught, erm, coupling by Irish mountain bikers The Rules of Faff: A … Read more
Radon might not be the best known mountain bike brand out there but in the past few years they have certainly been one to pay attention to. The direct sales brand from Bike-Discount in Germany have been producing bikes with pretty up to date geometry, they are, on the whole, slacker and longer than the … Read more
Made from recycled material the Race Face Khyber jersey is a flattering women’s number, hitting the proverbial nail on the head where function and form are concerned. Review – Race Face Women’s Charlie Shorts How to get your bike set up for winter – our tips The Race Face Khyber jersey is a simple yet effective trail jersey. … Read more
New kit this week comes in the form of two 2018 bikes from the Giant and Liv range, a cool handmade handlebar bag, another brand of waterproof socks and Joe’s milky tyre sealant. First Look: Outer Shell Adventure Drawcord Handlebar Bag Feature: Are E-bikes a great leveller? This week we are celebrating the fact Rachael … Read more
Banshee’s aluminium framed Phantom sports 29″ wheels and 120mm of travel up front paired with 105mm out back. It’s certainly more capable in rough terrain than those figures suggest, thanks to aggressive geometry, but it’s a bit hefty for distance work and there’s no getting around the lack of travel when the trail gets really wild. Review: Merida … Read more
We are a big fan of handlebar bags, and we’ve got a particularly nice one in from Outer Shell Adventure. First impressions are overwhelmingly positive with great construction quality and very nice functional details such as the quick-release closure. This should be a versatile bag for a wide range of riding. Mack Workshop Bar Bag Buyer’s … Read more
Love ‘em or hate ‘em e-bikes are here to stay, just in the last year or so the prevalence of motor-assisted bikes on the trails has increased tenfold it appears, it certainly seems like that in my locality anyway. It’s given me cause to think about my riding experience with an e-bike, or should I … Read more
After the recent news that Fox Racing Shox would be ending its long-term relationship with Mojo Suspension and that Silverfish will be picking up the brand in the UK, today has seen the announcement that fork and shock servicing duties will be carried out by a team of ex-Mojo employees in the same South Wales premises as before. Review … Read more
Not the cheapest or the lightest flat pedal, but the grip and durability on offer make the Specialized Boomslang’s well worth the trade-off. Review: Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS Helmet Buyer’s Guide to winter gear – get set up for slop Specialized claim the Boomslang’s platform size is 110mm x 108mm which isn’t strictly true. … Read more
