Facebook tells me today is ‘The International Day of The Girl’ so it seems apt that I publish something that celebrates the ladies who cycle, specifically the awesome lot that take themselves to the muddiest corners of the UK each weekend to pedal a mountain bike! We caught up with Claire Bennett, one of the … Read more
The Mantra is Saracen’s popular front suspension bike designed more for fun trail riding than any punishing training or cross country schedule. Ranging in price up to £2,200, the Mantra line up offers a lot of choice, and we’re checking out the mid-pack ‘Trail’ model that packs some good quality parts for under nine hundred … Read more
When it comes to offering bang for your buck, Canyon’s direct sales model is hard to beat, but the Spectral CF 8.0 EX manages to deliver a mighty impressive ride from its lightweight carbon frame as well as a flawless selection of kit for the money. Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes: everything you need to know … Read more
There’s only so much you can do in terms of technological improvement on a jersey; function is important but so are the style and design. Personally, I think the look of the Giro Chrono Expert jersey is on point – with understated graphics that are distinct but subtle. Ride Report: Grinding the Grinduro, a gravel … Read more
Scotland-based Shand Cycles has been bought by an Indian tycoon who has pledged to rejuvenate the UK bicycle manufacturing industry. Review – The Voodoo Bizango gets top marks! We take a first look at the new Merida Silex gravel bike London-based Sanjeev Gupta, whose Liberty House metals group bought Warwickshire-based Trillion Cycles last year, believes … Read more
Calibre, the bike brand of the budget outdoor equipment superstore, Go Outdoors, have today released a brand new hardtail mountain bike called the Line 10. Calibre is the brand brought us the Bossnut, a bike that has big performance for a small price and trumped many others along the way and the Line 10 hopes to … Read more
Our Bike LIVE demo days will be returning for 2018, with four confirmed dates across the UK, including new locations in the Forest of Dean and London plus a couple of old favourites such as Cannock Chase and Bath. Buying your first mountain bike: the complete guide Buyer’s guide to gravel & adventure bikes plus … Read more
The Voodoo Bizango is the totally sorted hardtail that’s ruled the roost for a few seasons at this price point. Over the years, Voodoo has added a smaller 16” size to fit shorter riders, lowered the top tube for more room to move and changed the aluminium frame’s blend for a smoother ride. One thing … Read more
Merida’s new Silex is one of the new breed of bike that blurs the lines between an adventure bike, a gravel racer and a sort of do-it-all drop bar machine that can either partner a road or mountain bike, depending on your preferences. We spoke to the bike’s designer, Patrick Laprell, for a quick rundown of what … Read more
The Temple Tech T Geo by Mons Royale is a comfortable, well cut and good looking merino tee that you can happily wear both on and off the bike, although at £65 you’re paying for the quality. A real bonus is it’s good and long in the body – I’m 6ft 6in and the size … Read more
