Rounding the first corner at the Cycle Show and we came face to face with this aggressive looking beast, staring us down like only a mustard yellow steel hardtail can. We were forced to shake hands and meet with the new Trillion Prime and, boy, were we glad we did! Review – Vitus Sentier 29 VR hardtail … Read more
Another week is done and dusted, we’ve been out and about at the Cycle Show this week checking out yet more new bikes and kit. Meanwhile back at the office the postie has been and left us some goodies to test, bikes included! Review – Marin Bobcat Trail 4 Who is Tam? – find out … Read more
Racing from low tide to low tide puts a unique spin on XC racing and with a course that takes in singletrack, forest roads and the beautiful beach of Pembry Country Park, this is sure to be a six hour race you’ll remember for the good times! Review – Marin Bobcat Trail 4 News – we … Read more
Thursday at the Cycle Show is the trade day, where we get to have a sneaky look round at all the bike bling before the show is opened to the public. After being teased for the last few weeks about a new bike from Shand Cycles, we headed straight over to the Shand stand to meet … Read more
If you need knee protection but hate overheating then the Dainese Trail Skins 2 are an excellent choice, combining an unrestrictive fit and class-leading ventilation that makes them perfect for trail riders. Buyer’s guide to mountain bike kneepads Review: Ion Rampart 8 – a solid backpack with built-in spine protector The Rules of Faff – A … Read more
The Mack Workshop Bar Bag does exactly what the name suggests, offering a decent amount of bar mounted storage. It’s tough, well-priced and there are plenty of custom options available for those that want to fine-tune their riding or bikepacking setup. Review: Topeak Midloader Frame Bag Buyer’s guide to hydration packs Review: Altura Vortex Waterproof Framepack Made … Read more
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A bike that has been ridden by Sam Hill for the last four years, a bike we’ve seen snippets of throughout Enduro World Series races this year and a bike we knew was going to look pretty tempting to the wallet is finally here – the carbon Mega 275. We take a first look at the … Read more
The Marin Bobcat Trail 4 is Marin’s entry level hardtail offering. Entry level can often mean loud in looks but low in terms of geometry and riding said bike on anything other than a canal toe path. However, Marin has delivered something genuinely fit for purpose in the Bobcat. Review: Whyte 605 hardtail Our guide to … Read more
Given a swift makeover for 2018 the Specialized Enduro has been revamped and now sports geometry closer to that of other bikes in its class. Keen to check out what the bike at the lower end of the price range offers we have an aluminium Enduro Comp 29er in for test. Check out the whole … Read more
David Turner, mountain biking legend and owner of the eponymous Turner Bikes brand recently unleashed a no-holds-barred tirade against e-mountain bike riders as well as those that produce and promote them. Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes British Cycling and Welsh Cycling Show Support for Trails for Wales Campaign Review: Trek Powerfly 9 FS Plus Turner was … Read more
