Any keen rider with keen-to-ride kids will be familiar with tweaking kids’ bikes. Can I make it lighter, make it fit better, improve the brakes, find some gnarlier tyres? I’ve played this game on quite a few bikes now, one of which is a standard Islabike Beinn 20, so I was interested to see how … Read more
Back in July we checked out Saracen’s new range of bikes to include a brand new Ariel and updates to the Kili Flyer trail bike and Myst DH rig. We took a very enjoyable ride on the new Alloy Ariel, it had to be prised from our Staff Writer’s hands against feeble mumblings of “just one more … Read more
From the feedback we received last time we posted about Genesis, we reckon you really quite like this brand! It’s without further ado then, that we will get on with the job in hand and tell you all about the new bikes in the 2018 range. Review: We ride the Genensis Tarn 20 Buyer’s Guide to … Read more
Back in July we were lucky enough to experience two exciting things. One, we visited Wales on a sunny day and two, the purpose of this visit was to check out the 2018 range of Saracen Bikes with the good people of Madison themselves. Meeting at Revolution Bike Park we were treated to a full day … Read more
Whilst we were away at Eurobike the test kit was piling up back at off-road.cc HQ! Once, we’d cleared our desks, well not Jon’s (his is never clear), we got stuck into sorting through some of this weeks newest arrivals. First Look: Specialized Diverge Gravel Bike Best in show at Eurobike Buyer’s Guide to knee pads … Read more
Despite the big price tag when this Specialized S-Works Diverge rolled through the door we knew we had to show you! First Look: 2018 Cube Stereo 140 HPC Buyer’s Guide to Adventure and Gravel Bikes One of the most advanced and, we think, one of the best looking gravel bikes out there, the Diverge is … Read more
Enigma has a deservedly good reputation for high-quality titanium frames and the Escape is their do-it-all bike for un-made roads, gravel and off-road. It handled everything I threw at it with composure and adaptability – it’s a bike that can take on a serious amount of terrain, and miles, either loaded or light. Our buyer’s guide to … Read more
We take a look at a range of new bike packing gear from Cambridge company, Passport Cycle Accessories. What does £145 provide when it comes to all the gear needed for a few days in the wilderness? REVIEW – Topeak Midloader Frame Bag Buyer’s Guide to Gravel Bikes Kitting yourself and your bike out for a big … Read more
Cube’s new Stereo 140 HPC range might be tiny in terms of the number of bikes in the range, but it’s definitely going to be one to watch for trail riders thanks to the heavily revised aggressive geometry and impressive price points. Hutchinson’s new sensor knows everything about your tyres Buyer’s guide to mountain bikes: … Read more
We trawled the length and breadth of Eurobike 2017 to find you the best most interesting mountain bikes at the show, these are the ones we are most keen to swing a leg over this year for reasons ranging from geometry to spec to looks alone! Best hydration packs of Eurobike 2017 Buyer’s guide to … Read more
