Instead of the usual new kit round up this week we thought we’d let you know about some of the bikes we are currently testing, of which all will be coming to a review page near you over the coming weeks. Check out last weeks new kit here Suspension on a gravel bike? Fox AX … Read more
Swedish brand POC has built an international reputation on safety, innovation and design so it was not much of a surprise when they announced new technology for its 2018 helmet collection. In particular, the companies latest design is SPIN, a new and unique helmet technology created to counter the effects of rotational impacts.poc-spin-pads (Image Credit: POC)SPIN … Read more
Genesis bikes have a new range of bike all ready to be launched in September of this year, in the meantime they are keeping us hooked with a look at three of their 2018 gravel grinders. Genesis Tarn 20 Review Buyer’s Guide to Gravel Bikes We had a shed load of fun when we tested Genesis’ chubby … Read more
We love a good prize giveaway here at off-road.cc and the lovely people at Cube have sorted us out with a head-to-toe riding outfit worth over £440 to give away.All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is sign up to the site – simple eh? We’ll then randomly pick … Read more
NS Bikes have just launched a new lock on mountain bike grip, the Hold Fast, that at 148mm in length is considerably longer than most other brands!NS Bikes Hold fast grips 2 (Image Credit: NS Bikes) NS Bikes have previously called some of their own concepts ‘crazy’ as they strive to do things differently. They say … Read more
In an honest statement released by Radon Bikes today, Manon said:“The decision for me to withdraw from racing has come about quickly, but the reasons have been there for a while. Over the races this year I’ve been finding it harder to face up to difficult situations – high consequence sections or changing conditions – … Read more
Niner have announced the return of two favorite bikes and reportedly they’re better than ever. The AIR 9 (a 120mm trail hardtail) and RLT 9 (a gravel bike) have returned with some design tweaks that improve the rides and Niner describe both the new bikes as reliable, fast and efficient.Air 9 Highlights Hydroformed aluminum frame 120mm front fork Niner [R]evolution geometry Boost … Read more
The Altura Vortex Waterproof Framepack is exceptionally light, simple to mount, easy to access, and, as the name suggests, fully waterproof. It’s a good price too, although it does have some limitations. With the growing popularity of adventure biking, or ‘bikepacking’, it’s no surprise that demand for frame-mounted baggage is increasing, we have Altura’s Vortex … Read more
Specialized have overhauled their much loved Enduro once again. After last year’s changes which saw the brand bestow the long travel bike with geometry much more in line with its competitors, the brand has now tweaked the 2018 Enduro to offer a longer reach and a flip chip in the shock yoke to lower the BB … Read more
Vitus is one of a handful of direct sales brands pushing the boundaries of value for money in mountain bike complete builds. This ready-for-anything Sentier 29 VR is touted as its aggressive trail hardtail, and with modern 1×11-speed drivetrain and on-the-money components for the cash, it’s essentially the bigger wheeled version of the firm’s popular … Read more
