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“The decision to not offer me a rerun wasn’t what I was expecting”: Harriet Harnden on switching from Enduro to DH, THAT incident in Poland, and aiming for a first World Cup win

Harriet Harnden is fast becoming one of the riders to watch on the elite downhill circuit. She’s been racing professionally since she was 18, but until last year, she had been dabbling in a few different disciplines rather than focusing on one. ​The Charlie Hatton interview – the new King of Downhill Dan Brown – … Read more

Boardman TRVL 8.9 DB gravel bike review

Boardman has expanded its gravel range with the TRVL, with this 8.9 DB showcasing a balance of value and performance, while also being one of the very few bikes at this price point to include a suspension fork. The geometry is spot on, the ride quality is great, as is the spec list, all backed up by … Read more

Brembo ‘brakes’ into the mountain bike scene: Specialized announces partnership with premium car braking specialist

Joining the likes of Ohlins, HEL, Yamaha, and a whole bunch more, Brembo is the latest brand to bring its motorsports know-how to mountain biking. Seen on Specialized’s already fairly secretive downhill bike, the Demo, amongst the elite-level downhill circuit, the partnership is now official as both Specialized and Brembo promise to ‘revolutionise’ braking. Best … Read more

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera review

Despite boasting a sizable product range already, Insta360 may be considered one of the newer kids on the action camera block. But don’t let that fool you, as its flagship Ace Pro 2 camera is one powerful bit of kit. It’s brimming with features you may have to buy aftermarket with other cameras, and it produces … Read more

Force and Rival XPLR gravel drivetrains go 13-speed: SRAM’s Full Mount derailleur trickles down promising “effortless” shifting and braking plus wireless integration

SRAM’s Red XPLR drivetrain was the first gravel drivetrain from the brand to feature the Full Mount derailleur hanging system that did away with the derailleur hanger in favour of a mountain bike-inspired direct mount. With that drivetrain being nothing short of high-end, those without deep pockets can rejoice (kind of) as SRAM has trickled … Read more

The Edge MTB is Garmin’s first ever bike computer for mountain bikers, with mtb-specific features including jump distance and air time

Although common amongst top-level athletes, cycling computers still aren’t something that are really considered essential for more casual mountain bikers, despite their importance when used for training and the like. However, Garmin is poised to buck the trend, having launched the Edge MTB, a cycling computer built especially for mountain bikers that allows you to track your time … Read more