SRAM is a prominent player in the drivetrain and braking space and a brand that is constantly on the hunt for innovation. SRAM offers a drivetrain at almost every price point. In this guide, we’ll break each of its offerings right down to the bare bones and tell you exactly what they’re all about so you can … Read more
When it comes to top-level racing, gauging fitness, or looking to improve the general mountain biking experience, power meters are a seriously important tool. Without Shimano releasing a specific meter with its recently launched XTR Di2 drivetrain, 4iiii has stepped up to the plate, bringing its established Precision 3+ and Precision 3+ Pro to the most highly … Read more
As its name implies, the Topeak Tubular Slim is a compact handlebar bag, designed for bikes with limited space up front. With a capacity of just 1.5 litres, it holds its shape impressively well, making the most of the available volume and offering decent value for money. However, it struggles when the weather turns bad. Straight Cut … Read more
Sportful has refreshed its Supergiara range, designed with gravel riding and racing in mind. The latest jersey features additional storage thanks to extra pockets, while the styling has been subtly refined. With its impressive blend of fit, function, and versatility, it’s a strong contender not just for gravel adventures but for mountain bike or road … Read more
Five Ten’s Freerider Pro is a long-standing shoe for the brand, but now, it packs the convenience of a Boa closure. Features aside, it’s a top performer, providing top-level comfort and decent breathability, making for an excellent summer trail shoe. Although Five Ten is now owned by Adidas, it certainly hasn’t lost its edge when … Read more
With spring in the air and summer coming up fast, many off-road devotees out there are looking for dreamy offshore summer adventures, rides, and trail-friendly cycling destinations. How to get your mountain bike ready for summer — choose the right tyres, spruce up that suspension and perfect your pedalling to make warm weather riding even … Read more
Once again, we’re back with another Five Cool Things. This time, we check out Troy Lee Design’s fluoro kit, Fox’s Koroyd-equipped knee guards, and foam grips from Wolf Tooth Components. But that’s not all, as we’ve also got a fresh storage and travelling solution from Granite and an updated multi-tool from Crankbrothers. As always, we’ll … Read more
There’s no denying that the number of younger riders in gravel races is low, though when you take a broader look, the overall rider numbers are often huge. The majority of those 5000 or so riders on the start grid for a major race like Unbound are not there to race as such – they’re … Read more
Joining Crankbrothers’ recent S.O.S (or Save Our Shred) range, the BC18 Bottle Cage Tool Kit contains almost everything you’ll need in a neat and well-packaged bottle cage arrangement. Although its footprint is larger than other integrated tool solutions, its ergonomics are head and shoulders above the competition. However, its ability to hold onto a bottle … Read more
