In this week’s Five Cool Things we’re going to take a look at Whyte’s entry level e-MTB, Fox’s refreshed dropper post and biodegradable bike care from Stan’s No Tubes. That’s not all, as we’ve also got POC’s latest bib shorts and new knee pads from Leatt. Of course, we’ll also glance over this week’s top stories. … Read more
Avinox, the e-bike motor system brand of DJI fame has announced a rollout of several firmware updates that will bring more power and a “suite of intelligent features” to customers. New firmware boosts DJI’s Avinox motor to 1000W of max power The Paprika 53 Model 25 is the first e-gravel bike powered by DJI’s Avinox … Read more
Electric mountain bikes are incredible bits of kit. They make climbing far more palatable, and give you that cheesy grin you get after whooshing along a track you might not have thought it was possible to ride through leg power alone. Best e-MTBs 2025 – top-performing e-mountain bikes for every situation E-MTB geometry explained: how weight … Read more
The Merida eOne-Eighty is a full-fat, full-weight e-MTB with 180mm travel and an 800Wh battery. Its sole purpose is to be a hard-charging monster truck of a bike that can lap bike parks all day. Whilst the large battery allows for some big days and the weight gives a super stable ride, it also manages to … Read more
[Sponsored by Selle San Marco]There’s a lot more to choosing a mountain bike saddle than comfort alone. Technical descending, technique and cornering confidence are underestimated riding dynamics influenced by saddle shape and features. Best mountain bike saddles: the best off-road options tested The best (and worst) mountain bike upgrades under £100 Women’s saddle guide – … Read more
The Canyon Scampr trail cycling shoe was launched in October 2024, a few months after its racy siblings, the Tempr CFR shoes, which were the German bike brand’s first venture into the highly competitive world of shoe production. The Canyon Scampr is billed as an adventure shoe for MTB trail riding and bike packing adventures. … Read more
The Distanza marks Italian brand UDOG’s first foray into off-road footwear, with a particular focus on gravel riding. With its distinctive styling and mesh upper, it’s a shoe that immediately stands out. Drawing inspiration from approach-climbing shoes. It promises a blend of grip and agility, though it falls short in some key areas, and the … Read more
It looks like a new Specialized Diverge will be abound at Unbound Gravel this weekend, after four-time Marathon and one-time XC world champion Annika Langvad shared some footage of herself recceing the Unbound course on a previously unseen Specialized-branded gravel bike. > Best gravel bikes > Ignore the naysayers, gravel suspension WILL make you faster!Specialized Diverge leak May 2025 – … Read more
Although Carbon Wasp initially established itself by creating carbon fibre arm rests for time trial cyclists and triathletes, the brand has always had mountain biking at its very core. Over the past couple of years, the Yorkshire-based innovator has been producing handmade carbon mountain bikes, unveiling model after model while bringing something rather unique to the … Read more
The ST1 is another product in Title’s range that’s designed and tested to cope with serious riding. With that in mind, it does sacrifice weight savings to hit those goals, but in return, you get a very attractive and super stiff stem. It is pricy, however, and up against some very strong competition. Best mountain … Read more
