Specialized has launched two alloy versions of its latest e-mountain bike, the Levo 4, not too long after the unveiling of the carbon-framed Levo 4. Getting a new motor system with some big numbers to back it up, it looks set to be a real Amflow competitor. But how do the new alloy models compare, and where … Read more
Suspension forks have been a huge talking point in gravel over the last few weeks, and kicking off the fresh round of debate is Canyon with its teased and rumoured suspension-forked equipped Grail spotted at the Traka and Gralloch. And it’s not taken long for the brand to pull the covers off the Grail Rift Edition, … Read more
Gravel demands an awful lot from its tyres. Gravel tyres must be light and fast, but due to the ever-changing conditions of off-road riding, they need to be strong enough to cope with the worst. With its revamped Connector range, Goodyear aims to hit those three points. Here’s everything you need to know. Best gravel … Read more
The Metal Carbon wheelset is Fulcrum’s second move in the mountain biking realm as the brand treads further into downcountry and trail riding. Featuring shed loads of carbon technologies, the result is impressive trail performance for those who love smooth rolling hubs and plentiful lateral stiffness. The cup and cone hubs won’t suit everyone, however, … Read more
[Photography courtesy of Velosolutions]Swiss former World Cup downhiller, Claudio Caluori, is well known in the mountain bike world. Not only for his racy past, but also through his onboard camera work with Red Bull TV. Of late, he has become better known for the Pump for Peace and Velosolutions initiatives, where he spreads his incredible … Read more
The Tour Divide is a self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race held annually along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, stretching from Banff, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. The route winds its way along the backbone of the Rocky Mountains, with riders taking on the challenging terrain alone, relying solely on their gear, determination, and navigation … Read more
With this week’s Five Cool Things, we’re bang on trend as we check out Canyon’s latest alloy mountain bike, Orbea’s e-gravel ripper, and Muc-Off’s electric tyre inflator as the brand jumps on cycling’s latest gravy train. But that’s not all, as we’ve got fresh clipless pedals from Funn, as well as Leatt’s trend-setting lightweight but … Read more
In a showstopping, season-opening blaze of Basque-built, Brit-piloted glory, the all new Orbea Rallon burst onto the UCI Downhill World Series circuit in Poland last weekend. Albeit, it was still partly shrouded in black wraps of secrecy and mystery before Tahnee Seagrave stepped onto the podium. Now, though, the full depths of what lies beneath the … Read more
With Canyon’s suspension-equipped gravel bike being spotted at the Traka, suspension forks on gravel bikes have once again been a big talking point. As a mountain biker who dabbles in gravel, I reckon it’s not a matter of ‘if but when’ with the widespread adoption of suspension components on gravel bikes, and that’s only going to … Read more
Although Carbon Wasp is far from the biggest name in mountain biking, the brand is bringing something rather fresh to the table thanks to its ability to make its carbon frames by hand – a level of customisation. Despite being a little rough around the edges, the Truffle-120 delivers a thrilling, hair-raising ride that’s set to … Read more
