Offroad Archives

A belt drive, gearbox and e-mountain bike motor in one — Haibike’s AllMtn Trn/iq gets Pinion’s auto-shifting MGU motor that promises 10,000km of maintenance-free riding

Since jumping on the e-mountain bike bandwagon in 2010, Haibike has become synonymous with electric-assist bikes of the off-road variety. Utilising a range of motors and drive systems, Haibike is also known for experimenting with some of the most exciting e-bike tech around, and that’s exactly the case with its latest bike – the interestingly-named … Read more

You can now make your mechanical SRAM Eagle 70 or 90 drivetrain electric and wireless, as SRAM unveils GX AXS T-Type upgrade kit

One of the biggest features to come with SRAM’s new Transmission drivetrains, and most notably its Eagle 70 and 90 models, is that they’re designed to be entirely rebuildable. With that in mind, the drivetrain giant has capitalised upon that important feature and has now brought a GX T-Type AXS upgrade kit for its mechanical offering. … Read more

DMR DeathGrip2 grips review

The brainchild of Brendan Fairclough and Olly Wilkins has been refreshed after a lengthy tenure as one of the best MTB grips. Now, the DMR DeathGrip2 grips get a boost in general durability as well as a sleeker and more refined aesthetic. The result is a grip that’s mega secure and repairs flaws found in … Read more

PNW Components Loam Stem review

The Loam Stem from PNW Components is the brand’s premium option that features bold colours and top-level CNC machining. In practice, it does its job incredibly well with plenty of markings to make it easy to set up and excellent looks. At this price, it’s rubbing shoulders with some lighter contenders but it’s modern, well … Read more

Gravel racing is starting to split in different directions — is that for better or worse?

[Photography by ©The Traka | ©Roger Salanova]Just a couple of weeks back, some 4,500 brave and bold bikers lined up to take on the Traka gravel races in Girona, Spain. Pedal back just a decade or so and the mere thought that riders in mass numbers and on dropped bars would be ratting their way off-road … Read more

Bicycle component materials explained: Carbon fibre vs alloy

From frames and cranks to wheels and handlebars, two materials dominate the cycling market –carbon fibre and aluminium. Both come with pros and cons, and offer something different for every rider, which we will discuss in detail. The pros and cons of tubeless tyres Mountain and gravel bike upgrades for less than £50 Tubeless tyres vs TPU … Read more

5 best upgrades for your new mountain or gravel bike

You’ve saved up your hard-earned cash and finally bought yourself a brand-new mountain or gravel bike or both. While you can head straight for the trails, there’s a range of upgrades that everyone should consider after buying a new bike. They may be similar to the best upgrades for under £50, but that’s with good … Read more

The pros and cons of tubeless tyres

Converting your tyres to tubeless is one of the first upgrades you should make to your bike – that and perhaps also securing some carbon wheels, but that’s a story for another day. Not only will tubeless tyres potentially drop the rotational mass of your wheels, but they will also improve puncture resistance and ride quality. These days, … Read more

YT Industries Decoy SN 29 Core 4 e-MTB review

With lesser travel than its MX sibling, and some geometry tweaks, YT Industries has boiled down its Super Natural formula to create the Decoy SN 29. The result is an incredibly accessible and easy-to-ride machine that seriously delivers on the fun factor over a broad variety of terrain. Although it doesn’t hold back when it … Read more

Five reasons why you need the Muc-Off Mobile Pressure Washer

[Sponsored by Muc-off] Muc-Off introduced its original pressure washer to the cycling world in 2018. Designed especially for bikes but can be used for basically anything, including your car, it has forged a name for being safe on bearings and seals, and allowing you to wash your bike without negatively affecting any delicate moving parts. Fast-forward … Read more