Marco Joubert teamed up with Tristan Nortje for the grueling 2025 Cape Epic. Joubert and Nortje, known for their “never give up” tenacity and skill on challenging terrain, are familiar faces at the prestigious event. Representing Imbuko ChemChamp, a team deeply rooted in South African cycling, the duo aimed to significantly impact the race. 2025 … Read more
In 2022, Continental unveiled a new Gravity tyre range, which was received with great success. Now, the brand has overhauled its cross-country offering, bringing three new tyres into the mix to please both elite-level XC athletes and those who want to push their short-travel trail bikes harder. Mountain bike tyres – Everything you need to know … Read more
As handlebars trend wider, riders needing mid-width options encounter a comfort paradox. Carbon-fibre handlebars engineered for an 800mm width can feel harsh if cut narrower, because the inherent strength analysis done by engineers at the product origin is for the full-width leverage forces. And that means if you cut them narrower, they can ride harshly. … Read more
Using technology and techniques inspired by its road helmets, POC’s latest entry to the mountain bike market, the Curlaris, boasts airflow that puts it among the coolest and breeziest mountain bike helmets. Loaded with cool tech, the brand has done a commendable job in building a protective helmet that provides coverage as effective as its looks. However, comfort, sweat … Read more
The third-generation Elemnt Roam and Bolt GP head units feature significant enhancements, delivering better integration, endurance and more intuitive rider UX. Best cycling computers 2025 – top options for mountain bikers Wahoo Elemnt Roam v2 Bike Computer review The Elemnt Ace debuts as Wahoo’s most potent cycling computer Roaming furtherWahoo’s all-new Roam now features an anti-glare … Read more
The Orbea Oiz M21 might be the brand’s entry-level carbon cross-country bike, but it’s far from basic. With impressive performance and solid componentry, it’s a capable machine for riders looking to push their limits. Some quirks and areas would welcome improvements, but the Oiz M21 still delivers a fast and efficient ride, both uphill and … Read more
Specialized’s Levo has become a go-to e-mountain bike for riders across the globe, and now in its fourth iteration, it gets more powerful, boasts a more natural delivery of that power, more adjustability, and the brand has managed to squeeze down tube storage in with its 840Wh battery. Here are all of the details. How to … Read more
Thanks to the 100k euro prize purse promised to anyone who pilots a Gates belt-driven bike to a World Cup DH win, belt drives and gearboxes have been a hot topic throughout the winter. Although Carbon Wasp’s Carbon Gearbox Hardtail isn’t designed to perform such feats, the brand has built it to become the perfect hassle-free … Read more
Best known for its range of touch-point products and shoes, Fizik has expanded its range to include four new helmets. For us off-roaders, Kudo and Kassis are of interest. Designed for road, gravel, and mountain bike, both helmets get a host of interesting features. Best mountain bike helmets 2025 – top-rated head protection for the trail … Read more
Graded as Goodyear’s ‘rowdy trail tyre’, the Escape now features two tread designs and more volume, allowing riders to run their Escapes at lower pressures with greater confidence. Mountain bike tyre inserts – everything you need to know Tubeless mountain bike tyres – everything you need to know Mountain bike tyres – Everything you need … Read more
