Back in 2020, I began my Cube Compact Hybrid review with the line, “Just in case you haven’t heard about compacts…” reflecting the relative novelty of such a design at that time. Six years later, we have a host of small-framed, large-tyred, 20in-wheeled e-bikes featuring non-folding frames but sideways turning handlebars and folding pedals for … Read more
Gtechniq’s Tri-Clean is the cleaning product I never knew I needed so badly. While the signage on the label is a little vague about what it can be used for, that’s part of its charm. If it smells – Tri-Clean. If it’s dirty, yep, Tri Clean… unless it’s soft textiles.Gtechniq Tri-Clean – Technical detailsAs its … Read more
The Evoc Road Bike Bag Pro is a hybrid soft/hard case designed to reduce the amount of bike disassembly required for travel. It’s easy to pack, easy to manoeuvre and particularly well-suited to modern bikes with integrated cockpits and internal cabling.Unusually, there are a few steps to assembling the bag before you use it; it … Read more
The 2026 men’s Tour de France was characterised by four key themes: the stifling heat that threatened to overshadow the race’s first half, the unflinching, never-ending dominance of five-time winner Tadej Pogačar, and the night-time doping tests that divided opinion as we headed into the Alps.And speed. Lots of speed. This year’s Tour de France … Read more
One week after their bikes were stolen by thieves ahead of a two races in Spain, cycling team Unibet Rose Rockets have revealed they have been able to trace and retrieve some of their bikes, thanks to a GPS tracker.The Dutch squad’s Rose bikes, we reported last week, were stolen during a stopover in Poitiers … Read more
Primož Roglič has pulled out of multiple warm up races ahead of his bid for a record-breaking fifth Vuelta a España after he was hit by a driver whilst on a training ride.The 36-year-old was due to line up this weekend in the Clasica San Sebastian and then the Vuelta a Burgos, before lining up … Read more
This year, we’ve seen a good few super light cross-country bikes hit the market, like Specialized’s most recent Epic and Canyon’s new Lux, showing that sub-10-kilo XC bikes are becoming the new norm. But in true Dangerholm style, the man himself has taken Scott’s Spark RC and given it his own custom flair, and it’s … Read more
Could the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift finally be the year to get a winner for the second time? A week after Tadej Pogačar claimed his fifth men’s title, the fifth edition of the women’s race has yet to see a rider back up their victory at the biggest race of all. The … Read more
Recently, the off.road.cc team has been very busy converting Chinese XC mountain bikes to gravel bikes and even building our own custom machines from titanium. But I think I’ve taken things one step further here, taking a very good trail hardtail mountain bike and giving it the ‘convertible’ gravel treatment in the best way I … Read more
It’s almost the weekend, which means one thing: a week in e-bikes round-up. In our neat little package of all things electric bicycle this week we’re covering the dirty underworld of London’s e-bike hire deals, how the Met is avoiding doing a WMP, and Lime’s impressive World Cup stats.The lucrative world of London e-bikes Lime … Read more
