If you are after a quiver-killer hardtail, the new Rapidé Tigré is a definite candidate. For those mountain bikers who seek unrivalled versatility, the Tigré offers a diversity of build…
Lance Branquino
News writer
Go bullmoose enduro with Farr’s Headspace stem
If you long for that classic bullmoose handlebar aesthetic but need modern geometry, Farr components have the solutions. The company has now launched a shorter version of its Headspace stem,…
No Sour aftertaste with this Crumble
When you think German trail hardtails, one imagines gorgeous aluminium welds and industrial design. But not everything about the German metal bike industry starts and ends with Nicolai. Founded in…
BH goes downcountry with Lynx Evo LT
If you do not have a downcountry bike as a major bike company, your product portfolio is lacking cachet. BH has addressed this with an update of its Lynx dual-suspension…
Raw carbon now an Orbea frame option
Many industrial designers believe carbon-fibre is best presented in its fabricated state, without a layer of paint. Carbon-fibre doesn’t have the same corrosive risk as metal, other than some galvanic…
Muc-Off offers better value in a can
Winter riding is tough on your drivetrain and chain care is crucial. Meticulous lubrication can be a burden to some riders, especially after having spent much of their maintenance enthusiasm…
Getting your Specialized Enduro to 180mm
The inevitable desire to tinker with rear suspension remains a compulsion with most mountain bikers. Despite the current generation of air and coil shocks being fantastically advanced, linked to outstanding…
Dutch enduro gearbox bike shows slick trigger shift
The Netherlands might be short on elevation, but its mountain bike design scene does not lack for innovation. Instinctiv has launched its M-series carbon-fibre enduro bikes and if you are…
Some Euro direct sales bike brands pause UK orders, blaming Brexit
The issue of an unresolved Brexit is claiming its first mountain biking casualties. Rose bikes announced that it has suspended orders to the UK, due to uncertainty over the Brexit…
Aether 9 now available in aluminium
For every great carbon-fibre frame design there is an aluminium test mule and Bird has now released one as a standalone model. The Hampshire brand launched its first composite bike…
Slacker or steeper with Wolf Tooth’s latest GeoShift
Mountain bikers obsess about geometry charts and the number that carries most significance, is head angle. As frame design has responded to steeper trails and more capable suspension, bikes have…
Video: Brendan’s Berm2Berm build story
As one of the world’s most stylish free riders, Brendan Fairclough isn’t easily intimidated by terrain. For someone who has jumped the canyons of Utah during Red Bull Rampage and…
Huge Strava user surge amongst female riders
Strava continues to grow and mature into the most influential digital riding app. The Californian company has collated the bulk of its user statistics for 2020 and identified trends. With…
Canyon’s Strive shifts up a gear with new spec
Canyon has updated the specification and colourways for its shape-shifting enduro bike. The German brand’s Strive now offers an array of classic colourways with red on white, X-ray green on…
Crankbrothers match Mallets and Stamps with new shoes
Crankbrothers has expanded its mountain bike product range to include shoes. The American brand, best known for pedals, has delivered three new mountain bike shoes to the market, just in…
Lazer’s Jackal plays nice with goggles
For riders seeking a helmet with extended coverage and the MIPS liner, Lazer has a new option in its portfolio. The Belgian helmet brand has added a Jackal MIPS, designed…
Mezzer Expert is a budget friendly enduro fork
The suspension division of Hayes has a new value enduro fork offering. Manitou has now added the Mezzer Expert to its fork range, complimenting the exiting Pro specification. The two…
Commencal Meta Power TR e-bike: 140/150mm plus Shimano EP8 motor
The Commencal Meta Power TR shows that a bit less suspension could be ideal for most e-bike trail riding adventures. It looks good doing it, too.
Carbon transformation for Marin’s Alpine Trail
If you are a follower of Marin and believe in the kinematics of its MultiTrac rear suspension platform, your favourite enduro bike is now even better. A carbon frame option…
Warner back on British flats
The man who knows a great deal more than most, about riding and racing flat pedals has now partnered with Pembree, as an ambassador.