March 2019's edition of Hot stuff ie. what we're excited about this month. From OTT fancy bike racks to dinky workshop helpers, it's all good.
Product News
Pacenti now available to buy in UK via direct sales
Short-stem evangelists Pacenti now available direct to consumers (and dealers for that matter) in the UK and Europe.
Deity finally release 35mm handlebars and stem
It might come as a surprise but Deity has never made a 35mm diameter handlebar and stem. All its bars have been 31.8mm. Until now.
Best hydration packs for 2019
Find the best hydration packs with our grouptest that compares hydration packs and bladders from mid-size through to all-day ride capacity.
Hope’s new less-complicated EVO crankset
The new hope EVO crankset looks like a nice combination of Hope construction quality and end user ease-of-use. Well played Hope.
Pirelli launch new Scorpion MTB tyre range
Pirelli, one of the most iconic tyre brands of all time, has finally taken the leap into the mountain bike tyre market. Pirelli is obviously…
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2019
We've tested a whole lot of mountain bike suspension forks and here are the very best mountain bike suspension forks in XC, trail and enduro.
Dropper post specific cables are now a thing
It's the little things that proper bike geeks rejoice in. Take Jagwire's Dropper Pro System for example. Cable-operated dropper post users rejoice.
Microshift Advent wide-range 9-speed drivetrain costs $125
The bike world is still absorbing 12-speed electronic wireless drivetrains, Microshift Advent 9-speed seemingly looks backwards. What's the deal?
Details of new SDG Radar MTN saddle
SDG are one of the cult favourite saddle brands out there. So news of a new SDG saddle will be of interest to many bikers'…
Dynaplug tubeless repair kits available from Madison distribution
Everyone's favourite viscoelastic impregnated fibre plug, you no longer have to smuggle in your Dynaplug bullets from across the pond.
SRAM launches its wireless electronic Eagle AXS drivetrains and RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post
AXS is SRAM’s new wireless components and app. Wherever you see the AXS logo, you won’t find cables, wires or hydraulic hoses.
PUSH Industries now available through Saddleback UK distribution
Saddleback is now the official UK home of PUSH with customer services for PUSH now in operation and stock arriving imminently.
What happens when you blow through all your travel?
In a race to bottom out, we find out what happens to your bike when it blows through its travel
Convert your air fork into coil with Vorsprung Smashpot
The Vorsprung Smashpot is another coil conversion kit to contemplate alongside the PUSH ACS-3 system that came out a couple of seasons ago.
The coolest stuff from Core Bike 2019
Whilst not known for loads of first glimpses of brand new product, there's still enough at Core Bike to whet the appetite for the coming…
Marzocchi Bomber CR coil rear shock unveiled
New Marzocchi Bomber CR is an affordable coil rear shock with shim-based damping and available in pretty much every size under the sun.
Scicon bike bag designed to accommodate modern lonnnnng bikes
Scicon has launched its new AeroComfort MTB bike bag this week and it fits a wheelbase of up to 1250mm and tyres up to 29in…
The best waterproof mountain bike jackets for 2019
Staying warm and dry in winter is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best waterproof mountain bike jackets to the test.
Details of the new 175mm Fox Transfer dropper post
Specification and measurement details of new 175mm Fox Transfer dropper. Will it fit in your frame? Here's the key lengths you need to measure.