This month brings us new rubbers, slippery plastic hats, clever timepieces, booties, patella protectors, oily whisky, widescreen goggles, dinky inflators, summery threads...
Product News
Zipp 3Zero Moto wheels: same great rim, faster engaging hub
The Zipp 3Zero Moto rim remains the same, but the hub is entirely new. Higher engagement, better bearings, sealed up for durability, developed in Germany.
Vee Tire Co goes on the Attack with new enduro/DH tyres
Thai tyre brand, Vee Tire Co, has just launched a new aggressive tread aimed at DH and enduro racers, and it’s called the Attack HPL.…
Plastic Vaults at last: DMR launches V11 composite pedals
The new DMR V11 plastic pedal takes the proven Vault pedal shape and moulds it in composite to create a light, robust and, above all,…
How to carry your kit without a backpack
A backpack is heavy, gets in the way and often means you’ll get a sweaty back. On a short, two-hour ride do you really need…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Coiled Foxes, airy Foxes, Yankee lids, dirt sneakers, magnetic pedals, electric tyres, Firewall goggles and much, much more in this month's Hot Stuff.
Low stack height Nukeproof Horizon saddle offers 8mm more standover
Developed in conjunction with the Nukeproof enduro race team of Sam Hill et al, the new Nukeproof Horizon saddle has plenty of neat ideas.
Look launches radical grippy rubber flat pedals (and traditional alloy versions)
Look's new flat pedals take one conventional and one very unconventional approach to foot support and shoe grip: Look Trail Grip and Trail Roc.
Quick look at new Specialized Roval Control SL wheelset
Quick look at new Specialized Roval Control SL wheelset
Cane Creek DB Kitsuma rear shock simplifies setup
Cane Creek DB Kitsuma has tool-free adjusters designed to be easily adjustable trail-side – giving riders the "power of a pro-tune at their fingertips".
BikeYoke goes long with 213mm dropper post and new Triggy Alpha remote
Edging the OneUp dropper by just a few millimetres, the new BikeYoke Revive 213 takes dropper posts to new heights. It’s a useful addition to…
Vorsprung Secus fork bolt-on claims to be better than air AND coil
Big claim alert! Vorsprung Secus is "air spring with truly better spring rate curve than coil, without it actually being worse in any part of…
UK made Pembree R1V flat pedals are 100% recyclable
New UK company Pembree are fully solar- and wind-powered. Check out their full recyclable flat pedal called the Pembree R1V.
Why the new EXT ERA fork has two positive chambers (and a £1590 price tag)
EXT ERA fork carries a lot of tech and has price tag to match. Unique spring system claims unparelled levels of consistency throughout the stroke.
Giro Manifest new Spherical technology just made helmets safer
It’s fair to say that Giro’s new Manifest Spherical lid is unusual looking, with a two tone colour it almost looks as though its two…
Check out the new Ride Concepts Vice flat pedal shoes
New Ride Concepts Vice shoe is aimed jumping, hucking and whip-offing crowd but will find fans amongst trail riders looking for a something different.
SRAM GX now looks slicker, shifts better and has bigger 10-52t cassette
Good reasons to drop £495 on a new groupset? There are some tech advances: new cassette has an extra tooth, taking it to 10-52t and…
New Cane Creek Helm II: more supple and more supportive?
New version of cult fork features increased suppleness and mid-stroke support. Limited run of just fifty Cane Creek Helm II forks in scorching Hot Pink.
TRP go 12-speed with new TR12 rear mech and shifter
TRP expands its drivetrain offering with the new 12-speed TR12 rear mech and shifter. Developed by Aaron Gwin and mechanic John Hall.
Shimano introduce three new e-bike batteries and new display unit
New 630Wh batteries to extend your range and a new computer display add to choice for Shimano STEPS ebike riders.