2017 looks like a year of evolution rather than revolution for Saracen. There are still a handful of real changes and a few new models…
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Swiss bike resort will film you with a drone as you ride
In the Swiss biking resort of Verbier you can pay 250CHF (approx £195) and someone will film your ride with a drone, edit down the…
The four best bikes from Cube’s 2017 range
We were invited to visit Cube's swish new factory to have a look at the 2017 range. Here are the four key bikes: the Stereo…
Huck Norris tyre insert promises to end punctures forever
Huck Norris is a circle of cellular foam that sits inside your tyre, designed to stop the wheel rim from pinching against the sidewall of…
New Yeti SB5+ Plus bike
Yeti have released a Plus tyre version of their SB5 trail bike. They've found room for Plus rubber by moving to Boost hubs and an…
Shimano have made a dropper seatpost
Part of Shimano's PRO component range, the PRO Koryak dropper post is a cable activated stealth routed dropper post offering 120mm of drop.
The most jaw dropping bikes of 2016 so far
Here's a round-up of what we think are the very best bikes of 2016. Hardtails, full suspension, 27.5in wheels, 29in wheels, direct sales, bike shop…
Dirty Deals: enduro Camelbaks, work stands, riser bars and much more
Due to the Bank Holiday Monday, Dirty Deals was postponed for 24hrs. But fear not, here it is finally. There's no theme to this week's…
Video of mountain biker totally swamped by midges
The incredibly itchy looking video was posted up on Falkirk Outdoors Facebook page and shows a mountain biker literally covered in midge. The biker is…
The first ever national survey of off-road cycling activity in England and Wales
The new survey wants to get a better idea of where we’re all riding currently with a view to expanding bikers’ currently rather restrictive access…
AIRLOK: High security wall-hanging bicycle storage on Kickstarter
There are plenty of stylish looking wall- and even ceiling-mounted storage options out there. The Hiplok Airlok is intended to be one of those but…
The new 2017 Commençal META AM 4.2
The Commencal Meta AM 4.2 is a 160mm travel enduro rig running a 170mm fork up front. It's a bit longer and slacker than the…
The Formula Selva – the ultimate enduro fork for tinkerers
The Formula Selva is a Boost version of their existing 120-180mm '35' forks. Selva forks will come in 27.5, 27.5+ or 29" versions. The travel…
Dirty Deals: Softshell jackets, Goretex boots, waterproof trousers and much more
We hate to be the bearer of unwelcome wintery vibes but now is a great time to hunt down some autumn-winter bargains whilst they're off-season.
Nino Schurter wins men’s Olympic Cross Country gold
In a typically magnificent display Nino Schurter (SUI) took Gold in the Rio Olympics cross country racing after an unexpectedly prolonged cat-and-mouse battle with Jarolslav…
Jenny Rissveds wins women’s Olympic Cross Country gold
Sweden's Jenny Rissveds takes the win in the Rio Olympics Cross Country cycling at the age of 22
Pajon and Fields win Olympic BMX finals
Mariana Pajon (COL) dominated the women's race right from the gate-drop. In the men's race a storming charge down the start ramp by two Americans…
New Cane Creek Double Barrel Coil Inline
A "rebel shock" built by one of Cane Creek's coil fanatics. The new DBcoil [IL] is a pleasingly obscure creation that it sure to delight…
The new 170mm Pivot Firebird Carbon
The Pivot Firebird Carbon takes an old model name and throws a whole load of new stuff at it. The result being a 170mm travel…
Crank Brothers’ wider stance Mallet E LS clipless pedals
Crank Brothers have released a new version of their highly-rated Mallet E caged clipless pedal. The Mallet E LS sports 5mm longer axles, resulting in…