The 'Ard Rock goes the way of this year's Malverns Classic as an event cancelled by heavy rains. It appears though the nearby river Swale has burst its banks.
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Spank Spike 33 grip review
The Spank Spike 33 is the lightest and thinnest grip in our recent group test but it may actually be the best grip you can buy for e-bikes.
Jamis Dakar A2 review
This year, Jamis has upped the stakes. The price of the entry-level Jamis Dakar A2 has crept up by £100 and Jamis has made some key revisions to the spec.
Dirty Deals: Oakleys, Five Ten Impacts, Renthal and much more!
These magnificent seven Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.
Mountain biker rescues 72 year old man who was stranded for four days
72 year old Greg Randolph had spent a total of four days roaming around a canyon in Oregon when a mountain biker encountered him, entirely by chance.
New Identiti Mettle: slacker, steeper, longer
Identiti have made some updates and improvements to their first proper full suspension bike. Steeper seat angle. Slacker hand angle. Reach has grown up to 15mm.
New Yeti SB140: 140mm rear, 160mm fork, 27.5 wheels, 65° head angle, 77° seat angle
The new Yeti SB140 looks like a whole heap of fun for regular trail riders who don't want bigger wheels. Modest in travel but progressive in numbers.
Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature grip review
What you can’t tell from the picture but this grip uses a 15 durometer Kraton rubber which feels really grippy in your palm. Wear rate is high but this grip…
Selle San Marco GND Gel Racing saddle review
Selle San Marco is pitching the Selle San Marco GND Gel Racing as an e-bike saddle, although there’s nothing stopping you using it on a regular trail bike.
Camelbak Chase Bike Vest review
Camelbak Chase Bike Vest provides storage not just at the back but also over the ultra wide shoulder straps to provide quick access for regular use items.
7iDP Project Lite kneepads review
The 7iDP Project Lite pads are a lighter, more minimal version of the popular 7iDP Project knee. The thin design is more of a ‘compression sock’ for knees.
Topeak Survival Gear Box review
Everything often gets covered in crap when mountain biking, so Topeak’s Gear Box wins by stashing 23 tools inside to keep them clean and dry.
Acros Block Lock headset review
Acros Block Lock is a headset with a feature to restrict the turning circle. It's just the top part of the headset, which reduces fitting costs and expense.
Specialized Hillbilly BLCK DMND tyre review
Specialized Hillbilly BLCK DMND is not a lightweight tyre. Fit this tyre to a trail bike and it’s draggy uphill and slow to accelerate.
Joystick Binary stem review
Joystick Binary stem looks pretty similar to many stems of this type on the market but has a couple of feature that make it stand out from the crowd.
Joystick 8-Bit Alloy handlebar review
Joystick 8-Bit Alloy handlebar has been thrust into the limelight as it just so happens to be the handlebar of choice of none other than Loic Bruni.
Smith Flywheel glasses review
Yes, £115 is a lot to pay for glasses that you can’t change the lens but the optical quality and protection of Smith Flywheel are the best I’ve used.
Pivot Shuttle Team first ride review
First ride review of the new Pivot Shuttle Team e-bike. Pivot reworks its Shuttle e-bike with more travel, lighter weight and a (slightly) lower price.
Chris Akrigg’s favourite photo
Where: Abandoned dog food factory, Yorkshire. Who: Chris Akrigg. When: February 2008. Photo: Victor Lucas.
Giant Stance 2 review
It’s been three years since we last tested the Giant Stance and a lot has changed in that time. For starters, the price has shot up by £400.