Compared to previous Fizik saddles, which always seemed too flat, or had a ridge down the centre, the new Monte has a hammock-style profile that slumps more in the middle.
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MTB Insights Season 2
Another series of MTB Insights begins soon. It's a great series of short films that mixes cool riding footage with genuinely interesting testimony form pro riders about why they ride.
Dirty Deals: jackets, helmets, flat pedal shoes and much more
Ey by gum, as they say up north, it took a bit of trawling around to find some decent deals this week. But find some decent deals we have (is…
Four [sic] the love of bikes [SICK]
Something to watch before you clock off for the week and hit the dirt. Or road. Or jump. Or bike park. Or... whatever.
Specs and prices of 2017 Canyon Strive models
The Canyon Strive is a bike that lots of people are interested in. Whether they're a punter or a fearful rival brand, people want to see what the new Strive…
Jill and Bryn’s dirty relationship
Jill Kintner and Bryn Atkinson reveal the secrets of their 13 year relationship spent racing bikes all over the world.
Check out these custom painted helmets from Element 9
Craig is a Customer Sales Assistant in the Aberdeen branch of Edinburgh Bicycle by day but his out-of-hours passion is designing and custom painting helmets.
Mountain biking the Norwegian fjords labyrinth
Lose yourself for a few minutes in this dreamy, moody movie of riding around the stunning fjords of Norway.
Manon Carpenter leaves Saracen
British downhill racer Manon Carpenter, the 2014 World Champ, leaves Saracen after six years. There is no confirmed news as to which team she is off to next.
Blackburn Outpost Seatpack and Handlebar Roll review
Outpost packs are hefty, which will bother lightweight fans, but on the upside the construction is extremely tough and they should give years of service.
How to ride roots
The real advantage here is getting the traction while you are still on the ground. Going light over the obstacle is second to making sure you have the traction on…
Royal Stage 2 Baggy short review
The Stage 2 is now constructed from a lighter-weight polyester material and features a DWR (durable water repellent) coating.
Smith Rover helmet review
Smith wanted to offer the benefits of the Forefront at a lower price point, so now offers a cheaper Rover helmet.
Morgaw Trian Enduro saddle review
The Trian Enduro has something you won’t find on any other saddle — elastomer shock absorbers that sit between the carbon rails and the saddle body.
Government says no to better outdoors access for mountain bikers
Response from government "missed opportunity" on responsible countryside access says British Cycling.
Another music-less video: Remy Thirion’s Sound Of Speed
Check out this ripping video of Remy Thirion hurtling down a Canadian mountainside. No music. Just awesome bike-flying sounds.
Giant Trance Advanced 0 (2017) first ride
Giant reworks its classic 140mm-travel trail bike to make it even more capable.
Slomo suspension geekery with Vosprung Suspension
This vid is a slomo-fest that focusses on the suspension of a certain Mr Remy Metalier. We can't be alone in loving video slow motion footage of suspension forks and…
Aggy and Fearon booming on the new Kona Operator 27.5
Freerider Graham Agassiz and World Cup DH racer Connor Fearon rag it round Retallack on the new Kona Operator 27.5.
Run a Garmin and a GoPro at the same time with the Duo Mount
Cycliq have launcehd a Kickstarter campaign for a nifty bar-mount for running two devices - a GoPro and a Garmin for example - at the same time.