XTR brakes - we take a look at the cream of Shimano's crop
July 2015
Issue 005 Preview: Jeremy Powers
We're busy putting issue 005 of the grit.cx print magazine together, and here's a small sample of what's coming!
Mont Sainte Anne UCI DH – Video
Some DH video nuggets to let you know what to expect at this weekend's Canadian WC DH
Forth Fat 2015 Report
More Sea Potter than Sea Otter Classic (or how CJ took a trip to the Fat side)
The I-Ride Show Report
Northwave, Speedplay, GreenOil, Deuter and more, plus random Wiggo sightings at the Velodrome
Singletrack 100 Special Issue
The 100th issue of Singletrack mag will have a very special cover and you can help shape it.
Mini TrackerPad on Kickstarter attracts controversy
Could this one solution to bike theft? Or is there something shifty afoot?
Received: Specialized Diverge Carbon Di2
The Specialized Diverge Carbon Di2 is quite an adaptable bike. Our test version is carbon fiber and fitted with Di2!
SRAM Guide RS Brakeset.
The new SRAM Guide brakes were released earlier this year. That they were badged as a SRAM brake and not Avid was an unexpected move but at the same time understandable
Singletrack Reader Awards 2015: Nominations
Back for 2015 it's the industry awards that are decide by you. Time to think who deserves nominating.
Peak District Cycle Shuttle Launches
Collection from Matlock and Buxton station and a ride for you and your bike to the trails. And back again
Tour de France in Numbers
Tour de Data. If you dig the cycling data delivered by the likes of Strava, you're going to love this.
2015 Yeti Cycles: UK Tribe Meeting
Yeti Cycles has always had a cult-like following and the yearly ‘tribe’ gathering is nearly upon us.
2016 Orbea – the Loki
The final, and fattest, bike from last month's Orbea press launch emerges from embargo
Received: Wolf Tooth Components Drop Stop Chainring
Jim has just fastened the Wolf Tooth Components Drop Stop Chainring to his bike, and here's the preview.
Leatt Knee Guard 3DF Airflex knee pads.
Leatt’s new all-day knee pad is made from Armorgel, which is a non-Newtonian, shear-thickening gel.
Gore Bike Wear Element Windstopper Soft Shell Lady jacket.
Unseasonal weather calls for unseasonal kit – ultra-warm softshell from Gore Bike Wear might be coming out early this year
Ibis 741.
Ibis is proudly surfing the fine line between ‘more’ and ‘too much’ with this monster 41mm wide (external) rim.
American Classic Wide Lightning 29in
I like big rims and I cannot lie, you other riders can’t deny, that when a bike rides by with itty-bitty tubes, and a big rim in your face, you get…
Positive Altitude No.3 – Ben Rinnes
It was only a matter of time before we headed north to Scotland in our quest for positive altitude
Enduro2: Big mountain stage racing with a mate
Dave and Rich went two-up, blind racing in the Alps. Here's a teaser for their article in Issue 100
Book Review: One Man And His Bike
"If ever there was an explanation of why I have no interest in racing and just love riding my bike, this is it."
Received: Islabikes Luath 700 Kid’s Bike
Kids are people, too. Islabikes knows this. We know this. Thus...here's the kid's cyclocross bike we'll be reviewing.
Juliana Primeiro saddle – Review
Juliana markets the Primeiro with the tagline “a day in the saddle shouldn’t feel like one”
Six Six One Wrist Wrap – Review
Broken wrists and hands are some of the most common injuries for mountain bikers - support during recovery will get you back up to speed quicker.
American Classic TCX Tubeless Disc Wheels
American Classic has another tubeless offering for us cyclocrossers and off-road riders. Enter the TCX Tubeless Disc Wheels.
Throwback Thursday: Steve Worland Talks About Fun
In issue 76, Steve Worland took us back to his days of competitiveness and enjoyment. The question is - why do we ride our bikes?
Marzocchi Enters Liquidation – MTB business sold? UPDATE
Doors close on the troubled Italian suspension company - is the MTB portion to be sold?
One Shot – Brandon Semenuk’s unReal segment – Video
One take. Three minutes. Masterful riding. Masterful shooting
Winning – The New Jersey Criterium State Championship
Jim starts the morning out in a funk, but pushes for victory in New Jersey.
Getting lost – Some of the Best Fun You’ll Ever Have
Giles dares us to ditch the GPS, to unfold a map and embrace the beauty in getting lost.
The Autonomous HEXO+ Drone (VIDEO)
Kickstarting autonomous 'Follow me!' drone cam - is a sentence we never thought we'd be typing a year or two back
