Reviews

Review: 2018 Cube Reaction TM – a ready to roll package

Cube has a reputation for well priced bikes – you get a decent amount of bike for your money. It’s a brand you’ll find in many a local bike shop,...

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Review: Hayes’ new Dominion A4 may just be some of the best 4-piston disc brakes we’ve tested

Hayes recently debuted a brand new hydraulic disc brake called the Dominion A4. Designed as a powerful 4-piston disc brake for trail, enduro, downhill and e-MTB use, the Dominion A4...

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Review: The All City Electric Queen Puts The ‘Oh!’ In Retro

An exercise in style over substance, or a capable trail bike

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Packing Light – 12 Minimalist Packs Tested & Reviewed

Not everyone wants to ride with a big ‘n’ heavy backpack, so we’ve been testing a variety of different options for the minimalist mountain bikers out there, including waist packs, frame...

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4 Mini-Backpacks Tested & Reviewed For The Minimalist Mountain Biker

Not everyone wants to ride with a big ‘n’ heavy backpack, so we’ve been testing a variety of different options for the minimalist mountain bikers out there, waist packs, frame bags...

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Get that weight off your back and down low on the bike – We test & review 4 frame bags

Not everyone wants to ride with a big ‘n’ heavy backpack, so we’ve been testing a variety of different options for the minimalist mountain bikers out there, including waist packs, frame...

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4 Waist Packs Tested & Reviewed

Not everyone wants to ride with a big \'n\' heavy backpack, so we\'ve been testing a variety of different options for the minimalist mountain bikers out there, including waist packs, frame…

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Unsprung Heroes – 3 Fully Rigid Bikes Tested & Reviewed

Chipps rides three fully rigid bikes from Kona, Pinnacle and Surly. Words Chipps Photography James Vincent I always like to wear a watch. I’m lost without one and don’t like to...

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Review: Surly you can’t have fun without suspension? We test the fully rigid ECR

Surly has always been individual and self-confident in its outlook. From pioneering the first production singlespeed (the 1×1, which pre-dated even Kona’s Unit and the On One Inbred) to...

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Review: Blue Flow BF37/31 All Mountain Carbon Wheels

Rachel’s been testing some value-oriented carbon mountain bike wheels from a UK-based company called Blue Flow Wheels. How did they hold up? Over to Rachel for the review! I first...

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Review: After a playful bargain? The Pinnacle Ramin 3 Plus might be the bike for you

Pinnacle is the house-brand of retail giant, Evans Cycles, but the range is way more than a selection of rebadged catalogue bikes. The brand’s bike designer James Olsen has a...

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Review: Formula’s compressible Neopos spacers change the way your air fork works

Ever since RockShox brought its Bottomless Token system to market in 2014 alongside the re-release of the Pike, more riders have been considering air spring volume as a legitimate way…

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Review: Kona’s Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?

The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at...

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Review: The ODI F-1 Float & Vapor grips might just be the perfect option for British XC riders

Ah, the modest grip. It’s probably one of the cheapest parts on your bike and likely one of the most overlooked. But given a pair are responsible for 40% of...

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Review: 45nrth Ragnarök Winter Shoe – For Cosy Toes

Winter’s back! Rejoice! I’m pretty sure everyone, like me, was a bit bored of the ridiculously long and hot summer we were subjected to by the time September hit. Thankfully...

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First Ride: We Test The Brand New 2019 Canyon Neuron CF

For those who were taking notice, you’ll remember that a short while ago we reported that German direct sales giant, Canyon, had quietly released an updated 2019 version of the...

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Review: The brand new 29×2.6in Maxxis Minion DHF is an absolute monster of a tyre

The Minion DHF may be a classic tyre for Maxxis, but this 29×2.6in size is brand spanking new. In fact it’s so fresh, that it isn’t even on the Maxxis...

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Reviewed & Recommended: Push Industries ACS3 Fork Coil Spring Conversion Kit

Push Industries is a US manufacturer that specialises in producing high-end suspension components and upgrades for existing forks and shocks. The ACS3 Fork Coil Conversion kit is one of its...

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Reviewed: Endura MT500 Plus Flat Pedal Overshoes – Come with a free yoga workout before every ride.

It is one of the great mysteries of the mountain biking world: why are there no flat pedal deep winter boots? In recent years we have seem some efforts at…

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Review: Can DT Swiss unseat Fox & RockShox? The new F 535 ONE fork may do just that

As good as it gets? Not far off – DT Swiss is back and has Fox and Rock Shox in its sights.

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Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 rides well beyond its spec sheet

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

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Review: The Specialized Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 may be shorter on travel, but it ain’t short on fun

Earlier this year Wil had the pleasure of heading out to Spain for the launch of the new Specialized Stumpjumpers. We’ve now had the Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29 (130/120mm)...

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Review: Ulefone Armor 5, Flagship Features And Rugged Body On A Budget.

In a world of £1000 smartphones, it\'s nice to sometimes come across a device that doesn\'t cost a small fortune yet does come with features that those eye-catching flagships shout…

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Review: Sixpack Racing goes straight after Shimano with the Vertic Trail SPD pedals

Sixpack Racing is known for its high-quality flat pedals, but earlier this year it released the affordably-priced Vertic Trail pedal to cater for clip-in riders too. We got a set...

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Review: Is the Liteville 301 MK14 the most German mountain bike on the market?

German brand Liteville sent us the 14th iteration of its 301 full suspension trail bike, which is quite possibly the most over-engineered mountain bike we’ve ever laid our hands on....

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Love running really low pressures? We review the CushCore Inner-Tyre Suspension System

When it comes to protecting your rim from damage while running low tyre pressures, CushCore is one of the best-known options on the market. To see just how tough it…

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Longterm Review: 2019 Scott Ransom 900 Tuned

It’s been three months since we first got our hands on the brand new Scott Ransom. Fully redesigned for 2019 and beyond, the Ransom glides into the Scott lineup as...

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Review | Vittoria Air-Liner Tubeless Tyre Inserts provide maximum fit-and-forget protection

Tubeless tyre inserts claim to offer additional protection for your mountain bike rim, so you can run lower tyre pressures for improved traction. The Vittoria Air-Liner is one of the...

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Review: Canyon Spectral WMN AL 6.0

Canyon released the new women’s specific Spectral trail bike earlier this year, and it features a unique frame, suspension design and geometry. But how different is the women’s Spectral to...

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Mondraker Foxy R 29 Review – Don’t read this review if you don’t like riding fast.

I spent the first part of this year onboard the fantastic Mondraker Foxy, so when the 29er version of the same bike arrived at Singletrack Towers I was quick to...

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