Shimano's entry level groupset gets a mountain bike specific version.
February 2014
Fresh Goods 179
Another week over and another haul of fresh goods straight from the doorstep of ST Towers.
Lowepro Rover Pro AW 35l camera pack.
If you’re after a weatherproof packhorse to take, well, pretty much everything, look no further than the Lowepro Rover Pro…
Stan’s Iron Cross Team wheelset
Wheels that offer great grip due to sheer surface area thanks to the low pressures, yet are still firm enough…
Frost Bike Video Frenzy
Video previews of many of the new bits on show at QBP's house show in Minnesota
Northwave Extreme Winter GTX boot.
If you ride in all conditions and they fit you, then these are definitely worth it.
Avid Elixir 9 Trail brake
Light, powerful brakes that have great lever feel and just work consistently, no matter how long the descent.
Midweek Mini Movies 188
Hey hey it's Wednesday! Let's get some movie time slotted into this busy week of slacking off
Custom Cannondale Super V fatbike
Framebuilder’s project brings new life to old bike While Colorado framebuilder and mechanic Casey Dean was building his belt drive…
Tuesday Treats 79: Premier Prize
Here it is: your entry into Premier prize goodness, plus last week’s winner
Tuesday Treats 79: Moose Cycles
London based MTB support and expertise, the wheel size apocalypse and wonderful bike images. Yes please
Juice Lubes Fork Juice
It won’t work miracles on worn-out suspension but this is an excellent way to get your worn-in forks and shocks…
WTB’s new 40c Nano gravel tyre
Versatile tread hits the (dirt) road One of WTB’s longer-running tread designs, the Nano is a capable and race tyre…
CX News: Equal prize money at Koppenbergcross.
Koppenbergcross is the first European cyclocross to give equal prize money, powered by Twenty20 Cycling.
Seal Line Urban Backpack (small)
The sensible commuter’s future backpack: waterproof, comfortable, durable, light.
Rab’s World – taking a minute to catch up!
Here's a chance to catch up with what's been going on in pro racer Rab's world...
Trek Developing 27.5in Session
Team rider George Brannigan wins New Zealand national downhill title riding a 650B prototype Session
Niner Bikes Co-Founder Launches Domahidy Designs
Kickstarter campaign to fund initial order of frames
WTB Vigilante 2.3×27.5in Team Issue tyre
Well worth considering for aggressive riding with a downhill focus.
Throwback Thursday – Down the local
Our Dave chose local trails for his 2013 Editor's Choice this year. Here's why...
Tweedlove EWS Round – Entries Go Live at 1700 GMT Today!
Only 200 places in E2 category so get in quick
Ritchey Bristol Bikefest and Halo Bristol Oktoberfest announced
Here's the news on the two popular Ashton Court based events
Merida Big 7 Alloy XT Edition
The Big 7 feels sharp, nimble, more sprightly; very much like a 26in but still with a slightly smoother roll…
Canyon Grand Canyon AL SLX 7.9
Totally predictable handling, dead stable and as confident on twisting singletrack as any other bikes we’ve tried around this price
Lake MX331 Cross cyclocross shoe
Very good at what they do. Only you know if what they do is what you want
Mark Weir fights tree. Tree wins. Updated!
Everyone's favourite cheeky enduro chappie breaks his pelvis in freak tree incident. Now with message from Mark.
250k of bikes stolen from TRI UK after London Bike show
Bad news for TRI UK after London Bike Show as two vans containing £250,000 worth of bikes stolen
Nicolai Fat Pinion
All the niches? This just in from Nicolai - a fat bike with belt-drive Pinion gearbox
Tuesday Treats 79: Over-Ride Cycleworks
Riding out of your doorstep? How's about straight out of your shop front door? These guys do
Tuesday Treats 79: Premier Prize
Here it is: your entry into Premier prize goodness, plus last week’s winner
Win a skills coaching session with the CTC and Aston Hill!
Aston Hill has a new pumptrack, and the CTC would like to teach you how to ride it...
KTM to Fit Datatag to Top-End Bikes as Standard
Make sure your bike can be recovered if the worst happens
The Fringe – London Bike Show
A collection of some of the less mainstream exhibits from the London Bike Show
London Bike Show – What to look out for
If you're heading down to the London Bike Show, here's what to look out for