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New cycling gear and review articles.
Review: Silverback Signo Tecnica
Designed from the ground up around the use of a 29″ front and 27.5″ rear wheel, Silverback’s 279 range of mountain bikes are not your usual run of the crowd bikes. By doing this Silverback believe that they have combined the best of both worlds into one chassis giving the rider an advantage on the […]
Review: Forca SPS-400 adjustable seatpost
The Forca dropper seatpost is a low tech mechanical adjustable seatpost. While you may want to cringe at the thought of a spring and pin operated mechanism between the legs, the Forca is a solid offering and features benefits over hydraulic or air operated systems. What is the Forca SPS-400? Forca is based in Bruchsal, […]
Review: Lauf Trail Racer 29
Meet the Lauf Trail Racer 29. A lightweight, ruthless and futuristic mountain bike fork. The mechanics behind the Lauf are straightforward. Inspired by leaf suspension, it uses carbon shafts and twelve composite springs to suspend the front axle. I won’t pretend to have an understanding of the materials and construction techniques used to create the […]
Review: Saris Freedom 2 Bike carrier
Bike racks are an essential part of cycling. With some costing more than an basic bicycle, it is important to weigh up your options and be honest with what it is you need. I have always been a fan of tow ball bike racks with a “load on” design. They keep your bike safe and […]
Video: 2016 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR announced
Mountain biking has come a long way since the Stumpjumper FSR first debuted in 1981, but one thing’s stayed the same for decades: The Stumpjumper FSR is the ultimate trail bike. And this year, it features revolutionary new technology, like our proprietary Rx Trail shock tune, never before seen, fully integrated SWAT technology, 650b, 6Fattie, […]
Review: Shimano XT Trail Pedal
First released in 1990, Shimano’s SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) have become the go-to pedal of choice for most riders. Whether first starting out or experienced rider. Before there was SPD the clipless system of choice was the CycleBinding pedal and shoe combination that had a large protruding cleat which made walking in them near impossible. […]
2016 Merida Scultura: World’s lightest production bike?
Better is the enemy of good: This was the motto that MERIDA’s head of R&D Jürgen Falke and his team were following when developing the fourth generation of the SCULTURA road bike platform. Being the lightest frame in MERIDA’s line-up, this frame has always been built to conquer long, steep climbs. But as extensive wind […]
Oakley releases new Prizm lens for use on the road and mountain
Emphasising colours where the eye is most sensitive to detail, Prizm lens technology improves performance and safety by enhancing vision without the compromises of conventional lens tints. This is the first time lenses have been purpose-built for specific activities, and the benefits of this visionary technology are game changers. Prizm road Enhancing vision in both […]
Mio launches heart rate watches and wristbands
For the past 30 years, heart rate monitors have helped millions achieve measured success during exercise. Whether for fitness, specific sports improvement, recovery from illness or weight loss, heart rate monitors have allowed men and women to understand and manage the duration and intensity of their efforts more effectively and achieve their desired results. There’s […]
Review: Lizard Skins DSP grips
Lizard Skins have created a single piece grip using their DuraSoft Polymer (DSP) material. The Lizard Skins DSP is lightweight, low profile, and made solely from soft materials. I was eager to see whether the DSP material provided sufficient grip, shock absorption and durability. Features Durasoft Polymer material (DSP) 2 thicknesses (30.3mm & 32.3mm) Available […]
The new BMC Teamelite 01 softer hardtail
The Impec Lab has teamed up with the BMC Mountain bike Racing Team to create the new BMC Teamelite 01 – the world’s most technically-advanced hardtail mountain bike. The high-performance discipline of cross-country racing has become, quite literally, a race to the top. Grueling, all-out sprints to the finish are supported with bikes whose maximum […]
Review: American Classic Wide Lightning wheelset
Although not the first to launch properly wide rims, American Classic’s Wide Lightning were the first to offer extra width in a light and strong rim. Billed for anything from XC to Enduro, we put them to test to see for ourselves how they hold up after months of real-life use. With availability in both […]