There is a world of choice when it comes to choosing a backpack for riding in. And it is easy to get lost amongst the options that are around, especially when you consider all the different things we can carry in a bag, even narrowing it down to what you’d want to carry in a […]
REVIEWED: OOfos footwer
How exactly can a set of things (jandals, flip flops) or slides help you recover? Typically when we think of recovery, we think of time off our feet, sleeping, adequate nutrition and hydration. But OOfos claim to have created a casual footwear that does help you recover. I was sent a set to test out, as […]
Maxxis release the Rekon Race
Just as we’re getting some trail time on the Maxxis Rekon in a marathon friendly 29×2.25″ size, Maxxis have released the tyre we’ve seen the likes of Nino Schurter on for close to 12 months – the all-new Maxxis Rekon Race. While the Rekon has taller, ramped knobs and strong L-shaped edge knobs, the Rekon […]
8 things you should know about the new Canyon Lux
A few months ago we put together a feature on what we could pick up from phots of the new bike Canyon team riders were on. But we still had questions. What was the geometry? What was the travel? The weight? Canyon have just released all that information. There are 6 models of the all-new […]
Light Bicycle RM29C06 wheels long term review
Following up from my first look post here , here are my thoughts after nine months with the 1238g Light Bicycle RM29C06 flyweight wheels through an autumn, winter, spring and now into summer at home in Switzerland. In starting to write this review, I first went to look up the origin of a quotation that I felt […]
Bike Check: Jolanda Neff’s Kross Earth
Jolanda Neff is one of the most exciting and dynamic riders in cross-country racing. She is the reigning XCO World Champion and won the XCM World Championships in 2016. Neff has also confirmed she will ride the Whaka 100 in New Zealand this October. Since riding for Kross Neff has been on a Kross Level hardtail, […]
Bike Check: Nino Schurter’s Scott Scale from Albstadt
Did you miss the 2nd round of the World Cup in Albstadt? It was a muddy and intense race, but one where both current XCO World Champions came out on top. Jolanda Neff rode away from all her rivals winning over 2 minutes ahead of Yana Belamoina. In the men’s race Nino Schurter came back […]
Camelbak Octane Dart Vs Chase Bike Vest
When it comes to hydrating while riding and racing our options are becoming more varied as companies like Camelbak become more and more innovative. Recently I have been using the new Chase Bike Vest in marathon race situations which has opened my eyes to the convenience and functionality of sipping race beverages via a straw connected […]
REVIEWED: Camelbak Chase Bike Vest
The endurance racer has always faced a conundrum when it comes to liquid nutrition. Bottles or hydration pack? The low placed, light weight of bottles onboard a frame have been the logical solution for at-the-ready hydration since Joe Breeze and Gary Fisher took to the slopes of Mt Tamalpais. These dirt pioneers re-purposed the bidons […]
Momsen’s new Vipa spotted at Cape Epic
The Cape Epic always turns up plenty of new gear. We already know that the Canyon Topeak Factory Team are riding on a new cross-country full-suspension bike. But the Imbuko-Momsen team of Dylan Rybello and Marco Joubert have been spotted on something different to the normal Vipa Race. Compared to the Vipa Race, this bike […]