Gear

An increasing number of manufacturers are pairing custom offset forks with new bikes, but what are they looking to achieve and how is it best used…

Premium hubs with the right number of the right kind of spokes - but how do they sound and engage....

TRP's Slate T4 is an entry level brake that can punch well above its weight class...

In the interest of getting tools off your body and onto your bike, here's another spot to stash your multi-tool...

Formula's mineral oil Cura brake is made in Italy, features a one-piece master cylinder body, a simple plunger setup, and a competitive price.

"I've developed an affinity for this unique bike; it does things a bit differently, but does the important things very well..."

"How on earth can you talk about value when you have no experience paying money for the thing that you are talking about..."

Now that you've spent a bundle to get the lightest bike you could afford let's add a bunch of crap to weigh it down again...

Enve's updated M730 wheels feature some interesting tech and a flat prevention strip that will save riders from some headaches…

A Wolf Tooth Headset with lots of colour, some full-featured lace-up clip in shoes from Scott, and a floor pump for the end of times from Crankbrothers...

Shimano goes deep with 1x and 12spd while pushing innovation with virtually every component - but can XTR get back on top...

"The space was incredibly quiet and serene, until an automated forklift hovered by playing a tune from a Korean video game..."

Despite being a slimmer platform, the X-Track pedal gives very positive support and excellent retention - in fact it may be the best SPD-compatible pedal there is...

Three riders, two Wardens, identical spec, one carbon and one aluminum to answer one question: does it make sense to pay the carbon tax?

Like the sound of the Wolf Tooth Dropper remote but running a Reverb? You can get it for that too…

After months of use and a couple of road trips, the Cycle Cube is proving to be a great travel companion…

This 38-gram tool performs some critical tasks that could save a ride – and where your multi-tool won't help you...

A couple of days on the new tire and some time to grill Greg Minnaar and the engineers from Maxxis have left AJ wanting more…

Two perspectives on e*thirteen's re-launched and beefed up TRS tires – with ride impressions and a comparison to the old version...

Available in several widths and diameters, there is a version of these high-value Bontrager for most riders who seek aggressive terrain...

Buying used? 'Mechanic owned' and 'recently serviced' mean sweet-all. It's like paying a premium for Miranda Miller's used bike because it's 'lady ridden'.

"It seems like we’re doing something wrong if we don’t drop a bucket of cash on the latest and greatest..."

The Foxy pushes the limit for the long, low and slack trend - with some adjustability - but can it be a good all-rounder?

Giving this cassette a fair test would have meant a fresh chain, one chainring and no swaps - this instead was an unfair test...