Swing and a miss

Shimano launched their first fully wireless electronic groupsets earlier this year, with options across mountain biking (XTR, Deore XT and Deore) and gravel (GRX). Historically, the Japanese brand’s D

As if it was meant to be, I finally managed to get my hands on the parts and tools needed to upgrade the cranks and chainring on my Wild. After some flurried Googling and general expert-bothering, I w

When SRAM launched their wireless Eagle AXS Transmissions, they were lauded as the best-shifting, most reliable and most durable drivetrains on the market. However, they rely on electrical power to sh

When Keegan Swenson crossed the finish line to win the gruelling Leadville Trail 100 MTB race in a time of five hours and 45 minutes, as soon as the celebrations died down, it was his Santa Cruz Blur

Weight 6.73kg (56cm, claimed) Frame FACT 10r carbon fibre Fork FACT 10r carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 with 4iiii Precision 3+ single-sided power meter (52/36t, 11-30t) Wheels Roval A

Giant’s latest Reign Advanced E+ is cut from the same cloth as many other gravity-focused e-bikes on the market, with slack, long and low geometry, plenty of suspension travel and a robust, familiar f