Mechanical shifting isn’t outdated – it’s still efficient, reliable and deeply satisfying. Andy Carr makes the case for keeping the faith with cables

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

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

My 12-year-old son spent the summer mountain biking and loves it, but he’s been plagued by punctures – sometimes every single ride. I’ve taught him how to fix them properly, but it keeps happening. He

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

“Can you encourage the bike brands to make an aero endurance bike that doesn’t weigh a ton? A good example would be a Specialized Tarmac SL8 or Cervélo S5 with a high stack height and short reach – es