Generation x

Unloading Scott’s Addict RC from the bike rack, the endless slopes of Monmouthshire’s legendary Gospel Pass suddenly feel far less daunting. Modern components and trends – disc brakes, bigger cassette

The demands on a modern-day trail bike are astounding, with very little room for compromise. They really need to do it all and do it well to be in with a chance of impressing riders. While no one expe

What is the definition of an all-road bike? We can all agree that an all-road bike isn’t a gravel bike. Nor is it a traditional endurance bike. Nor just a road bike with fat tyres. Although, hang abou

Orbea’s Orca M20i Team is a consummate lightweight bike, perfectly suited to hilly and mountainous terrain. Its handling and responsiveness are particular highlights, and the customisable specificatio

While most of the pro peloton have swapped over to using tubeless road tyres, Specialized-sponsored pro teams remain staunchly loyal to the brand’s S-Works Turbo Cotton clincher tyre. When it launched

It perhaps goes without saying, but gravity is always trying to pull you down when you’re riding uphill. Therefore, a lightweight bike helps a lot if you want to climb faster, or simply make the hills