Longterm rides

(CUSTOM SPEC) Could our senior tech ed’s needs for a big-mountain, gravity-focused e-MTB be met? Orbea’s Wild e-MTB caused quite a splash when it launched at the tail end of 2024. Not only is it a sla

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

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

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

£599 The ultimate in balance bike bling – and eco-friendly too Giant’s Pre rCarbon [sic] is a lightweight balance bike made using a novel form of recycled carbon fibre. While carbon recycling is nothi

Look’s 785 Huez is the French brand’s dedicated lightweight climbing bike. It’s available to Team Cofidis’s WorldTour riders, although it’s more often the 795 Blade RS aero bike that’s raced on. Never