Biketest steel vs alloy hardtails

Even if you pay little attention to World Cup cross-country (XC) racing, you’ll know that full-suspension bikes have been the dominant force for around a decade now. Increasingly technical tracks and

It seems that bike design progresses in leaps and bounds every year, helping unlock new levels of potential out on the trails. Whether that’s through geometry and suspension tweaks or entire redesigns

As a dedicated (but fat) roadie who’s been ensnared by the mucky side of things, I have a dilemma. My Cotic Escapade gravel bike is lovely, but I’ve recently crashed and sprained a wrist, having previ

With a smaller back wheel and longer fork, our tech-ed-in-chief’s bike is even more fun As you may recall from my last update, I finally received the new link that would enable me to stick a smaller r

Weight 7.36kg (L) Frame HMX carbon fibre Fork HMX carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 (52/36t, 11-34t) Wheels Syncros Capital 1.0 40 Tyres Schwalbe One TLE, 700c x 30mm Finishing kit Syncr

Weight 7.53kg (58cm) Frameset Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (54/40t, 11-34t) Wheels Reserve 57|64 rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR Wide Rim, 700c x 29mm Finish