Crime time ‘hidden’ rear shocks

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

(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

A groupset, often shortened to ‘group’, is a collection of parts that makes up a bicycle’s brakes and drivetrain, all from the same manufacturer and targeted at a specific price bracket. On road bikes

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

When the concept of endurance bikes first emerged, manufacturers reasoned that this was the kind of road bike that the majority of their customers should be riding: comfortable and forgiving. Persuadi

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