MTB enduro racing for beginners: Get prepared for a successful day between the tapes | off-road.cc Racing season is now upon us, and contrary to what social media and top-level racing might suggest, enduro is perhaps the friendliest and most accessible form of mountain bike racing there is. You…

Race season is now well and truly upon us, but you don't need to be the next Sam Hill to give it a go for yourself. Here's how.

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Troy Lee Designs Speed Pro Elbow Guards | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Pairing good comfort with lightweight for XC and downcountry-style riding, TLD's Speed Pro Elbow Guards do a great job.

If minimalist but comfy protection is what you're after, look no further. Troy Lee Designs' Speed Pro Elbow Guards are just that, offering great breathability and just enough protection.

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An homage to spring (cleaning): Why March to May is the best time of year to hit the trails | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Spring is on the way and our Mick reckons that it's the best time to keep your local trails in tip-top shape

Is March and May really the best time to hit the trails? Mick thinks so, and it makes prime time for a trail spring-clean.

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Shimano XTR SPD M9120 trail clipless pedals | off-road.cc The Shimano XTR Trail SPD Pedals, in this M9120 incarnation, are a refinement of a classic. Aimed at trail riders who want some platform support, these have a useful tension adjustment range,…

A modernisation of a classic. Shimano's XTR SPD M9120 trail clipless pedals deliver plenty of support and excellent feel, but could be improved with some pins.

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Although it has 100mm of suspension, a dropper post, and 2.5in tyres, the Kona LBF's steel frame is shaped specifically for drop handlebars. But does it sit too closely to the MTB line?

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"I think from the moment riders win World Cups on them, everybody will be on them": Olympic gold medallist Bart Brentjens on 32" wheels and heading Nukeproof's new XC team | off-road.cc As Nukeproof makes a grand return to mountain biking, it does so under new ownership, one which is also leading in new and different directions. Now under the same roof as Ridley – that being the…

Hot on the heels of the launch of the Nukeproof Axess Racing DH team came the announcement of the KMC Nukeproof MTB Racing XC team, headed by none other than Bart Brentjens. We caught up with the man himself to get his thoughts on 32" wheels and what it takes to run a team.

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Shimano GE900 GTX shoes | off-road.cc Shimano reckons that its GE900 GTX shoe is primed for all-season riding, despite coming with a bunch of weather-resistant features. That said, they encourage a surprising level of breathability for a…

Shimano's GE900 GTX shoes bring excellent pedal feel and breathability to a weather-resistant shoe. However, the size range and waterproofing leave something to be desired.

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Our Liam has spent a bit of time with 32-inch wheels, and he now reckons that the bigger wheel is a match made in heaven for gravel bikes.

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Topeak Turboflow Valve Combo W/Rapidhead | off-road.cc Topeak's entry into the high flow no clog valve market proves adaptable, and very good.

Topeak's Turboflow Valve Combo W/Rapidhead packs high flow, no clog benefits in a small adapter kit that replaces your Presta cores. If you're after an easier time setting up tubeless, or just inflating tyres, look no further.

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WTB Solano SL saddle | off-road.cc The WTB Solano SL saddle is aimed at mountain, gravel and all-road duties, and it’s light and supportive. With a friendly shape and flexible base, pedalling is never restricted, and for three to four…

WTB's Solano SL saddle is comfortable, light, and supportive, but it's not built for long rides.

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Race Face's carbon Era eMTB wheels get 130Nm hub rating and lifetime warranty | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Race Face unveils e-MTB-specific Era wheels that are built to cope with high torque.

Race Face's new Era eMTB wheelset can cope with up to 130Nm of torque.

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Can 32” wheels live up to the hype?: Starling Big Bird first ride review | off-road.cc Although the wheel size is still in its infancy, Starling Cycles has jumped right onto the hype train with its new Big Bird, claiming a world’s first all while doing so. While the Big Bird carries…

Starling Cycles has jumped onto the 32" hype train with the Big Bird, and our Liam has taken it for a spin. Here's what he reckons of the steel-framed, mega mullet trail ripper.

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The all new upgraded Giant Stance E+ and Liv Embolden E+ e-mountain bikes get bigger forks, more torque and better motors | off-road.cc Giant and Liv have unveiled refreshed versions of their Stance E+ and Embolden E+ electric mountain bikes, respectively. With more powerful motors and bigger batteries on the top two models, plus…

Giant and Liv have unveiled updated Stance E+ and Embolden E+ e-MTBs, and starting at £3,499, they're looking rather affordable.

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From Tour de France contender to gravel and ultra racer, all while running several businesses, being a father, and the Dutch national team coach. We caught up with Laurens Ten Dam.

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Donning 130mm of rear suspension and a svelte frame that knocks 530g off the regular Levo, the Levo R is built for agility, boasting all of the power and GENIE technology. Whether it has really created a new genre is something else altogether.

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SRAM has revamped its most powerful brake, the Maven. Now with a new SwingLink, uniform pistons, and fresh lever designs, the Maven B1 brings a boost in control. Oh, and the SwingLink is available as an upgrade.

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Pembree D3A flat pedals | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Liam rides and rate's Pembree's latest pedals, praising them for grip, support and durability.

Having spent a good few months with Pembree's newest D3A pedals, our Liam reckons they're super grippy and plenty supportive enough. However, the price is a key hangup.

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Hope's all new HB912 short-travel mountain bike is a thing of beauty, but you'll need around £8,000 to make it yours - Cycling News | off-road.cc Barnoldswick-based outfit Hope is internationally renowned for its CNC-machined components and, namely, its brakes. However, in recent years, the brand has been playing around with carbon fibre, both…

Phwoar! @hopetech's new HB912 is looking rather tasty, but be prepared to part ways with £8,000 to claim one for yourself!

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A NEW e-MTB with a Shimano EP8? Yep, that's Cilo's Kyano HC1, and it's one of the most agile big travel pedal-assist rippers out there. But there's some real room for improvement. It's quite the looker, however.

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It's time for Five Cool Things! This week, we check out Starling's Big Bird, Seido's Course saddle, Renthal's new clipless pedals, Fast's coil shock, and Lewis's four-piston brakes.

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With suspension, fat tyres, and aero features, has gravel lost its spirit?

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Exposure Zenith 4 - Cycling News | off-road.cc The latest incarnation of the USE Exposure Zenith helmet light gets a USB-C port upgrade for quicker and easier charging, a slightly bigger battery and increased lumen output. It’s still a top…

If you've got deep pockets, Exposure's Zenith 4 may be the best helmet light around.

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Waterproof shoes don't get much better than Fox's Union Boa All Weather clipless shoes, but man... they're tough to get into.

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Is this what the future of gravel might look like? Dangerholm's been at it again, but this time has created a space-age gravel machine from Scott's Scale Gravel and Foil RC.

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After a few sneaky teases over the past few months, Starling Cycles has unveiled the Big Bird, its entry into the world of 32" wheels. The brand has some interesting thoughts on the wheel, too, and it's not yet convinced.

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Gravel is a vast spectrum with lightweight, racy machines at one end, and do-it-all, go anywhere bikes at the other. Boyd Cycling has unveiled two new wheelsets to please all gravel crowds.

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There's a new Norco about! The Sight VLT TQ leverages TQ's HPR60 drive system for a natural and lightweight ride feel. Our Liam has sampled the bike ahead of launch, and here are his thoughts.

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Nobl simplifies MTB wheel choice with Signature 36 and 38 wheelsets - Cycling News | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Nobl has unveiled two new wheelsets for gravity and trail riding with specific rim widths.

Nobl has unveiled two all-new wheelsets dubbed the Signature 38 and Signature 36. Built for gravity and trail riding, these wheels get reinforced rim lips and 'optimised' torsional flex.

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Specialized has announced a fresh update to its Levo 4 e-MTB and its 3.1 motor, granting it more power and more customisation.

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Leatt MTB Enduro 4.0 jersey review - Cycling News | off-road.cc The Leatt MTB Enduro 4.0 jersey, as the name suggests, is aimed at gravity-assisted enduro riding, and whilst it seems like a simple offering, it proves to be exactly what you need. The IceYarn…

While it may be a little too thick for all-out summer riding, Leatt's MTB Enduro 4.0 jersey is primed for mid-season riding.

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