Latest articles by Lance Branquinho
What is MIPS in helmets? And why it matters when choosing a mountain bike helmet
Feature A lot of what makes a helmet safe is how it is padded inside. We look at the latest slip-plane technology used by helmet manufacturers
Reserve's new 28 XC cross-country wheels have no weight limit and a lifetime warranty
News The Californian wheel brand has a new lightweight cross-country rim designed for unreserved XC and downcountry riding
3T adds Exploro RaceMax Boost e-gravel bike to its portfolio
News 3T has boosted its aero gravel bike concept with a rear-hub motor - the result is a super-light and achingly beautiful e-gravel bike
Cotic adds limited-edition titanium frameset to its gravel bike lineup
News Tonic is Cotic's Escapade gravel bike, remade in premium titanium.
Pirelli mountain bike tires: a comprehensive range overview
A buyer's guide to Pirelli's range of mountain bike tires
Shimano's Linkglide cassette is 300% tougher
News Linkglide is the new addition to Shimano's drivetrain offering and it looks great for e-MTB riders
Lachlan Morton trades skinny tires for knobbies at the Copa Catalan International BTT XCO series
News EF Education-Nippo's Lachlan Morton raced his first-ever XCO event in Barcelona, encouraging fans to safely support local races and events
Tom Pidcock to race XCO World Cups and Olympic Games on unbranded BMC
News BMC's Fourstroke is the rider's bike of choice for the 2021 XCO World Cups and Olympic Games
RockShox revives the Domain
News Riders looking for a bargain ZEB alternative, can now gravitate towards the RockShox Domain
New Truvativ Atmos handlebars are downcountry capable
News Riders who prefer a narrower handlebar will find the Atmos range ideally sized
Farr Headspace stem now available in 50mm
News Get into a better Headspace with this 50mm stem from Farr, featuring a classic wide clamp structure
Thicker e-bike brakes from Hope
News Heavier bikes rolling big tyres need big brakes and better rotors. Hope's new V4 does the job
Rocky Mountain new coil equipped trail bike has an enduro Instinct
News Rocky Mountain offers an interesting coil option with its new Instinct range, aimed squarely for the aggressive trail rider
Bianchi adds ABS to its e-bikes
News Bianchi is integrating even more technology with its new E-Omnia dual-suspension bikes
Carbon update for Cane Creek eeSilk suspension seatpost
News The eeSilk gets an improved seatpost suspension design to make those gravel rides more enjoyable
Go bigger with the new Ride Concepts Vice Mid
News Ride Concepts Vice Mid combine the casual look of a sneaker with extreme riding stability
New POC Kortal Race gets a MIPS upgrade
News This new version of the Kortal has achieved a stringent e-bike safety rating
Pivot's new 429 offers 'Enduro' option
News Pivot has taken its short-travel 429 and made it into a technically capable trail bike
Garmin releases new Enduro smartwatch
News The new Enduro smartwatch combines a host of features that one would expect from a Garmin device
The Maxxis Receptor is a semi-slick gravel tire
News Maxxis has revealed its latest product update, a new tire called the Receptor, for low-resistance off-road riding
Fezzari's Solitude reshaped for 2021
News Solitude combines low XC weight with a long-travel forks, making for a rowdy downcountry hardtail
Vee Tires launches new Attack HPL gravity rubber option
News The Attack HPL is a loose terrain large-volume tire option from Vee with two casing choices
New tire-protection inserts from Huck Norris
News Huck Norris has released a tire insert-protection range for use across multi-disciplines and rough terrain
