Latest articles by Steve Williams
The Genesis Croix de Fer gets the biggest update of its life – but it's still not huge. Are 2024’s tweaks messing with success, or an upgrade worth having? I rode the bike to found out
Review Genesis’ adventure and gravel stalwart gets a host of modernizing detail changes
Best mountain bike shorts 2024 – we test the top baggy shorts from budget to premium
Buyer's Guide Our team of highly experienced testers give you their pick of top MTB shorts covering every kind of riding situation
Best hydration packs for mountain biking 2024 – comfortable ways to carry water and essential kit
Buyer's Guide Our test team list the 10 top-rated hydration back and hip packs for MTB and off-road cycling
Best budget MTB wheels 2024 – performance boosting bargain upgrades
Buyer's Guide These bargain MTB wheelsets will make your bike faster and more responsive – whatever your style of riding
Temple Bikes Adventure Disc 1 review – smooth steel steed for bad roads and good tracks
Review Smooth and confident on everything from tarmac to muddy forest gravel, over as many miles as you can handle, is this the one bike to do it all? If you're mad enough to only want one bike, then maybe...
Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 review – a confident, capable gravel bike
Review Trek's updated aluminum Checkpoint is a surefooted, confidence-inspiring ride that's perfect for ruined back lanes, byways and well-laden travels
Gore Explore Shorts review – light, stretchy and perfect for fast trails or gravel
Review Gore's Explore shorts are on the short and slim side for baggies, but they're perfect for long, fast trips
USWE Outlander 2 Hydration Pack review – minimalist bag for gravel and trail adventures
Review The USWE Outlander 2 is small, light and secure enough to stay unobtrusive even on very hot rides
DMR Vault Mag SL pedals review – the lightest, fanciest, and spendiest version of a classic pedal
Review The DMR Vault Mag SL combines titanium axles with a magnesium body for serious weight saving over any other version
Relax, Fizik's new Terra Atlas is the mellow Terra X5 shoe you need for graveling
News Fizik reworks its popular XC mountain bike shoe for adventure and endurance riders
Best mountain bike helmet under $100: affordable MTB helmets for trail riding
Buyer's Guide Safety can be affordable. These are the best mountain bike helmets under $100 that give you protection and style at a fantastic price
Giro Fixture MIPS helmet review: comfort, protection and a ton of colors for a bargain price
Review Everything most riders need from a helmet, if not quite everything you might want
Best MIPS mountain bike helmets: rotational protection makes for the safest helmets
Buyer's Guide Regardless of what or where you’re riding, these are the best MIPS mountain bike helmets currently available
Boost spacing: what is it and should you invest in Boost-equipped bike?
Feature What is Boost spacing – and what does it mean for your bike and its wheels?
How much is a mountain bike? Here's what to pay and what you'll get for your cash in 2022
Feature You don't have to spend a fortune to get a properly capable bike – but spending too little may come back and bite you
Best MTB handlebars – our expert guide to upgrading your bars
Buyer's Guide MTB handlebar shape and construction has a massive effect on ride quality – and these are the best out there
Specialized announces helmet amnesty – and offers big price drops on 10 new models
News Trade in your old lid for 30 to 50 percent off a shiny new Specialized helmet
Nino Schurter looking for a third Cape Epic victory in 2022
News Swiss legend Schurter says he hated missing 2021, and is back with Lars Foster aiming for this year's overall
Giant updates alloy Trance X E+ with new motor and bigger battery for 2022
News The 2022 Giant Trance X E+ also gets redesigned controls and adjustable geometry for even better trail manners
