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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Renthal clips into the clipless pedal market with new Revo-DHC and Revo-THC pedals for gravel, trail, enduro and downhill - Cycling News | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Renthal has released two new clipless pedals for gravel, trail, enduro and donwhill riding. We've got all of the details.

Renthal has joined the clipless pedal game with its massive 622g Revo-DHC and the gravel, trail, and enduro-friendly Revo-THC. Both receive proprietary (but SPD compatible) bindings and durable, self-servicable internals.

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Nukeproof's return to elite downhill racing just months after is incredibly exciting. We caught up with Joe Breeden, the man behind Nukeproof Axess Racing, to find out how he made it happen and how he balances racing and team management.

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Yep, it's taken us a while to get to these, but better late than never, right? Especially when a valve is this good.

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Hunt's Enduro V3 wheelset, Pembree's new grips, Markus Stitz's latest book, Ride Wraps complete kit, and Pirelli's mega racy XC tyre land in the office for this week's Five Cool Things.

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Does the UCI have any power over regular riders? - Cycling News | off-road.cc off.road.cc - Our Steve ponders the influence the UCI may have on us regular riders.

Does the UCI have any powers over regular riders? Our Steve dives into the ins and outs of governing bodies, and whether they have any real influence over us non-pros.

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Merida has built the Bosch-equipped ETMO to get more people out on bikes and prices start at £3,650 - Cycling News | off-road.cc Merida's new ETMO e-MTB is built for affordability and performance. And prices start at £3,650.

Merida's Bosch-equipped ETMO bucks recent e-MTB pricing trends as you can pick one up for as little as £3,650.

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Deviate is back! After a brief dip into liquidation, being repurchased by its co-founder, the brand's bikes and spares are available to buy once again. However, for now at least, the Deviate has shelved its e-MTB, the Kurgan.

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Leatt HydraDri ProFlat 7.0 Boa shoes - Cycling News | off-road.cc Being a brand that never settles, Leatt has brought a range of tweaks to its HydraDri ProFlat 7.0 Boa shoes. The new Boa dial, combined with the waterproof membrane, bootie construction, WaffleGrip…

Leatt's latest revision to the HydraDri ProFlat 7.0 Boa brings Boa adjustment into the mix. The result is one of the best waterproof shoes around, but the zips' tendency to get a little sticky holds them back from a perfect score.

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Five ways to survive winter riding if you hate mud - Cycling News | off-road.cc off.road.cc's top tips on how to enjoy the winter on your bike without coming home slathered in mud.

What if I told you that you could avoid winter's mud altogether and still get some beneficial bike time in?

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Tailfin Bar Cage - Cycling News | off-road.cc Tailfin Bar Cage review by Ty Rutherford on off.road.cc. It's excellent and very adjustable but rather pricy.

Tailfin's Bar Cage might be a little pricy, but it's a real case of 'you get what you pay for'. Though some tweaks and Loctite would make it even better.

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More aero, more speed and made for racing: Basso Palta III first ride review - Cycling News | off-road.cc Basso Palta III first ride review from off.road.cc. We take Basso's newest gravel bike out for an early spin to see if it really blurs the lines between adventure and race.

There's a new Basso about! Basso has updated its Palta platform and has introduced the Palta III. Now with more aero shapes and loads of luggage mounts, it's designed to blend racing thrills with adventure. But does it manage it?

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Best winter mountain bike tyres 2026: top grip for your slip - Cycling News | off-road.cc Whether it’s the cold or wet, winter riding brings its own challenges. And while there are a variety of ways you could set your bike up for winter riding, one of the very best and perhaps simplest is…

It's flipping wet out there. So here's our round up of the best winter tyres to help keep you rubber side down, featuring tyres from Maxxis, Schwalbe, Continental and more.

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Mudhugger is one of the first to deliver a mudguard that can fit Fox's newest range of forks... and its new Shorty is a bit of a belter.

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"It's a proportion thing" Genesis unveils prototype 32" gravel bike alongside two other unreleased gravel and allroad models - Cycling News | off-road.cc Genesis unveils prototype 32in gravel bike and multi-steel tubed, and affordable all-road bikes at IceBike 2026.

British steel specialist Genesis has been very busy, wowing the IceBike show with a triple-whammy of prototypes, including what looks like a brand new Vagabond with 32″ wheels – but its chief engineer has warned against riders of all sizes jumping on the 32″ bandwagon.

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DMR VMAX clipless pedal review - Cycling News | off-road.cc DMR has a lengthy history of producing pedals that have become a stalwart of the mountain bike scene, and the VMAX is its latest clipless offering. While good-looking, it’s built to last, having…

Despite some clipping-in and break-in qualms, DMR's latest VMAX pedals hit all marks in support, durability, and price.

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Silver rims are back! This week's fresh batch of cool things comes from Crankbrothers, Pirelli, Michelin, Topeak, and Fizik.

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Mountain biking has become gentrified... but is that progress? - Cycling News | off-road.cc Gentrification is a term that we’ve heard a lot of in the past years, initially applied to the situation whereby a less affluent urban area becoming populated with wealthier residents, thus pricing…

Is it simply evolution, or is it rampant commercialisation? After observing plenty of online chatter on the subject, Steve offers his take.

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What are the UCI Snow Bike World Championships about, and why are they so controversial? - Cycling News | off-road.cc From Ski Sunday to Snow Bike Saturday, on February 7th, for one day only, the third annual UCI Snow Bike World Championships will take place in the French Alps. Here’s what you need to know, plus a…

Although all eyes will no doubt be on Red Bull Hardline Tasmania this weekend, there's another race happening - the UCI Snow Bike World Championships. Here's everything you need to know.

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Canyon's Deflectr RLS is the first mountain bike helmet to feature the ball bearing-filled Release Layer System, which is a very different way of going about the whole rotational impact reduction game. But how does it stack up?

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Affordable, UK-made and just outrageous: Rat Bikes Dad Rat first ride review - Cycling News | off-road.cc BTR Fabrications is a brand that gained a cult following for its radical enduro and downhill hardtails, but more recently, it has produced a sub-brand – Rat Bikes. Its first bike, the Dad Rat, does…

Offshoot of BTR Fabrications, Rat Bikes is about simplicity. And as mental as its first-ever gravel/XC bike, the Dad Rat is, it's made a strong impression on our Liam.

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Hardlines and dodgy lines: All you need to know about Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2026 - Cycling News | off-road.cc Those Tasmanian devils of dirt are at it again, hand-carving out one of the most extreme and fastest downhill courses in the world, ready for the third edition of the Red Bull Hardline Tasmania, the…

Red Bull Hardline has already begun race preparations. Here's what to expect from one of the gnarliest DH races on the planet.

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Rimpact's TMD V2 adds 250g to the front of your bike, but to damp vibrations - Cycling News | Bike Reviews | road.cc Better known for its range of tyre inserts, Rimpact has been branching out into more niche products with its Chain Damper and Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) becoming a must-have for anyone looking to eke…

Rimpact has brought revisions to its Tuned Mass Damper to make it simpler to install, and better at damping front-end vibrations.

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