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With kit from Topeak, Shimano, Leatt, Santa Cruz, and Ere Research, it's time for Five Cool Things!

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November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the 'official' way is the best way to go.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
e-bike motors bring a new level of complication to buying a bike. So we've teamed up with our friends at Cube to dispel any myths behind the motor.

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October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Deviate has unveiled its heavily rumoured e-mountain bike, and it's a bit of a bruiser. With 165mm of high-pivot actuated rear suspension and 180mm up front, a reach-adjust headset makes it prime for heavy hitting enduro action.
August 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
What is going on with Outlier's Void pedals? Check out this week's Five Cool Things with Trek's new Fuel+ and more from Canyon, Galfer, and Madison.

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August 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Canyon celebrates its long-time ambassador, F1 legend, @valtteribottas, with a limited run of special edition Grail gravel bikes. Adorned with mirror ball graphics and a neat moustache touch at the head tube, the bike pays tribute to Bottas's signature 7'0s style.

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August 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Coming in at £2,800 and bringing a lively and rowdy ride to the mix, our Liam reckons that Canyon has built a ridiculously fun bike with alloy-framed Spectral AL 6 to the point where he thinks it's better than the carbon Spectral.

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August 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Electric tyre inflators are all of the rage right now, but how does Muc-Off's AirMach Pro stack up?

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August 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This week's Five Cool Things come courtesy of PNW Components, DJI, Buds, Evoc, and Smith Optics.

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August 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Our Liam's been having a bit of an identity crisis when it comes to gravel, but he's decided that a cross-country bike is a better gravel bike, especially for the average Joe.

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August 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Built for munching miles, Mason's Macro Eagle 90 has been praised for its impressive versatility, comfort, and manoeuverability by our Ty.

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August 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Hunt has brought a new wheelset to its gravel lineup. The 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset brings strength boosting MTB tech and capability to seat 2.5in tyres.

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July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
After creating the Osmo Action series and the Avinox motor, DJI brings industry firsts with its new Osmo 360 camera.

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July 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Although pricy, SQlab's 70X 2.0 Pro grips bring excellent comfort and do an excellent job of fending off fatigue. We reckon they're worth the investment.

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July 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
While we're busy soaking up the atmosphere at Ard Rock and Red Bull Hardline, here's Five Cool Things, where we explore Posedla's 3D printed custom saddle and more!

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July 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Making a living by working with bikes can be a dream for many, but is it all what it's cracked up to be? Long-time journalist Steve Thomas gives us his thoughts.

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July 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Trickstuff is renowned for its uber high build quality and uber high prices. But with a fancy 3D printed titanium lever and a superb power-to-weight ratio, is the Piccola HD Titanium worth its £1,200 asking price?

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July 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Merida has brought two new hardtails to the party with the Big.Nine and Big.Seven TFS and prices start at a rather friendly £575.

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July 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Giro has updated its long-standing Montaro helmet with a ground-up redesign.

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July 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Despite some business turmoil. YT Industries is still working on some new things, one of which is the updated Decoy, which ditches Shimano for Bosch power and leans heavily into gravity riding.

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July 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Although there's still something of a stigma against e-gravel bikes, Orbea seems to have created a belter with the Denna M20l. Kitted with Shimano's EP8-RS motor, our Stu says that its pedal assist only complements the Denna's overall ride.

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July 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Red Bull Hardline returns to the Dyfi Valley this weekend. Here's everything you need to know about the world's wildest DH race.

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July 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Now in the business for 20 years, Fox has updated its Rampage helmet, introducing the Rampage RS. It comes with a carbon shell, tuned foam densities, and all of the protective tech you can shake a stick at.

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July 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The Santa Cruz Vala, the brand's e-MTB known for dropping the VPP design, has gone alloy, and prices start at £4,899.

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July 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM
We caught up with Tom Wall of Cycling366 to learn more about the peaks and troughs of making it as a cycling YouTuber.

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July 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM