The Favero Assioma Pro MX power pedals represent the Italian brand’s first off-road-specific blueprint and have been designed to provide gravel and mountain bike riders with accurate power data.

SRAM has been developing drivetrains for gravel before it was even a thing, with many of the brand's product developers dabbling with 32-35mm tyres and tubes on cyclo-cross bikes back in 2013 already. But a lot has changed since those early pioneering days and, as gravel has become more mainstream, riders have naturally leaned towards wanting premium gravel-specific products.

Spanish brand Mondraker has been busy this year with a slew of new releases, including the carbon-framed Neat and Dune electric mountain bikes. Joining these two bikes is the Sly – a mid-powered lightweight e-MTB with an alloy frame. According to Mondraker, "the Sly is the perfect choice for riders looking to make the move to an e-Bike/Light e-MTB thanks to the most advanced Stealth Alloy full suspension e-Bike frame to date."

Gravel bike racing is rapidly developing and the underlying theme of aerodynamics is becoming more prevalent based on the explosion of long-distance events across the globe. In a surprise move, Parcours recently beat some of the bigger players to the punch with the launch of the FKT and became the first brand to occupy the aero gravel wheel market.

Originally launched in 2017, the Rondo Ruut CF has carved a reputation for its impressive handling and ride quality. Now in its second iteration, the Ruut CF1 aims to build on these fundamentals with a series of radical design and geometry changes that make it even more competitive than before. Like its forebear, it benefits from adjustable geometry but also gets a SRAM UDH interface for compatibility with T-Type drivetrains and the Red XPLR AXS groupset.

The rapid development of the gravel discipline is forcing manufacturers to move with the times or quickly become obsolete. Cannondale knows this very well and has been revamping its gravel platform to continue being part of the conversation – this despite Lachlan Morton winning Unbound Gravel 2024 aboard the outgoing Supersix Evo SE.

Heat training has become de rigueur among athletes the world over and the evidence suggests there are significant performance gains to be made by incorporating it into your workout regime.

French brand Look Cycles has unveiled the newest iteration of its Trail Roc flat-pedal platform. Geared towards riders of the enduro, gravity and trail-riding persuasion, the new pedal boasts a concave platform with eight adjustable threaded pins for improved grip and stability when negotiating technical off-road terrain.

Three-time Absa Cape Epic winner Matthew Beers and two-time Life Time Grand Prix overall winner Keegan Swenson teamed up as Outride/Toyota/Songo for the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, in a partnership many thought would go on to win the event.

Touted as a trail-friendly hardtail, Sonder's Falco is designed to level up with the rider as they progress in skill and fitness. The 29er hardtail is built around 120mm of suspension travel and a 66-degree head angle – the latter of which is considered the Goldilocks zone in Sonder's hardtail portfolio, allowing new riders to feel comfortable and confident on the trail. Here's everything we know.