Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
SRAM unveils cable-actuated T-Type Eagle 90 and Eagle 70
The unveiling of SRAM's Transmission drivetrains has been one of the most noteworthy announcements of the last few years. Today, the drivetrain giant has brought what was reserved for AXS or wireless shifting to a pair of mechanical or cable-actuated drivetrains. Meet Eagle 90 and Eagle 70.
Fox's X2 and DHX gravity shocks get a complete redesign
Over the past couple of weeks, Fox has been all about its forks, bringing updates to its 36 while unveiling the 34 SL and 36 SL. Today, the brand has turned its attention to its gravity-focussed shocks, the X2 and DHX2 giving both ground-up overhauls with all-new chassis and internals.
Starling Cycles revives the 26er with the Dive
Starling Cycles is never a brand to conform. Known for simple, repairable single-pivot steel frames, giving away free frames seven years after the date of purchase and now turning an April Fools joke on its head – the brand has pulled the cover off the Dive, the brand's attempt at a 26-inch wheel resurgence. This is not a joke!
Yeti's 40th Anniversary throwback will set you back £14k
Yeti loves to celebrate an anniversary, having brought special edition bikes for its 25th, 30th and 35th. These landmark specials were built and painted to celebrate the brand's heritage in classic blue and yellow colourways. However, for the big 40, Yeti harks back to the years of purple anodising in a real mashup of retro and modern aesthetics, but unlike the bikes of the 90s, this one will cost £14,000.
The new Enduro Wide V3 is Hunt's alloy strongest wheelset yet
Hunt's Enduro Wide wheelset has made a name for itself as a serious contender for one of the best MTB wheelsets, owing to its strength and affordable price point. However, the brand has built on that reputation and unveiled the third iteration of its enduro wheelset, the Enduro Wide V3.
Pivot pulls the covers off the new breed of Firebird
The Firebird is Pivot's long-standing enduro bike.
Pivot Trailcat LT Pro X0 mountain bike review
Pivot’s latest trail bike, the Trailcat, brings two suspension travel options to the fray on a bike that’s set to please those who seek both efficiency and all-out capability. Equipped with all of the mod cons, a very well-sorted rear end, and a diligently considered geometry, Pivot has nailed the formula of trail bike excellence, but a few quirks hold the Trailcat LT Pro X0 back from utter perfection, and of course, it’s not a cheap bike.
RockShox updates the Reverb AXS dropper post with a whopping 250mm of travel
RockShox quickly became a big player in the wireless market with its Reverb AXS using technology from SRAM's Eagle AXS drivetrains. Bringing a serious update to the beloved wireless dropper, the very latest Reverb AXS now boasts up to 250mm of travel with a focus on easy maintenance. Seen on plenty of Cape Epic pro bikes, this new dropper is RockShox's worst-kept secret.
EVOC expands its protectives offering with knee and elbow pads
Best known for its back-protecting hydration packs and its move to torso protection, EVOC has expanded its range to now offer knee and elbow pads. The brand hasn't done things by halves either, instead choosing to build its own Litesheild Flex technology. Here are all of the details.