Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post review
Now in its second generation, the RockShox Reverb AXS welcomes a ground-up redesign in a bid to make it simpler, more durable, and longer. With that, it performs commendably, reliably doing its job on command while being easy to service. Its battery life is pretty lengthy too, and that’s all at a more competitive price. Looks are divisive, however, and it's ever so slightly weightier than others at this price point.
The first 100% Italian made moutain bike tyres — Pirelli unveils new Scorpion RC tyres made from certified natural rubber
Pirelli's mountain bike tyre range is one that's slowly but definitely surely winning favour amongst elite-level athletes and weekend warriors alike. However, the brand looks set to bring better performance and eco-friendliness to its cross-country tyres as it introduces the new Scoprion XC RC and XC M to be faster and lighter while using FSC-certified natural rubber.
More travel and a lower stack comes to the PNW Components Loam Dropper — and it comes in silver
PNW Components' Loam Dropper is one that received universal praise across the mountain biking world, owing to its reliability while being one of the first to boast adjustable travel. Fresh for 2025, the brand has taken the Loam Dropper back to the drawing board, giving it more travel, even better durability, and it now comes in a silver colourway too.
An upside down mountain bike fork? Fox claims to have created a brand new category as the Podium fork breaks cover
First spotted at Sea Otter 2025 and raced through the EDR circuit under Richie Rude, it's been no secret that Fox has been cooking up something rather interesting, and upside down. Now, the brand has pulled the covers off the new Podium fork, and it's built for nothing but the rowdiest riding. Here's everything you need to know.
With a new air spring, new chassis and more tyre clearance, the RockShox SID SL fork 'continues to redefine what's possible'
Claiming to "unlock next-level speed", RockShox has quietly revamped its lightweight, cross-country race-focussed SID SL. With a slew of fresh features, the SID SL now uses a brand new air spring, a new chassis, and more tyre clearance. Here are all the juicy details...
Canyon goes bananas with another crazy cockpit creation for all new Grizl adventure bike
With the Grail taking up gravel racing duties, Canyon's Grizl has always been about adventure... but with its latest model, it's safe the say the German brand has pushed the distance boat out further.
Race Face brings the Era mantra to a lightweight cross-country and trail wheelset
Introduced last year, Race Face's Era lineup stands for one thing — compliance. With bendy carbon tech built into a handlebar and wheels aimed at enduro riding, the brand is set to please those who seek comfort in a lightweight package. Say hello to the Race Face Era SL wheelset, hoops that are designed for cross-country and trail riding.
Want a bike that can win the EDR World Series? Yeti celebrates its 40th Anniversary with limited edition SB160... and it'll cost you £12,500
2025 marks Yeti's 40th anniversary, and if the brand hasn't already shouted it loud enough upon the unveiling of its £14,000 limited edition ASR, it is bringing a limited edition SB160 to the party. It's 'cheaper' too, at a ripe £12,500.