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Liam Mercer

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Topeak Joe Blow Mountain X track pump review

Topeak's Joe Blow Mountain X is a track pump designed for the demands of high volume tubeless mountain bike tyres and fat bike tyres. It sits neatly between the brand's Sport series and their well-reviewed Joe Blow Booster, offering vast volume with little effort. At £55, it's more expensive (and less versatile) than some, but this pump is massively efficient and extremely well built.

Crankbrothers Sterling SG mini pump review

The Sterling SG by Crankbrothers is a compact mini pump that's very well suited to bikepackers – or those who like to ride with no pack at all. It comes with a mount, has a big gauge for its size and features a neat high volume/high pressure switch to suit any tyre. Pricing is good given the quality, though the multi-valve head doesn't always engage well.

GT launches new e-bike series with the Force GT-E and Pantera GT-E

GT has added two brand new e-bikes to the line, the Force GT-E and Pantera GT-E. With these two new models, the brand promises the same ride quality to their counterparts but powered by Shimano's STePS motor with a down tube integrated battery.

Islabikes' new kid's range is lighter - and radder - than ever before

Islabikes has updated their whole kid's bike range, making each bike lighter, increasing the gear range on some builds, fitting new saddles and speccing tyres with folding beads on all models. The Creig now has an expanded size range to fit almost every kid and new colours and graphics can be seen across the range.

Specialized Air Tool Comp floor pump review

The Air Tool Comp is Specialized's addition to the floor pump market. Favouring ergonomics over fancy internal gimmicks, the brand has created a comfortable, stable and reliable unit that’s capable of filling tubeless tyres, but not without breaking a sweat.

Best dropper posts 2025

The dropper post has defied sceptics and become a staple feature on all modern mountain and some gravel bikes. Although they all do the same thing, there are a lot of factors to consider when upgrading or buying your next dropper post – but fear not, as we've gone and done all the hard work for you. Read on to find out which dropper best is best for your riding style and needs.

Transition's Ripcord is a rad, trail ready 24" wheeled kid's bike

The Ripcord is Transition's burly, full-suspension kid's bike that's made to help them keep up with adults. Every component on the Ripcord is carefully considered for kids' smaller bodies, many of them being kitted on the brands' bigger bikes.

Two Volcano Sprint - a 1000Km ultra endurance race

The Two Volcano Sprint (2VS) is a not-for-profit ultra-endurance unsupported cycling race held in Southern Italy. It's held to promote eco-sustainability in the region and thanks to the event's sponsors, almost 100% of the rider fees go towards an annual sponsorship grant.

Giant's new XtC-29 is the lightest, hardest riding cross-country hardtail the brand has ever created

2020 marks the rebirth of Giants XtC 29 range. The new XtC is now the lightest mountain bike the brand has ever created with both frames in the line weighing less than 1,000g while claiming ti maintaining stiffness. To keep up with the ever increasing demands of cross-country courses, the new bike sees in a host of geometry updates too. 

Video: Calibre Bicycles launch limited edition Bossnut 3 and call it the Shadownut

Following the success of the award winning Bossnut, Calibre has released an extremely limited run of blacked-out Bossnuts that they call the Shadownut. Using the exact same frame, the brand has kitted this bike out with a stealthy colourway with tan wall tyres.

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