Rachael Wight
Articles by Rachael Wight
12 best new shoes from Eurobike 2018 - hot stepping SPD and flat cycling shoes for 2019
If you look into all the nooks and crannies of Eurobike 2018, you would have seen lots of brand new gear on show. We went in search of brand new mountain bike and gravel shoes, both flat and SPD to find out which might be the best ones to wear in 2019 - here's our roundup!
USWE Zulo 2 hydration belt review
Officially sitting in the trail running section on the USWE Sports website, the Zulo 2 is just as ready to be used as a cycling hydration waist pack. This small and minimalist bum bag is light with space for a large bladder compared to the size of the pack, but disappointingly the support just isn’t there to keep it in place.
Dakine Hot Laps Stealth waist pack review
The Dakine Hot Laps Stealth waist bag is a slimline waist pack for cyclists for the bare minimum of kit. This ‘under jersey’ pack is unobtrusive, comfortable and roomy considering it’s lack of bulk. It’s a great addition for those days when you don’t need a pack but do need a snack.
Canyon Grand Canyon AL SL 7.0
The Canyon Grand Canyon AL SL 7.0 is a cross-country racer with winning intentions that will be easier on your wallet than its competitors and can provide you with just as much speed.
First Look: Rose Count Solo 3 - cross-country racer for just over a grand
The Rose Count Solo 3 is a cross-country machine at a seriously jaw dropping price, it looks built to rival other direct buy brands as well as taming your local race scene. We take a first look at this alloy XC hardtail here:
Tailfin launches Kickstarter campaign for AeroPack - MTB dropper post compatible bikepacking kit
High-performance cycling equipment company Tailfin has today launched a new Kickstarter campaign to seek backing for its innovative new AeroPack product range. It's road, gravel or mountain bike compatible kit and importantly, works with dropper posts too.
Shand Cycles update the Stoater, their versatile touring and gravel bike
Ready for order now with a delivery time of only 4 weeks, UK adventure bike company Shand Cycles have updated their popular Stoater touring model to be more affordable and versatile.
Trek Marlin gets a makeover - men's and women's budget hardtail now gets dropper post routing
The Marlin is Trek's budget hardtail, designed as an entry level bike for new riders. It's built to be a sturdy platform for an introduction to the sport as well as a mountain bike that will happily take on the morning commute. After four years in the same guise, the Marlin has just had a makeover and is looking fresher than ever.