Mountain biking, bikepacking, gravel riding and more. News, reviews and features. off-road.cc

News

2025 yt industries decoy sn 29 core 4 hero 2.jpg

YT Industries enters self-administration

Discount battles and US tariffs are contributing factors that have lead to YT's self-administration

Buying

Shimano MTB drivetrains 2025: CUES to XTR explained

We dive into the specifics of all things Shimano shifting to make things easier when you're shopping for parts, or your next bike

News

Crankbrothers unveils composite Stamp 0 pedals

The new pedals bring Crankbrothers' Stamp design to a "beginner-friendly" composite pedal body

Review

Fox Racing Flexair Greg Minnaar glove review £45.00

Buying

Best mountain bike pedals 2025

From trail and XC to enduro and downhill mountain biking, here are our top picks from the best mountain bike pedals

News

Orbea pulls the cover off the new Rallon

Downduro, anyone? Already ridden to DH victory with the logos covered (before being unveiled on the podium), the latest off-road bike from Orbea is built to conquer both DH and enduro duties. Can the Rallon really do it all?

News

Hunt's Proven Enduro wheels get new rim design and freehub

New wheelset boasts 'category leading impact resistance' at under 2kg... and yep, you guess it, they're more compliant too

News

Is this the best motorsport-inspired mountain bike?

Motorsports and MTB collide once again with this Privateer 161 getting an Alfa-themed paint job and motorsport-inspired componentry

Feature

Which RockShox fork is right for you in 2025?

What to upgrade your rig with a fork from arguably the biggest player on the market? Get to know the current RockShox range and decide which flavour is best for you

Review

Maxxis Forekaster 2.4in 3C MaxxTerra EXO tyre review £65.00

News

Mondraker Arid gravel bike goes alloy

The brand's gravel bike range extends to three models, including the Arid Carbon launched last year