I’ve been running the HEL Advocate brakes on my bike for the last six months, and in that time they’ve seen pretty much everything: wet winter slop, rocky descents, long fire-road drags, tight tech, and everything in between. After half a year of riding with them (and installing on them in the workshop), I’ve got a clear picture of what they’re like to live with. Spoiler: they’re very good. HEL are well known in the motorsport world, so I was curious to see how their engineer

If you’ve ever watched a child wobble their way around on a bike with stabilisers, you’ll know the struggle. Leaning the wrong way on corners, pedalling furiously but barely turning, and eventually needing to “re-learn” how to ride once the stabilisers come off. There’s a better way. What is a Balance Bike? A balance bike is a small, pedal-free bike designed to help children learn the core skills of cycling; balance, coordination, and control, before introducing pedals. Kids

When it comes to downhill riding, bike park laps, races, or hitting the enduro trails, having a helmet that offers both comfort and protection is non-negotiable. The Abus Hidrop Full Face Helmet stands out as a prime choice for riders seeking safety without compromising on style or price. Comfort and Ventilation One of the biggest concerns with full-face helmets is ventilation, especially during long, intense rides. Thankfully, the Abus Hidrop has been designed with excellent

The Goodyear Newton Trail tyres are designed to provide excellent grip and control, but how do they fare across different terrains?

#designedfordown £4,999 When you think e-bike, you automatically think of the climbing ability. That's where the new Focus Sam² is different. This bike has all the geometry of an enduro beast! This 29er enduro ripper comes with 170mm travel in the from of a Rockshox Super Deluxe shock and the all new Zeb fork. As for the rest of the bikes spec it sits comfortably in the mid range tier which is what you'd expect from a bike at this price. It comes with a Sram GX drivetrain an

When I first installed the Michelin Wild Enduro tyres I was very impressed. Having now ridden them for over a year, here are my thoughts on the popular tyres. When it came to setting these up tubeless on my Giant AM wheelset it was surprisingly easy. I had both front and rear on the rim and seated within a couple of minutes, all just using a track pump.