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Schwalbe Wicked Will
Schwalbe sent us two pairs of their latest Wicked Will. They sit in between the full XC style Racing Ralph and the more knobbly Nobby Nic. Ideal for trail bikes and that new downcountry thing those marketeers keep talking about. If the name Wicked Will sounds familiar, you’re right. Back in the days of 26’’ tires Will was already part…
Schwalbe Eddy Current
E-bikes and tyres have had a rocky relationship so far in the development of this new genre of cycling. Plus tyres were deemed appropriate due to the increased traction, but wholly failed to deliver the durability demanded by electric mountain bikes. Those who demanded more durability from tyres went in search of downhill or gravity casings, yet what if an…
Schwalbe Magic Mary (SnakeSkin/Addix Soft)
Schwalbe’s Magic Mary has been a top choice tyre for many aggressive trail riders since its release in 2014. It's a classic tread pattern from the German tyre behemoth, but has the fresh wizardry from Wolfgang Arenz in the rubber recipe made the Mary even more magical? The tread pattern of the Magic Mary hasn’t changed from the previous versions,…
1 month ago
Schwalbe strives to be the most sustainable bicycle tire manufacturer in the world. This is why Schwalbe UK began working with Plannet Zero in 2021…
6 months ago
This film series sure put a Scottish road trip on the menu for 2022... In this episode of Scotty’s Scotland Showcase we’re in the Cairngorms,…
7 months ago
Explore these unreal single tracks located in the northeast of the Scotchman lands. Aberdeenshire is an emerging destination within Scotland and the region’s mountain bike…
7 months ago
The 1st episode of Scotty's Scotland Showcase is out! Perthshire is Scotty Laughland's go to riding destination within Scotland as it's centrally located and, according…
7 months ago
Last Monday, 1st of November, Scotty Laughland released the trailer for his first ever short film series, 'Scotty's Scotland Showcase' featuring the best MTB trails…
1 year ago
Quite simply, did anyone have as much fun as Kirt Voreis did last year?!
2 years ago
German downhill champion Nina Hoffmann is one of the most progressive talents in international mtb racing. The former professional javelin thrower only made the transition…
2 years ago
Addix followed by Super: Two years ago Schwalbe came out with their new edition of MTB-compounds, now five innovative carcass constructions have emerged – fully…
3 years ago
French and British riders triumphant amidst Mercedes-Benz UCI World Cup thriller. France’s Marine Cabirou and Britain’s Laurie Greenland scored a pair of debut victories at…
3 years ago
Check out this rad city riding! Scotty Laughland struck gold on his trip to Slovenia. This is not what you'd expect from your typical urban…
3 years ago
Racing and riding bikes around the world is every kid's dream! So after establishing the Polygon UR Development Team Polygon decided to start the Polygon…
3 years ago
It's fair to say that not all eBikes are made equal when it comes to looks! But Commencal may have just hit the nail squarely…
Issue 70
Nico Vink has been the man to push big mountain freestyle riding for more than a decade, but where is he from, where is he at and where is he going? Jarno Hoogland tracks the OG of boundary pushing freeride down for a catch up!
Issue 69
Scott has been part of the biking scene for ages. From the beginnings of the EWS to being a GMBN presenter he’s done a lot. We caught up with the content creator for a chat on riding, filming and life.
Issue 69
Brakes see a lot of abuse, and with some simple maintenance they last a lot longer.
Issue 68
We did a lot of testing this autumn. We rode the 4060 ST from SCOR and tried the Mullet Santa Cruz Bronson. We got our hands on Bold’s art object the Linkin 135 and gave CUBE’s Danny Hart replica the Two15 SLT a test. On components we review Magura’s MT7 Pro’s, Suntours Durolux forks, IndustryNine Enduro 306 V3 wheels, Riding Culture jeans, Enve M6 bar/stem combo and more!
Issue 66
Schwalbe will hook a lucky reader up with a fresh set of Magic Mary’s and Nobby Nics! Click here to subscribe and enter!
Issue 66
On test this issue: BMC’s flagship down country beast the Fourstroke LT and Santa Cruz Tallboy X01. The PNW Loam post & lever, Fizik’s Tensor shoes, Schwalbe’s new Wicked Will, clothing from Double3, Peaty’s Clean&Lube; kit and OneUp’s EDC tool.
Issue 64
Even with a massive shortage of bikes, we managed to get some amazing bikes on test for you. Read our honest opinion on the CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160, Merida Big trail, Transition PBJ and a selection of parts by Kids Ride Shotgun, Melon Optics and OneUp components.
Issue 58
Ghost's big hitter, Cannondales new Habit and some of electric numbers from Haibike, Greyp and Merida, plus Rou’s new ride from Cube! Drivetrains get given a grinding with Box and SRAM offering affordable wide range gearing plus kit from Lake, Leatt and Hope.
Issue 56
Ewen Turner takes a budget mountain bike and enters a three-day enduro race in Exmoor. Can a low-cost hardtail survive the beating? Find out how he got on and whether he was still smiling at the end of a gruelling but awesome multi-day stage race.
Issue 56
We catch up with Alastair Beckett, bike designer extraordinaire, and responsible for some of the most successful bikes on the race circuit. Alistair talks about bike design, the rise of the high pivot bike and what the future may hold for mountain bikes.
Issue 56
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