Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
Cane Creek brings 3D-printed titanium cranks to e-MTBs
We've seen the eeWings, a beautiful-looking crankset fetching a premium and upping the aesthetic on even the most drool-worthy of bikes. Now, Cane Creek has brought its Wings crankset to the e-MTB platform, introducing the Electric Wings, built using 3D- printed titanium.
Pembree D2A pedal review
Pembree is an eco-friendly brand that doesn't skimp on performance or build quality. Those two points ring ever true with the brand’s D2A pedals, which are one of the best MTB flat pedal options on the market thanks to the stunning aesthetics paired with an almost immovable grip. However, the lack of a real concave comes at a cost.
Canyon's Exceed gets new colours and models
Canyon's cross-country hardtail, the Exceed has been given a refresh for 2023. This year, the bike is graced with a new lick of paint, but that brand has also launched a new, more affordable model.
Ohlins TTX22m.2 rear shock review
Affectionately known as 'Swedish Gold', Öhlins' TTX22m.2 is the brand's latest coil shock that gets a range of updates that have made it more user-friendly than before. With that, it’s easy to set up and it balances a level of comfort and grip with a lively responsiveness that many will appreciate. But against Fox and RockShox, it’s more of an investment
Tailfin shows off its new top tube pack
For fans of Tailfin's well reviewed Cargo Cage, Trunk Top Bag and Alloy Rack, the addition of a top tube bag has been a long time coming.
Shimano is working on a direct mount derailleur
Just last week SRAM launched its long-awaited direct-mount derailleurs alongside some stealthy new brake levers and already we've caught wind of Shimano following suit. Here's everything you need to know.
Cannondale adds Topstone LAB71 to the premium bike range
Cannondale Topstone is a gravel bike that's loved for its minimalist suspension solution and now, the brand has taken things up a notch and added the premium LAB71 touch to the gravel bike. The Topstone LAB71 is available as a frameset only and utilises Cannondale's carbon know-how to make the bike lighter than ever before without sacrificing stiffness or strength.
Race Face Aeffect R flat pedal review
While its looks are minimalist, the Race Face Aeffect R is a pedal that packs quite the punch. The pedals combine unquestionable grip with a large and supportive platform.
Discovery TV coverage details for 2023 UCI MTB World Cup
Mountain bike racing fans are set to enjoy the World Cup season a bit differently this year after Discovery acquired rights to the broadcast coverage. Now, the company best known for its nature documentaries has revealed details of how it'll go about bringing the best mountain bike racing coverage to your television screens.
Leatt AirFlex Hybrid Pro knee pad review
Leatt’s AirFlex Knee Guard Hybrid Pro has been built to offer lightweight but flexible protection and they certainly do just that. They are comfortable pads with tonnes of coverage and an impressively high level of protection that can be used all day. However, they are not entirely faultless as they're not great at wicking moisture and the price is on the higher side of the spectrum.