Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
Quoc launches two new off-road shoes - and a pair of slippers
The British cycling shoe brand Quoc has broadened its shoe range, introducing two shoes that cater more to those who ride cross-country mountain bikes - and a pair of slippers.
Quoc Gran Tourer XC shoe review
Quoc has taken its proven Gran Tourer concept and has shaped it into a shoe that’ll appeal to those whose riding straddles the line between gravel and cross-country.
The Revel Ranger gets reworked and revitalised
Revel's original Ranger in 2020 brought the brand's Canfield Balance Formula to a cross-country platform. Now, Revel has given the Ranger a fresh new look with a redesigned rear end and a one-tool system, bringing a host of new benefits.
Team ORCC '23 | EP.02 pt 1 - Suspension setup for enduro
We are back with another edition of Team ORCC '23 and this time we join myself, and I go off to the Forest of Dean to visit Sprung to have suspension wizard, Jake Ireland set up my Lapierre Spicy's suspension perfectly.
The Terra CLX II is Roval's lightest gravel wheelset
Built to suit every gravel rider, whether you're a big distance bikepacker or someone who prefers mixing their surfaces, Roval's new Terra CLX II wheelset is said to combine lightweight with durability. Here's everything you need to know.
Fox expands shock family with Float and Float SL models
Today, suspension giant Fox has expanded its rear shock range with the addition of the Float and Float SL. The former is designed to balance lightweight with trail capability and the latter is a race-ready cross-country focussed unit. Here's everything you need to know.
The Scratch NDR is Prologo's latest XC and marathon saddle
Prologo has added a fresh saddle to its range and this time the brand has collaborated with racers at the top of their game to create the Scratch NDR. The new saddle will look to upset the perennial players in the best mountain bike saddle space, boasting racing DNA that is said to improve comfort and performance where it's needed. Read on for all the details.
CushCore now comes in a Trail specific build
Since its release, CushCore has become the Hoover, or Jacuzzi of the tyre insert world, providing vital rim protection and tyre support for riders everywhere. Now, the brand has expanded its range with CushCore Trail, tyre inserts designed especially for the needs of the trail rider. Here are all of the details.
Yeti introduces the SB135 - a 650b trail bike
Late last year Yeti overhauled a number of its bikes and now, the brand has brought all of those updates to an all-new model, the SB135. This new bike is designed to unlock the rider's creativity thanks to the fact it breaks current trends by employing a full 650b wheel set-up. Here's everything you need to know.
WTB Devo w/Pickup titanium saddle review
Coming in as the first all-new saddle in seven years, WTB’s new Devo is an e-bike-specific saddle that makes pedal-assisted life that bit easier. It’s comfortable, supportive, and designed with the demands of the e-MTB in mind, making it well worth considering for any e-mountain biker. However, longer rails and a greater selection of sizes wouldn’t go amiss.