Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
Cane Creek's Tigon shock combines air and coil tech
Cane Creek, a brand known for its suspension components and titanium cranks, has revealed its new DB Twin Tube shock tech. The all-new Tigon shock is neither a coil shock nor an air unit, but rather a combination of the two concepts. It promises the unlimited adjustability of the air shock and the supple small-bump sensitivity of the fabled coil. Read on for all the details.
Transition's TransAm makes a return for 2024
After a seven year hiatus, Transition has brought back its TransAm hardtail. Although it's available for just a limited period, the new bike gets updated geometry, a well-sorted build spec and two colourways. Here are all of the details.
ODI Vans v2.1 MTB Lock On Grips review
ODI’s Vans MTB Lock On Grips brought the famed waffle tread pattern of the Vans shoe and made it into a grip. The brand has now completely revamped the grip and the result is the Vans v2.1 MTB Lock On Grips. It brings a host of updates, all of which work to make one of the coolest-looking options in the best MTB grips segment.
Help refurbish Ashton Court's Nova trail with Ride Bristol
Ride Bristol, with help from Stif Mountain Bikes, is calling for help to refurbish Ashton Court's much-loved Nova trail in Bristol with free dig days taking place throughout November.
Canyon sets to redefine cross-country MTBs with Lux Trail
When it was first introduced, Canyon took the Lux full-suspension cross-country bike, gave it a little bit more travel, and made the geometry a little bit more aggressive. The result was the Lux Trail, a bike that could take on more demanding trails with the efficiency of an XC bike. Now, Canyon has gone back to that formula and expanded it further, creating the latest version of the Lux Trail.
Specialized updates Kenevo SL with 1.2 SL motor
After reaching high praise from many, Specialized has gone back and given its Kenevo SL e-MTB a refresh for 2024. a visit. The new heavy-hitting lightweight e-bike now gets Specialized's SL 1.2 motor and heaps more adjustability.
Melon Optics Kingpin glasses review
The Melon Optics Kingpin glasses are a full-frame offering that benefits from the usual customisation and the excellent Zeiss lens that we’ve come to expect from the brand. They look slick, too, making them a top choice for anyone who wants a quality set of specs. However, as they straddle the line between fashion and performance, they are lacking in some areas which may affect their position among the best mountain bike sunglasses.
Birzman Essential Tool Box review
The Birzman Essential Tool Box is a starter tool kit that firmly stands as a great starter tool kit thanks to its range of good quality and useful tools housed within a solid carry case. It’ll easily solve many newbie maintenance tasks while providing an excellent booster to those who already have a few tools under their belt. However, for modern bikes, the Birzman Essential Tool Box needs a few extra tools to be complete.
Video: Finding the balance in the Tweed Valley
In 2016, 7mesh rider Innes Graham crashed as he was training for his turn at the World Cup Downhill, resulting in a broken femur. This injury caused Innes to step away from mountain biking and the rigours of professional racing.
Topeak Ratchet Rocket NTX+ multitool review
Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX+ takes all of the goodness found in its Ratchet Rocket series of multi-tools and throws a very useful TorqBit into the mix. While it’s a bit spendier than most pocket-sized torque wrenches, few carry the outright functionality of Topeak’s offering which has earned itself a rightful spot as one of the best bike multi-tools and torque wrenches you can buy.