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Liam Mercer

Articles by Liam Mercer

Pirelli Scorpion Race Enduro T DualWALL tyre review

Pirelli’s Scorpion Race range of tyres welcomes burlier casings and tackier rubber compounds to excel when ridden at full gas between the tape. The Pirelli Scorpion Race T DualWall is built for traction and it delivers while balancing impressive rolling efficiency and puncture protection. Providing plenty of grip over natural trails, it does get a little vague over hardpack but one tyre can’t do it all, right?

TweedLove to end enduro MTB, road and gravel events after 2024

TweedLove, an events business known for some of the most renowned and loved enduro, road, gravel, and kid's events in Scotland - and the whole of the UK - has announced it will cease organising events after the 2024 season is over.

YT Industries' new Jeffsy Uncaged takes inspiration from founder Markus Flossmann's bike

Running alongside the Core lineup, YT Industries' Uncaged bikes are special edition builds that come with colourways as extravagant as their specifications. As always, the brand has been cooking up something pretty special with the second MK3 Jeffsy Uncaged model that takes inspiration from the founder of YT Industries, Markus Flossmann.

Schwalbe unveils new Albert and Shredda tyres with Radial technology

With its new Clik valves and the Tacky Chan tyre, Schwalbe has been working seriously hard in the last couple of months. Now, the brand has pulled the covers off of two new MTB tyres, the Albert and the Shredda, with the Shredda featuring a 10mm tread depth, making it the most aggressive tyre the brand has ever made. The exciting feature found on both is the new Radial carcass that promises 30 per cent more contact area and "more grip, safety and comfort". 

Video: Daryl Brown's Summer Surge

Daryl Brown is a rider who needs no introduction. His Crankworx Speed and Style wins as well as numerous FISE Slopestyle crowns have cemented him on the freeride scene and he's also a regular on the DarkFest roster. In this video, Daryl heads to a freshly felled Revolution Bike Park in Wales to celebrate summer riding and tick off some of the UK's newest features.

Rapha Men’s Trail Lightweight T-Shirt jersey review

Designed for fast-wicking, quick-drying and all-out comfort on the hottest days, the Rapha Trail Lightweight T-Shirt further cements Rapha as a top mountain bike apparel brand. Although priced at something premium, it’s simply styled and incredibly effective, firmly making it one of the best mountain bike jerseys. It could perhaps do with a broader shoulder fit.

Rapha Men's Trail Lightweight shorts review

Rapha’s Men’s Trail Lightweight Shorts are primed for all kinds of summer riding thanks to their many pockets. They blend durability with a light and airy fabric that’ll please trail riders everywhere while being burly enough for harder-going, bikepark riding. I have benefitted from sizing up, however, so be sure to check the size guide before parting ways with your cash.

Alpinestars A-Aria Polartec Switch Long sleeve jersey review

With the A-Aria Switch jersey, moto and mountain bike giant, Alpinestars has joined forces with Polartec and employed its technical fabrics to create a cool and dry-riding top. Where Polartec’s fabrics make it comfortable and seriously durable, the cut and mix of different materials affect its positioning among the best mountain bike jerseys. And then there’s the price...

Title L01 grips review

The Title L01 grips are great for those who prefer riding with the thinnest grips possible. With a super slim build, these grips don’t slack on the comfort through clever but very subtle contouring with a simple, yet effective texture that provides plenty of traction. However, the L01s aren’t without durability woes which may affect their positioning among some of the cheaper and hardier options in the competitive best MTB grips space.

GO Outdoors slashes bike prices by over 50 per cent

Outdoor retailer GO Outdoors is the latest company to offer significant savings throughout its range.

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