Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
New Santa Cruz Bronson gets updated suspension design
The Santa Cruz Bronson is a bike for those who can only have one. Santa Cruz has given the Bronson a well-deserved refresh boasting 150mm of rear travel. Santa Cruz has paid special attention to its suspension kinematic, claiming that it's the best VPP it's ever made. Here's everything we know.
Norco Sight C1 mountain bike review
Norco’s latest Sight joins the Optic in the brand's latest round of updates that have graced both bikes with a high-pivot suspension platform. This platform was honed and proven aboard the Range enduro bike and the brand’s downhill bike. Sitting in the all-mountain category, the Sight C1 has a real penchant for descending, providing a planted and controlled ride. However, its all-round performance is stifled by its slow-going character when ascending.
Kona adds the Remote X and 160 DL to its e-mountain bike roster
Hot off the heels of the launch of Kona's latest mountain bikes, the Process 153 and Process 134, are two brand-new e-mountain bikes. The Remote X is built to be a heavy-hitting uplift replacement bike, whereas the Remote 160 takes up trail duties. Here's everything you need to know.
Fox ditches the cables with its first wireless dropper, the Transfer Neo
With brands such as RockShox, Magura, Brand-X and KS already on the wireless hype train, Fox has found itself a little late to the post. The brand has finally unveiled its entry into the wireless dropper post market with the Transfer Neo. Fox's new wireless dropper promises lightning-fast actuation speeds, a lower stack, longer travel and a more natural lever feel.
SUNringle's new SR 309/307 wheels are primed for enduro and downhill riding
The most durable wheels form the heart of any heavy-hitting mountain bike. Without strength, you simply won't have the confidence to ride the radical terrain that comprises top-level enduro and downhill courses. With that in mind, SUNringle's new SR 307 and SR 309 wheels for enduro and downhill look set to bring big strength in an affordable alloy package.
The new Voodoo Canzo full-suspension mountain bike is a budget-friendly bargain
Despite being overshadowed by the brand's solid range of hardtail mountain bikes, Voodoo's Canzo is its long-standing full-suspension bike that's built to blend performance with a very accessible price. Now, Voodoo has completely revamped its full-suspension mountain bike, hauling its geometry right into 2024 with prices starting at a very friendly £1,400. Here's everything we know.
Trek's new Procaliber cross-country bike introduces IsoBow technology
Specialized's new Epic 8 (and Chisel) as well as Pinarello's Dogma XC have been the defining bikes of 2024. Although a little late to the party, Trek has unveiled its new Procaliber that bins its IsoSpeed decoupler in favour of a new IsoBow technology. Plus, there's a new alloy build. Here's everything we know.
Rapid Racer Products ProGuard Front Bolt On Mini V2 mudguard review
Earlier this year, Rapid Racer Products unveiled its updated ProGuard Bolt On V2, bringing a host of new features and an increased compatibility range. With it, the brand has only improved on what was already an excellent mudguard, securing its place as one of the best MTB mudguards on the market.
Fulcrum moves into trail with the Metal Carbon and Metal ALX wheelsets
After Fulcrum's return to MTB, the brand focussed on the cross-country market, developing strong, lightweight hoops to last through the technical courses on the top-level XC scene. Today, the brand has moved into the trail space with its new Metal Carbon and Metal ALX wheelsets, built to provide performance and agility as well as reliability.
DJI Osmo Action 4 action camera review - Powerful but modestly priced
Best known for its collection of gimbals and drones, the DJI Osmo Action camera has been a staple of the range for quite a while now. Now in its fourth edition, DJI’s entry into the best MTB action camera segment packs one hell of a punch, especially considering its quality-to-price ratio. Although, it’s limited in its stabilisation and lens-width options.