Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
Spinergy brings stringy spokes to MTB wheels - Brand announces MTX line-up
We've seen Spingery's motocross inspired PBO spokes on gravel wheels in the past and they've reviewed rather well (see that here). Now, the brand has brought that very same tech to mountain bike and e-bike specific wheelsets. Here are the details.
First Look: 2021 Cotic FlareMAX G4- Cotic's progressive downcountry ripper
After its release back in May, we were super keen to see what Cotic had in store with its new down country bike. The FlareMAX is said to be a serious jack-of-all-trades thanks to a seriously long geometry, 29" wheels, and a mere 125mm of suspension at the rear. Here's what the bike is all about.
5 cool things from FiveTen, Specialized, Ergon, Boost Coffee Co. and Topeak
This week's 5 cool things sees in a whole bunch of fresh to the market kit. We've got even more shoes from FiveTen, Ergon's new hip pack, Cotic's down country ripper and a super clever track pump from Topeak that everyone in the office is unashamedly excited about. Dive in, here's what to expect on the site in the coming weeks.
720 Protections Awake 1.0 helmet review
With the Awake 1.0, 720 Protections has rethought helmet tech and has brought in some innovations purely in the name of safety. While forward-thinking tech designed to protect us is always great to see, the execution leaves a lot to be desired, especially when compared with competitive helmets.
Scott introduces the Patron eRIDE - An all-new ebike for 2022
Scott's all-new ebike, the Patron eRIDE is promised to set a new standard for integration with a cleverly mounted shock, along with a sleek handlebar, internal cable routing and a 750Wh battery. With that, it's designed to be an all-day ripper with fancy built-in lights. Here's everything you need to know.
Yeti unleashes the 160E - A race team race bike with a motor for 2022
For fans of Yeti bikes, this is big news as the brand has finally released an e-bike. Dubbed the 160E, it's designed especially to be raced and ride as well under power as it can past its limiter. It gets a brand new linkage designed especially for e-bike applications and Shimano's EP8 motor. Here are all of the juicy details.
5 cool things from Knog, Privateer, Ride Concepts, Sigma and 100%
It's September and it's most definitely autumn now. The nights are very clearly drawing in meaning it's nearly prime time to get testing some lights. That's not all, as we've also got some D3O equipped shoes, lengthy knee guards, Sigma's new cycling computer, and an enduro-ready bike made especially for privateers. It's 5 cool things time.
First Look: 2021 Privateer 161 - Does the bike match the demands of its namesake?
The Privateer 161 was designed to fulfill the needs of those who race the likes of the EWS but without the support of factory teams. It's built with the geometry to go downhill fast whilst remaining an easy climber and the frame comes teeming with features all with the aim of longevity and serviceability. Let's take a look at what we've got here.
Polaris Bikewear AM500 TX Repel shorts review
Polaris Bikewear’s AM500 TX Repel shorts are built to be durable and to provide a hint of weather protection during the wetter months. However, their excellent fit, thoughtful pockets, and superb comfort make them a solid contender for year-round use.
Polaris Bikewear Vista SS jersey review
As its name suggests, the Vista SS jersey from Polaris Bikewear is a short sleeve jersey made to be cool and super breathable. It comes with an excellent build quality with neat features making it ideal for summer use. However, the heavier weight fabric can get a little warm on those seriously hot days, and the styling won’t be for everyone.