Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
Video: Watch Bernard Kerr rip the limited edition Pivot Trail 425 Enduro build
Inspired by staff and customers custom builds, Pivot has launched a limited edition version of their Trail 425 trail bike. Featuring chunkier fork, hollow-forged cranks and fat carbon 34mm rims, this edition of the Trail 425 becomes an enduro shredder. Bernard Kerr shows you exactly how hard this trail and enduro bike can be ridden.
Park Tool MT-20 multitool review
Park Tool’s MT-20 is an incredibly small multitool that carries only the bare essentials. If you frequent the bike park or are partial to a lunchbreak spin, this tool is easy to dump in a pocket and forget about until you really need it. However, the MT-20 won’t get you out of every situation without a walk back to the car.
Torque Slimline 16 multitool review
The Torque Slimline 16 is a lightweight, comprehensive multitool that can sort out most trailside mishaps. The slim design makes it perfect for stashing in your pocket or slipping into a bum bag, but it can become a little fiddly when winding down a bolt.
Voodoo launch new Bizango Carbon for just £1000 - carbon frame bike released
Budget brand, Voodoo, known for their test topping hardtails have announced their brand new Bizango Carbon. The bike features a full carbon frame with a pretty sorted build kit to boot. The Bizango Carbon is available through the Halfords website (and hopefully in stores) for just £1,000.
Salsa Cycles announce the Frontier 300 - a coast to coast gravel race with a difference
Salsa Cycles announce the launch of the Frontier 300, a coast to coast race that'll take riders from the west coast of Scotland to the east. Salsa says this is far from your usual coast to coast with a high point of 550m and a section of hike-a-bike. The end goal is 'brunch on the beach'.
Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ multitool review
Featuring nearly every tool you’ll need, Topeak's Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ is a very versatile portable workshop. Its tiny size means you can stash it in a pocket and (so long as you also have a pump) be well prepared for any calamity. It's even good as an entry-level tool kit for home use, or as an in-car emergency option when packing as light as possible.
Blackburn Piston 2 floor pump review
Blackburn's Piston 2 floor pump is a no frills get-the-job-done pump that's best suited to gravel and road riders, although mountain bikers will still be impressed with rugged design and easy action.
Nukeproof updates the Digger gravel bike for 2020
Nukeproof has announced an updated Digger gravel bike for 2020, promising gravel bike performance with the soul of a mountain bike. Nukeproof has added pack mount bosses for the ultimate versatility, making the new Digger capable of bike packing epics or lively commutes.
Zwift goes off road with new mountain bike training plans
Known for road-based training plans used by cyclists of all persuasions, Zwift has now added two new off-road training plans and has added new mountain bikes to the app all to help you get stronger for that seriously horrific climb or prep you for your first gravel event.
Topeak Hexus X multi tool review
Topeak's Hexus X updates an already award-winning format to store more tools and secure twin tyre levers. Its extended range – in a reasonably small and light package – makes the Hexus X extremely versatile and, at £23, it's seriously good value.