Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
Video: The Passion Behind The New Scott Patron eRIDE
We knew about Scott's latest e-mountain bike, the Patron eRIDE way back in September. Its level of tech built into the bike and its new Bosche motor all look pretty impressive but today the brand has released a video to bolster the bike's launch. Give it a watch to get an insight into the bike's design process.
Selle Italia presents the X-Bow - An all new saddle designed for off-road bikes
The X-Bow is Selle Italia's newest release and it's been designed towards all manner of off-road cyclists, from gravel riders all the way over to enduro hitters. The new saddle comes using a new rail fixing technique which is said to make it even more comfortable than the saddles already on offer.
Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 tyre review
Maxxis updating the Shorty came as quite the surprise as the original had firmly cemented itself as a go-to tyre for winter riding for tonnes of riders out there. However, the update has made the Shorty Gen 2 a much more winter focused tyre, sacrificing a smidge of versatility for all-out grip and confidence in soft conditions.
The cat's out of the bag - Cotic is making an e-bike
Cotic, a brand best known for its steel-framed bikes of kinds has, today, thrown us a bit of a curveball as it has been announced that there's a Cotic e-bike in the making. While techy stuff and information about the bike is pretty thin at the moment, we've got a few pictures to show off and some of the story behind the new e-bike.
Five Ten Trailcross GTX shoe review
Five Ten has brought GORE-TEX into the fray and has built the Trailcross GTX with a waterproof membrane. It’s a high-topped pedal shoe that’s proven to be comfortable, mega grippy on the bike, and absolutely waterproof. However, the laces have a habit of coming undone, and the sole wears quickly.
Orange's Stage 6 gets the Evo treatment
Orange has given the heavy-hitting 29er, the Stage 6 the Evo treatment. The focus of this bike is firmly on its geometry with the brand claiming that it'll be the only bike you'll ever need. Although, this bike is not just about its shape as it also gets a number of neat features built into the frame.
Sisters of Send festival to take place in May 2022
Those with their ear to the ground will know that during recent years the Sisters of Send women's mountain bike festival has had its fair share of delays. That is, until now as the festival has set a date in May 2022 to kick things off.
5 cool things from State Bicycle Co., Syncros, 76 Projects, Bontrager and Muc-Off
The cool things are still rolling in with absolutely no sign of slowing down. This week, we've got some Ozzy-themed kit from State Bicycle Co., some fuzzy cleaning gloves from Muc-Off, a Wavecel lid from Bontrager, and an A.S.S bag... I'll leave you to guess what that might be.
Fox now offers suspension decal kits in 11 new colours
Every mountain bike rider will have done something to customise their bike and now Fox has made it possible to take customisation one step further. The brand now offers official decal packs for both the range of forks and shocks so you can either colour match your bike, or go crazy with colour.
The Canyon Torque gets a refresh for 2022
Today, Canyon has given the Torque a refresh, not only updating the spec but giving it a new lease of life with updated geometry, all of the wheel size options and budget-friendly aluminium models. The brand says it's a bike that's sorted for big bike parks but also capable of exploring the backcountry without wrecking your legs too soon.