Canyon's brand new Spectral 125 takes its inspiration from the very well-received Spectral platform but drops the travel figures while retaining a similar geometry. The result is said to be a full aggro, all-rounder ripper thanks to some weight savings, adjustments to the bike's suspension kinematics, and a revised frame.

Canyon has just released the all-new Spectral 125. It rocks a whole new frame with far less travel, a 100g weight saving against its heavier hitting sibling and it looks to offer a very different riding experience. We’ve got the Spectral 125 CF8 build in for testing and we've managed to give it a bit of a pre-launch spin. Here are our first thoughts.

Giant has given the Trance 29 a well deserved update. For 2022, the bike's suspension platform gets a refresh and the geometry gets even more progressive. The brand says that it offers the same balance of responsiveness and control on techy singletrack as the carbon Trance Advanced Pro 29 while being built around an alloy frame.

Even Storm Eunice won't stop us from showing off the cool and interesting kit that's landed for testing. This week, we're highlighting the bags and trousers that have been sent to our team of testers.

Especially for 2022, Canyon has given the Neuron:ON a fresh lick of paint and has updated the spec. Now, all bikes get a Shimano EP8 built around an alloy frame and the battery sizes are scaled to the frame sizes.

The CUBE Strover is an enduro focused open face mountain bike helmet. It’s reasonably lightweight and perfectly breezy; however, its build quality doesn’t quite live up to its hefty price tag, and it’s not the comfiest lid on the market.

The Hope Union Clip Pedal range is a long-awaited addition to the brand's lineup and we've had the TC model in for testing. While only compatible with Hope's own cleats, the pedal offers loads of pin adjustment, easy engagement, and a solid feel when clipped in.

With the TERRA ATLAS, Fizik aims to offer one shoe for all manners of off-road riding, be it gravel, mountain, and more. That's with thanks to a host of features and a generous fit.

The cool things just keep on coming at off-road.cc. This week, some fancy carbon gravel wheels, enduro focussed knee guards and a handlebar bag makes it into 5 cool things. There's even kit from Gore's new spring collection, as proof that better weather and dusty trails are just around the corner.

The engineers over at Lee Cougan have been super busy working behind the scenes to achieve a better riding experience through sophisticated mtb solutions. Those efforts have culminated in the Comptrol handlebar, a one-piece bar, and stem that promises high performance for the highest levels of competition that offers no compromises.