Liam Mercer
Articles by Liam Mercer
PNW Components Range Stem Gen 3 stem review
PNW's third edition of the Range stem proves to be an excellent companion for the Range bar. Thanks to a handy GoPro mount and a range of useful markings, it's extra functional. It's a great stem, aside from a limited range of lengths and portly build.
e*thirteen joins the high flow clog free valve game
e*thirteen has joined the likes of Reserve and 76 Projects to create a valve that's designed to prevent sealant clogs, messy tyre installation, and to offer high volume airflow. Introducing the Quick Fill Plasma Valve.
Team ORCC: The guys get training
For Team ORCC, February has been all about training and preparation for the upcoming race season. In this video, we catch up with the guys to see what they're doing to get fit and ready before racing really kicks off.
Hope introduces the brand new Tech 4 brake lever
Hope has unveiled the all-new Tech 4 brake lever. It uses the brand's 25+ years of experience designing brakes to design a brake that boosts power while delivering that power consistently as soon as that lever is pulled.
Intense's XC and trail bikes get updated for 2022
Intense has introduced the 2022 Sniper and Primer ranges with each bike benefiting from updated componentry and a fresh lick of paint. The brand has also made some changes to its prices and what you'll actually pay.
Pivot pulls the covers off the new Shadowcat
Promising cheetah-like acceleration, eye-blink direction changes, and the 'soul of a trail shredder with the legs of Usain Bolt' is Pivot's new Shadowcat. Not only does it rock one of the coolest names in the bike biz it rolls on a pair of 650b hoops and comes with 140mm of squish.
Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi Tool review
The Torque Covert 7 Crank Multi-Tool makes clever use of the negative space in your crank. While it’s impressively comprehensive, perfectly secure, and rather nice to use, it falls foul of the greatest sin: it rattles when sheathed in the crank.
5 cool things from 1816, Momum, 76 Projects, Royal Racing, and Bontrager
This week a plethora of cool bits and pieces come from 1816, Momum, and 76 Projects. There's also more from Bontrager and Royal Racing. Dive in! Here are 5 cool things.
Orbea presents the new Onna - An entry level XC bike
With the aim of creating a bike that's ideal for riders who are uncovering a newly found passion in mountain biking, Orbea has launched the Onna. It comes with a geometry that focuses on fun and control with modern components and a lifetime frame warranty.
Salsa adds to the Stormchaser GRX 810 1x Sus to the lineup
The Stormchaser, Salsa's single speed gravel bike designed especially for harsh conditions has now been given 11-speed shifting, suspension, and even a dropper post, making it even more capable than before. Though, it holds its name as a bad weather brawler.