A beady-eyed bike geek spotted the new Fazua Remote Bx in place on a Trek in recent Fazua press release photos. The tip-off, got us thinking - are Trek in the process of designing a light weight e-mtb using the Fazua Evation motor? 

Whilst it's generally hard to get hold of any new mountain bikes at the moment, we suspect the release of new 2021 Boardman full suspension trail bikes will be met with much anticipation. The brand change things up with progressive geometry and 29er wheels this year. 

Schwalbe have introduced their new Super range of new tyre casings with the aim of making choosing the right tyre easier but does it work? Our Jon runs you through the key details of the range in this video.

New in this week are two bikes, one budget hardtail and a Merida that houses the all new Shimano STEP EP8 e-bike motor. Aside from the bikes there's new tyre inserts from Tannus, now made for tubeless setups plus a range of Ortlieb bikepacking bags and a saddle from Spank.

The Ergon SMC Sport Gel Women's mountain bike saddle is a brand new perch designed to best distribute pressure from the female pelvis. The small design is still a little wide though, which causes pressure, and it's heavy – but it is decently robust.

The Endura Hummvee Lite Icon Glove is a cheap, light summer glove for the budget-conscious rider who doesn't want the bulk of much padding or protection. It offers minimalist styling and good durability, but also a palm area that wrinkles up a little.

Cairn Cycles has just launched their 2021 E-Adventure V2 electric gravel bike with frame and specification updates. Sticking with the Fazua Evation motor, the lightweight e-gravel bike will be available in two different build options, both at a pocket-friendly prices. 

Crankbrothers' Synthesis Enduro i9 Alloy wheels are a more affordable version of their E11 carbon set, and use the same position-specific rim widths and spoke counts. It's a solid Boost-width 27.5" or 29" wheelset that looks smart and stays the distance, but the claimed benefits in compliance and tracking over regular wheels are hard to feel. 

Hot off the heels of their e-bike launch, Privateer release details of their new short travel trail bike, the 141. With a little less travel but keeping the progressive geometry and good spec at a very reasonable price, this trail bike looks like one of the most exciting bikes to be launched this year. 

Finishing the recent 2,000km GBDuro bikepacking race in 7 days, 17 hours, and 44 minutes. Taking in 30,000m of climbing, following the GB Divide route and carrying 8 days of food and kit, Josh also self-filmed as he rode. Take 20 minutes over breakfast and watch as events unfold.