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Rachael Wight

Articles by Rachael Wight

Is the new 2019 Marzocchi Bomber Z1 just a Fox fork?

Under new ownership by Fox, Marzocchi has been on a comeback lately, using the suspension giants to glide back into the public eye. The release of their 2019 Bomber Z1 fork uses trickle down Fox tech alongside the release of a Marzocchi Transfer dropper post (sound familiar?) and a set of Bomber 58 downhill forks. 

New Yeti SB100 combines XC pace with trail bike prowess

The SB100 is the new 100mm travel cross country bike from Yeti, it looks to replace the ASR and offers speed and good handling in an XC/trail bike package. 

Kali Protectives Maya Helmet Review

The unisex Kali Protectives Maya helmet is a trail and enduro lid that reigns supreme in the comfort stakes. Safety levels are also kept high using Kali’s own Composite Fusion technology but the lid is a little hot and the retention system needs some work to make it perfect.

Ride 100% introduce Speedcraft Air sunglasses with nasal dilation strips

You'll have seen athletes with nasal strips across the bridge of the nose, right? Well, Ride 100% have just launched a new pair of glasses, the Speedcraft Air's which do two jobs in one - protect your eyes and increase nasal dilation, no joke, this is a real thing!

Annie Last wins mountain bike cross-country at the Commonwealth Games

England's Annie Last won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2018 in Australia with second British rider, Evie Richards coming in to take the Silver in an England 1-2!

Easton release new Gravel Shifting Rings with 2x chainrings specifically for gravel and adventure bikes

We'd agree with Easton when they say 'road gearing isn't made for gravel' so welcome the news of their new Gravel Shifting Rings released today. The chainrings provide a choice of direct mount 2x in three sizes, made with gravel and adventure bikes in mind. 

Come to the Tredz Big Demo Day and test bikes from Cannondale, Giant, Scott Specialized and loads more

Come and test mountain bikes with us and Tredz in the Forest of Dean! On Saturday 28th April 2018 we will be taking part in their massive demo day where they've got 15 bike brands in attendance with a huge range of bikes all ready for you to test. From cross-country hardtails to long travel enduro rig's they've got it all, including some excellent demo loops to ride. 

First Look: Santa Cruz Nomad Alloy R V4

We’ve just taken a delivery of an aluminium Santa Cruz Nomad and it's the 'R' model, meaning this is the cheapest bike int he range. Identical to the carbon version of the bike in every way other than the frame material, this 170mm enduro bike looks ready to roll straight out of the box for our month of testing. 

Norco Range A3 650b review

The Norco Range A3 is an alloy enduro bike with strong downhill potential but it’s left wanting longer and roomier geometry to really make the most of the suspension on offer.

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