UK handmade carbon frame maker Carbon Wasp launched a new mountain bike designed to shine in wet & muddy winter conditions with a self-explanatory name – the Carbon Gearbox Hardtail. A project in ...
Banshee's Paradox V3 frame has been around for a few years now, but I've got one in to build into a long term test bike which I'm planning to try out in a number different guises. Since its launch, ...
The debate over hardtail vs. full-suspension mountain bikes is never-ending, and there is a dedicated camp of riders on both ...
Struggling to pick between a hardtail and a full sus? Read up on the pros and cons of each here. It’s a commonly held belief that the hardtail is dead – but make no mistake, both styles still have ...
Pinarello's new Dogma XC hardtail was thrust into the spotlight at last night's World Championship cross-country short track (XCC) race on a flat-out course at Glentress, Scotland. Pauline ...
Carbon Wasp has launched a new gearbox hardtail frame, hand made in Yorkshire. Described by the brand as “the ultimate winter hardtail”, it has been a work-in-progress for several years. Adrian Smith, ...
On-One are famous for selling quality steel, alloy and titanium mountain bike frames at bargain prices – and now they're branching out into carbon fibre. These are the first glimpses of their new ...
More often than not, we tend to associate bobbers with big bikes and V-twin engines, but there's no shortage of custom bike builders who buck these trends. For instance, the motorcycle shown below ...
Trek’s latest Powerfly hardtail electric bike is a progression of its predecessor, with a refined frame and drive system and broad range of sizes and build options. The aim of the Powerfly hardtail is ...
We spend a lot of time talking about Australia’s top custom bike firms, but this vast nation is home to many lesser-known builders whose work demands a closer look. Paul Berger is one such individual, ...
Choosing a cross country race bike used to be simple – it was a case of fat tyres, rim brakes and hold on for dear life. Then front (hardtail) and rear (full sus) suspension came along, making life ...