Your knees are usually the things to hit the ground the hardest during a spill, so it's incredibly wise to keep yourself protected with a solid pair of knee pads. We've rounded up the best we've tested to make buying your next pair simple.

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How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 e-bike motors? | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips A couple of weeks ago, Avinox unveiled its new M2S and M2 drive systems, toting huge 150Nm and 1,500Wh figures, with 60 brands in tow, releasing bikes equipped with the new motors. But with so many…

With new products promising revolutionary performance, it's always healthy to approach them with a hint of scepticism. So we got in touch with the folk at Avinox to find out how it intends to honour warranty claims.

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After quite the wait, teasing it throughout the DH race circuit, the Specialized Demo 11 is finally here. It's pretty wild, too, as it uses Spesh's HighGear and OBB systems to isolate pedalling forces from suspension performance and boost clearance.

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SRAM hasn't totally ditched the mech hanger with S-Series drivetrain refresh | off-road.cc Over the past few years, SRAM has introduced its much-loved T-Type, or Transmission drivetrains, which swap out the standard mech hanger for the Full Mount interface, bringing direct and slick…

SRAM hasn't killed off the mech hanger! With a slew of Transmission drivetrains now in its range, the drivetrain giant has given its regularly-mounted options a well deserved refresh.

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The bike that cannot be named: Andreu Lacondeguy's top secret freeride bike | off-road.cc Having won Red Bull Joy Ride in 2008, Red Bull Berg Line in 2012, and Red Bull Rampage in 2014 (that video is a must watch, really), as well as having a whole bunch of other medal awards under his…

Upon hearing that Andreu Lacondeguy was set to appear at Fox Racing's Hit The Park day at Bike Park Wales, our Liam rushed out to check out his bike... But we can't say all that much about it.

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e*thirteen Helix Race Carbon Cranks | off-road.cc The e*thirteen Helix Race Carbon Cranks are among the very lightest available at just 366g. That figure is genuinely impressive, but these offer far more than just weight savings, combining as they…

Stiff, lightweight, and rather pretty. What's more to like? Check out Matt's review of the e*thirteen Helix Race Carbon cranks.

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To round off our first-ever adventure week, check out these 10 adventure races you need to add to your bucket list.

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While you can absolutely take on a big bikepacking adventure on any type of bike, some do it better than others. Here's how to choose the best bikepacking bike for you.

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"Strike while the iron is hot. We all have at least one epic, one great adventure in us." Don't put off your next big adventure because something is telling you not to. That's the message in Steve's latest blog.

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Packing 170mm of rear and 180mm of front suspension travel, the Levo 4 gets an enduro flavour built to bring calm when the going gets tough.

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"My go-to hallucination is that I’m riding in a peloton of imaginary friends": The sleepless and very long adventures of Angus Young | off-road.cc Revered by his peers and dot watchers alike for his relentless long-distance endurance and speed on a bike, British ultra cyclist Angus Young is one of the best in the game when it comes to insanely…

Our latest Adventure Week entry is an interview with the man himself, Angus Young. The chemistry teacher turned ultra racing supremo unveils all on his transition to racing for a career and how he tackles multi-day events.

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It comes as very little surprise, but Maxxis has now fully invested in bigger wheels with its range of 32" tyres, including the Dissector, Forekaster, and a new Aspen AT model.

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Three-quarter helmets are getting mighty popular, and Bell has stepped up to the plate with its new 3QTR Air Mips, promising supreme ventilation... but there's more! Yep, there's a new full facer on the way, too.

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Three-quarter helmets are getting mighty popular, and Bell has stepped up to the plate with its new 3QTR Air Mips, promising supreme ventilation... but there's more! Yep, there's a new full facer on the way, too.

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Learn from my mistakes with these top tips for beginner bikepackers | off-road.cc Bikepacking is an excellent way of spending some serious quality time with your bike, while exploring new roads, tracks and whole areas on two wheels. However, there’s an awful lot to consider before…

Our Ty has had his fair share of mistakes when embarking on his early bikepacking adventures, so here are his top tips to help you avoid making those same mistakes.

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We say it fairly frequently at off.road.cc. The best kit is always the stuff you don't actually notice, and Specialized seems to have taken that to heart with its new Ambush, having filled it with airflow-increasing tech.

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Riding the same old routes every weekend? Here's how to find new gravel and mountain bike trails | off-road.cc Once we’ve found a spot that we’re happy with, it becomes our local, our go-to, but riding the same place weekend in, weekend out can get a little stale. But finding fresh (to you) tracks isn’t…

Finding new trails can be pretty damn tricky, but if you're looking to expand your mountain bike or gravel riding horizons, here are some handy tips.

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Get the best start in ultra racing: Everything you need to know about getting started with off-road ultra racing | off-road.cc Explore the thrilling world of ultra racing and discover the challenges and triumphs of epic events like the Tour Divide.

It's Adventure Week! This week, we'll be all about bikepacking, finding new trails and big adventures on two wheels. Let's kick things off with how to prepare for your first ultra event.

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After an unforgettable week of release, it's time to chill out a little with Five Cool Things. This week, we've got Amflow's new bike, Megamo's gravel bike, Ergon's new grips, RedShift's flat handlebar, and RockShox's new Lyrik fork.

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The launch of Avinox's new MS2 and M2 motors means big things for the e-bike industry, as brands, historically, have scrambled to catch up with the Chinese tech giant. But is the heft of power a good thing? Have we reached the power ceiling?

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Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2 Upgrade Kit | off-road.cc The Shimano Deore XT M8250 Di2 Upgrade Kit sees the firm finally offer a wireless drivetrain option, but has the wait been worth it? Spoilers: yes. With superb shift action, class-leading ergonomics…

Finally offering true wireless shifting, Shimano's XT Di2 upgrade kit hits all marks in terms of shifting performance, but all's not perfect. Here are Matt's thoughts.}

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Tired of e-Bike Everything? The BMC Twostroke 01 Is Pure cross-country Simplicity | off-road.cc The only watts that the BMC Twostroke 01 has are those your meat muscles are going to push through it. The Twostroke has been in the BMC lineup for a while now; 2020 was the first time I remember…

Done with all of today's e-bike news? Well, BMC has bucked the trend with an update to its Twostroke cross-country bike.

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The enduro e-mountain bike that sold out in under two hours: a first ride review of the Atherton S.170E e-MTB featuring all new Avinox M2S drive system | off-road.cc Opening to preorders a couple of months ago, Atherton’s first-ever e-mountain bike, the S.170E, sold all 50 of its units in just under two hours. That’s all without really knowing what motor it’s…

Atherton's S.170E sold out of its 50 preorders in under two hours! Equipped with Avinox's latest MS2 motor, it's one exciting e-enduro bike. Liam headed out to Dyfi to see what the fuss is all about.

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Avinox has kicked off one of the biggest bike launches we've seen to date, with loads of brands adopting the new 125Nm M2 and 150Nm M2S motors and releasing new bikes. Here are 18 bikes running the latest Avinox kit.

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Reserve's new 30|XC cross-country wheelset gets pedal kickback-reducing Degrees of Freedom tech | off-road.cc We’ve said it time and time again: cross-country is getting mighty gnarly, and the proof is all over social media with riders hitting sizey jumps and tumbling down spicy rock gardens. With the…

Reserve has unveiled a fresh batch of XC wheels, and yep, they get DT Swiss's Degree of Freedom tech.

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Crankbrothers Stamp EVO Large flat pedals | off-road.cc The new Crankbrothers Stamp EVO Large pedal turns the platform size up to 11. With its spacious platform and sizey pins, it’s left me wanting more from every other flat pedal I’ve ridden. There’s…

Crankbrothers has just launched a SUPER large Stamp EVO pedal, and they've gone down very well with our Liam, becoming a firm favourite. But that price...

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Downhill tech comes to RockShox’s all-mountain and enduro lineup: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate and Super Deluxe Ultimate first ride review | off-road.cc Earlier this year, RockShox brought an almighty update to its downhill fork, the Boxxer. With it came the new LinearXL air spring, Butterwagon stanchions, and the Charger 3.2 damper. Now, all of that…

RockShox has COMPLETELY overhauled its all-mountain and enduro range with new features first seen on its DH kit a few weeks ago.

Our Liam has already been out riding the new Lyrik and Super Deluxe, and there's everything you need to know.

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Surly returns to the aggro hardtail market: Surly Sorceress first ride review | off-road.cc With a raft of bikepacking-focused and rather mental bikes coming from the brand over the past few years, it’s been a hot minute since we’ve seen a proper mountain bike from Surly, until now. The…

After quite some time, Surly has returned to the hardcore hardtail market with the all-new Sorceress. It's not just any hardtail either, because with a fancy dropout, it can run UDH-equipped drivetrains or singlespeed. We've taken it for a spin ahead of launch.

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Our Steve takes a trip down memory lane, reliving his time with the bike that started it all for him - the Raleigh Elkhorn.

Yep, we know that's not a pic of the Elkhorn!

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Well, well, well. Isn't this the e-bike tech advancement we've all been waiting for? TDM's new CNPR motor isn't only super punchy on the power front, but it promises to charge the battery through braking forces.

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