David Rome

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Avanti Corsa ER 2 review

AUD $4000.00

ESI has grown its range plenty since its original two grips. The Fit grips come in two thickness options, the thinner CR (left) or the thicker XC (right)

ESI Fit silicone mountain bike grips review

AUD $50.00 USD $33.00

New for 2016, the Thule ProRide 598 is ready to become the next benchmark in upright roof racks

Thule ProRide 598 bike rack review

The Santa Cruz V10 CC belonging to one of the most exciting riders to watch – Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland

Josh ‘Ratboy’ Bryceland’s Santa Cruz V10 CC

Forever different to the rest of the field, Cannondale has overhauled its longstanding full-suspension XC bike. We take a look at the Scalpel Si belonging to Manuel Fumic

Manuel Fumic’s Cannondale Scalpel Si

Aaron Gwin’s YT Tues CF race rig

Nino Schurter's Scott Spark 700 RC is one of those race bikes that just looks fast. Perhaps it stirs thoughts of Nino smashing the pedals and descents, or perhaps it's the less common 'race-day' setup

Nino Schurter’s Scott Spark 700 RC with SRAM Eagle

Ultra progressive in setup, Julien Absalon's BMC Fourstroke 01 could be a sign of what cross country bikes are set to become

Julien Absalon on dropper post and Di2 in Cairns

For 2016, Rachel and the rest of the Atherton clan move to Trek. So far, the season has gone exactly to plan for the queen of downhill

Rachel Atherton’s Trek Session 9.9

The RockShox High Pressure Digital shock pump offers ideal inflation accuracy

RockShox High Pressure Digital shock pump review

GBP £50.00 RRP AUD $120.00 USD $70.00

This week's 11spd covers 11 hot new products across road cycling and mountain biking. There's sure to be a few brands and products you haven't heard of

11spd: This week’s best new bike gear

Park Tool's new Adjustable Torque Driver ATD-1 is a seriously good tool, although it comes at a cost

Park Tool Adjustable Torque Driver ATD-1 review

GBP £60.00 RRP AUD $120.00 USD $73.00

With a mix of plastic and metal construction, the Topeak DXG PocketShock shock pump is a sensible choice at a good price

Topeak PocketShock DXG shock pump review

GBP £28.00 RRP AUD $70.00 USD $46.00

The Abbey Bike Tools suspension top cap sockets are sold in a set of five including 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32mm

Abbey Bike Tools suspension top cap sockets review

GBP £120.00 RRP USD $150.00

The IceToolz Ocarina Torque Wrench looks unusual, but it does what it needs to

IceToolz Ocarina Torque Wrench review

GBP £25.00 RRP