Adventure cyclist and author Markus Stitz has gathered together routes from passionate gravel cyclists and curated them into this essential Great British Gravel Rides book. There are 25 routes to pick from, including an East Lothian adventure with round-the-world cycling men's record holder Mark Beaumont or perhaps enjoy a different side of East Anglia with ultra-endurance racers and GBDURO20 winners Josh Ibbett and Gail Brown. Then there's A Scottish coast-to-coast adventure with round-the-world cycling women's record holder Jenny Graham, or see the best of Scottish Borders with diversity in cycling champion Aneela McKenna. Route Guides Every route provides insight as to why each cyclist loves gravel riding, what inspires and motivates them - and why they believe it qualifies as one of Britain's best gravel rides. You'll find a detailed route description, with interesting information about the local area plus exactly what to expect on the route. This includes details on the best places and attractions to explore, recommendations for the best local cafes and pubs and a list of local bike shops, should they be needed. With inspiring photography showcasing some of the best gravel trails in the UK, as well as bespoke maps and downloadable GPX files for each route, this is the essential companion for any gravel rider.
Designed for the roughest mountain bike trails, the robust Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork features an alloy construction. This makes it incredibly durable as you blast across the woodland with power and precision. Marzocchi has also gone the extra distance by using its massive 36mm stanchions to give you a superior ride quality over the roughest of terrain conditions. Adjustable FIT GRIP Damper Keeping your ride under control, the fantastic trail-ready Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Boost fork is also kitted out with an adjustable FIT GRIP damper. This cartridge style damper allows you to easily tweak its compression and rebound to maintain a consistent riding experience across unpredictable surface conditions. Another benefit of its damper is its combined LSC/HSC compression adjustment which ranges from open to lockout. This means you'll benefit from being able to ride in an open or locked position depending on the terrain. EVOL Air Spring Ready for the wildest of mountain bike rides, this Boost-compatible fork is equipped with an EVOL air spring. It works by increasing negative air spring volume to specifically provide optimum small bump sensitivity. This allows you to benefit from a smoother performance as you pedal over the rock gardens, tree roots and debris with momentum. Ideal for riders who want an MTB fork that delivers amazing front-end suspension, this is the ultimate choice of upgrade for confident and reliable performance.
Light Modes NiteRider’s Lumina 1000 Boost Front Light comes with a huge host of different light modes that can easily be toggled between using the power button. In switching through the buttons, you can find the best possible mode for your environment and depleting battery life. The light modes included are: Mode One: 225 lumens light output – 6 hours battery life Mode Two: 450 lumens light output – 3 hours battery life Mode Three: 900 lumens light output – 1.30 hours battery life Mode Four (Boost): 1100 lumens light output – 1 hour battery life Mode Five (Flashing): 10 hours battery life Mode Six (Flashing): 6.30 hours battery life Mode Seven (Day Flash): 18 hours battery life Rechargeable The light comes with a Li-Ion battery which is rechargeable which allows you to charge the light, via the provided cable, through any USB port. The light takes just 3 hours to fully charge the light and has a battery life of up to 18 hours battery life. Mounting The Lumina can easily be mounted with the integrated design of a handlebar strap mount which is suited to mounting for on and off-road riding. The mount allows you to take the light on and off your handlebars in seconds which is great for commuters. In the Box LED light head Internal Li-Ion battery Handlebar mount USB charging cable
Onto it’s seventh edition, The Bike Book of Complete Bicycle Maintenance is your indispensable guide to bicycle maintenance. The book has a new writer, James Witts, updated photography, and a new page design, but still, the Complete Bicycle Maintenance book provides the same, trusted, step-by-step approach that the Haynes manuals are famous for.
I checked my balance and peered apprehensively at the sheer drop below. Once I felt comfortable, I radioed down to Stu.'I'm just gonna unclip quickly,' I said. My walkie-talkie crackled straight away. Stu sounded pretty stressed. 'Dude, keep the rope on!'I edged forward, my hands and feet scoping out the summit for any loose rock. The ridge pinnacle was still only a meter wide, if that, but I felt pretty stable.'This bit's fine,' I said. 'The rope makes it harder for me..." At the Edge follows Danny MacAskill, the viral youtube cycling stunt man, from his lawless childhood on the Isle of Skye, to his early days as a street trial rider, and goes behind the scenes of his famous training videos. MacAskill reveals what it takes to take on such dangerous biking stunts, as he scales everything from mountain peaks, to rooftops, to ghost towns and movie sets.
Lumina 1200 Boost (Front Light) NiteRider’s Lumina Boost front light comes with up to 1200 lumens of light output with various light modes with differing outputs and battery life length. The light comes with fast-charging USB charging capabilities with a charging cable that lets you charge the light via any standard USB port. For mounting the light comes with a handlebar clamp mount that fits bars up to 35mm. Light Modes Mode One: 275 lumens – 6 hours Mode Two: 550 lumens – 3 hours Mode Three: 1000 lumens – 1.30 hours Mode Four: 75 lumens – 18 hours Mode Five: 1200 lumens – 1 hour Mode Six (Flashing): 6.30 hours Mode Seven (Flashing): 10 hours Mode Eight (Flashing): 18 hours Mode Nine (Flashing): 18 hours Solas 250 (Rear Light) The rear light in this set is the Solas which comes with 250 lumens of light output with four different light modes including two flashing modes and two constant. The light is also USB rechargeable and comes with a low light indicator which lets you know when to charge and when your light is fully charged. A versatile seatpost mount is also provided. Light Modes Mode One (Flashing): 6.30 hours Mode Two (Flashing): 4.30 hours Mode Three: 7.30 hours Mode Four: 40 hours In the Box Lumina 1200 Boost LED light head Internal li-ion battery Handlebar clamp mount (fits up to 35mm) USB charging cable Solas 250 rear light Seatpost mount USB cable
The Tyre Boot Kit is a cyclist’s must-have if it all goes wrong. The kit features 8 varied cuts of thin, durable and tear-resistant Hypalon, specifically designed for covering sidewall and tread tears on any tubed tyre. A tube of glue is included to help mend the trickiest of tears and a double-sided velcro retention strap keeps things compact and pack-friendly. A simple solution to get you out of a sticky situation.
This high-quality saddle features a hard-wearing Fibra-Tek cover construction, which makes it more than capable of enduring the increased pressure that's associated with training and competing. Selle Italia has also equipped this model with +10mm longer carbon rails (7x9mm), to ensure lightness, resistance and a wider range of regulation of the saddle. Another highlight is this saddle's Superflow technology, which uses its central cut-out to drastically reduce all physical limitations caused by prolonged pressure in the perineal area. As a result, you'll benefit from a more comfortable and composed riding position when pedalling. Revised Tip Shape The SLR Boost features an even more accentuated front exhaust which allows to further increase comfort during the push phase and to make the most of the characteristics of the saddle. Anatomic Shape The perfect anatomical product for those who want to maximise their performance without sacrificing comfort. Superflow The “Superflow” central cut-out allows you to release the pressure from the central area and benefit from greater comfort when pedalling. Manufacturer's Part Numbers: 041A620ICA011 Black S S3 041A920ICA011 Black L L3
Ready for adventures, this gravel bike saddle features a soft-tek cover that uses a special polyurethane material to guarantee high levels of comfort and support on your ride. Selle Italia has also kitted out this model with manganese rails, which combine chromoly (CrMo) and manganese alloy to deliver flexibility as well as lightweight performance at the same time. Part of the brand's Performance series, it also comes kitted out with a Superflow channel that drastically reduces any pressure, numbness and fatigue from around your sit-bones, so you can enjoy increased comfort on longer adventures. Weighing in at only 285g, this lightweight gravel bike saddle is ideal for everything from exploring countryside backroads to weekend-long epics. Manufacturer's Part Number: 080A920MHC002 Grey L3
Tailored for conquering long-distance rides, this endurance saddle features a high-quality duro-tek cover that uses its technical microfibre material to guarantee fantastic strength and durability without adding any unnecessary weight. In addition, its manganese rails also provide a smooth balance of flexibility and lightweight performance to keep you supported on every mile of road. Part of Selle Italia's Performance series, this model benefits from a waved (curved) profile that's suitable for both male and female riders who prefer a static position. Weighing in at only 310g, this is a lightweight choice of upgrade for staying comfortable and supported wherever your next endurance ride takes you. Endurance Saddle with Extra Padding and Superflow Channel A great classic for long-distance fans, which wisely combines superior strength with advanced ergonomic technology. In addition to its competitive price, this special TM version offers a great comfort thanks to the outstanding padded design with an extra neoprene layer to encourage correct posture. Simultaneously, the elongated SuperFlow cutout relieves pressure for long-lasting comfort. Manufacturer's Part Number: 080A920MHC004 Black L3
Prepared for everything from backcountry adventures to day-long epics on your favourite mountain bike (MTB) trails, this suspension fork is engineered for the demands of modern trail riding. It's part of Fox Suspension's renowned Factory Series, which means that it comes feature-packed and is designed to exceed the demands of Factory-level riders. Another highlight is its genuine Kashima coating on its upper tubes that provides slippery smooth and ultra-durable performance as you carve your way around the mountain. Boasting a wide range of adjustments from its Float EVOL air spring and GRIP2 damper with dual Variable Valve Control (VVC), this model makes it simple to dial in your ideal settings for smooth shock absorption and control on your ride. This version of the FOX 36 receives an update in the form of an updated crown with an revised design and engineering for more steerer tube overlap improving durability and maintaining stiffness while dropping 20 grams. MTB Fork with Float EVOL Air Spring EVOL technology increases negative air spring volume, optimising small bump sensitivity. EVOL’s linear spring curve delivers plushness off the top, extra mid-stroke support, and more tuneable bottom-out progression. The benefits of EVOL are further enhanced by Fox Suspension's Lower Leg channels and Bleeders, which both function to reduce air pressure captured in the lower legs, allowing the EVOL air spring to operate freely without unintended interference. GRIP2 Damper Fox Suspension's GRIP2 damper is the benchmark for unparalleled ride quality and ultra-precise adjustability. GRIP2 includes the brand's patented Variable Valve Control (VVC) technology which allows for external fine-tuning of suspension performance. GRIP2 achieves with the twist of a knob what typically requires the time-consuming and complicated task of completely disassembling and reassembling the fork. Technologies: Factory Series: “Factory” says it all – feature-packed and designed to exceed the demands of Factory-level riders. What we sell is what they race. Factory Series products feature slippery smooth, ultra-durable Genuine Kashima Coat. Adjustments: High-speed compression (with VVC) 8 clicks. Low-speed compression 16 clicks. High-speed rebound (with VVC) 8 clicks. Low-speed rebound 16 clicks. Floating Axle: Floating axles might look similar to other axles, but in fact they offer a distinct performance advantage due to their unique ability to match the exact width of the fork’s wheel mounting surface precisely to the front hub flange spacing, thus creating perfect chassis alignment and eliminating unwanted friction between the upper and lower fork legs. Floating axles provide much smoother suspension movement throughout the entire range of the fork’s travel, notably improving sensitivity and overall ride quality. The all-new 36 and 38 come equipped with a new quick-release lever operated patent-pending floating axle system, combining the benefit of a floating axle with the ease of a tool-free quick-release. With this system, spacing is locked in via a floating sleeve, allowing repeated front wheel removal and reinstallation while maintaining perfect fork alignment. Floating sleeve positioning comes preset from the factory so if you are unsure of how to operate the floating axle system or simply don’t want to bother with it, you can just install the front wheel and get on with your ride. Lower Leg Bypass Channels: As a fork compresses, the air volume within the lower legs decreases, increasing air pressure. The more the fork compresses, the more pressure increases. This effect can have the unintended consequence of preventing full travel from being achieved. Fox Suspension's lower leg channels help alleviate this issue by dramatically increasing air volume within the lower legs and thereby reducing the amount of additional unintended pressure ramping. Another benefit of these channels is that lower leg bath oil is circulated to the upper reaches of the lower legs, continuously lubricating the foam rings and bushings as the fork compresses and extends through its travel. Bleeders: Fox Suspension's lower leg bleeders allow for atmospheric pressure equalization at the simple press of a button. Pressure build-up in the lower legs dramatically decreases fork performance, preventing full travel from being achieved, and diminishing small bump sensitivity and responsiveness. Lower Leg Arch: Stiffness-to-weight is the ultimate metric for bicycle design. Engineers invest countless hours poring over every ounce of material in an effort to optimize this critical ratio. Fox Suspension's all-new lower leg design pulls out all the stops, shaving every possible gram while making sure not to compromise stiffness or strength requirements of modern enduro and gravity style riding. Modern frame designs and geometry trends require modern suspension design solutions. The arch design of the updated 36, 38, and 40 models are designed to pair perfectly with modern Enduro and Downhill bikes. Head tube profiles have grown larger and larger, and fork offsets shorter and shorter. Fox Suspension's new arch shape takes this need into account by jutting forward to provide ample headtube clearance at full compression. State-of-the-art computer modeling techniques helped us to create an organic lower leg shape that optimizes stiffness with the absolute minimal amount of material.
Perfect for racing and endurance road cycling disciplines, this saddle features a high-quality fibra-tek cover that's made from a technical material to guarantee strong and durable performance on every ride. Selle Italia has also kitted out this version with TI 316 stainless steel rails for an increase of up to 25% in resistance and durability as well as a reduction in weight by 15% in comparison to traditional rails. Another highlight is its waved (curved) profile that's recommended for static cyclists or riders with a posterior pelvic tilt. Also benefitting from a Superflow channel that runs down its middle section, it drastically reduces pressure, numbness and fatigue so you can enjoy lasting comfort on longer journeys. Weighing in at only 228g, this is a great choice of upgrade for reliable support without any weight penalty. Waved Shape Waved shape to help give greater stability on the saddle and better support to the ischial bones, even for long periods of time. Superflow Channel Superflow central cutout to better release pressure from the perineal area and increase the feeling of comfort. Manufacturer's Part Number: 080A922IKC001 Black L3