Tech Tips

Like the drivetrain or expensive components on your bike, proper care and maintenance is essential to extend the life of your HydroFoil™ rain jacket or pants and optimise their performance over time.

NZ Mountain Safety Council's inspiring and informative Paparoa Track mountain bike video outlines key facilities, typical conditions and sections of track to be aware of.

Twitter-sized digestible wisdom for urban biking bliss.

The NZ Mountain Safety Council has put together an inspiring and informative video with a mountain bike ride through the iconic Old Ghost Road - outlining key facilities, typical conditions and sections of track to be aware of.

Arguably the most significant (almost) new thing on two wheels is the electric bike. In the short time they’ve been around, the technology has progressed at an eye watering rate.

Pete Meffan bikepacked the length of the UK on the GB Divide route. With space and weight at a premium, a few carefully chosen clothing items had to cover the wide range of weather and conditions he encountered.

Whether you're dodging impatient cars after a hard day at the coalface, spinning the pedals on a mid-winter road ride, or caning your favourite singletrack... increased visibility on nocturnal missions is always important.

'Root infested hell track' or 'technical bliss'... individual perceptions affect the way we each view different terrain. When you discover a new track that looks way scary but obviously has been ridden by others, then one day you too should be able to ride it with confidence.

eSpecific maintenance considerations for extending the life of your eBike's (expensive) components and avoiding soul-destroying breakdowns far from home.

Dave Mitchell delves into the practical considerations of insurance, locks and GPS tracking for defending your expensive eBike against theft.

The knack to winter riding comfort is to manage your body temperature with different layers of clothing.

Trail Side Tech Tips video with Jamie Nicoll. Part 1.