Two things have happened since we last tested the Race Face SixC – the price has gone up, which is sort of inevitable with the cost-of-living crisis, and the bar…
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Nukeproof Megawatt Carbon RS 297 e-bike first ride review
When I tested the alloy Megawatt Factory 297 in our 2023 best E-bikes of the Year test, I loved the handling, fit, suspension performance and top-end specification. The stumbling block…
Renthal FatBar Carbon 35 handlebar review
The Renthal Fatbar 35 Carbon is made from a fairly standard UD (uni-directional) carbon, but Renthal says these are layered and aligned to give a specific ride feel, which suggests…
Nukeproof Horizon V2 handlebar review
We’ve tested the Nukeproof Horizon previously, and while that was only a year ago, the price has remained the same and is still ultra-competitive for a composite handlebar. With new…
Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review
First ride review As a trail all-rounder that targets simplicity and affordability, Merida’s latest One-Twenty model isn’t directly competing with the best downcountry bikes that we’ve tested, like the Scott…
One Up Aluminium handlebar review
The OneUp Aluminium handlebar is offered in two rises and a single 800mm width. Cut marks on the control centres allow accurate trimming and, like the Race Face SixC, it…
Muc-Off Rider glove review
Muc-Off’s Rider glove is a strapless design built using a four-way stretch polyester. There’s silicone print on the synthetic palm and fingers to enhance grip, and both the finger and…
SRAM Powertrain e-bike motor and auto shift first ride review
SRAM’s entry into the e-bike arena marries motor and transmission for a match made in heaven. It’s no secret that SRAM has had an e-bike motor cooking for quite some…
The all-new SRAM Eagle Powertrain integrates motor and transmission
In SRAM’s own words its all-new Eagle Powertrain for e-MTBs is inspired innovation, radical simplicity, unmatched integration with Eagle Transmission, clean and simple rider control, and AXS enabled personalisation. The…
Best mountain bike cleaning kit: bike cleaners to keep your MTB running smoothly
As much as we love to boast a muddy, filthy, well-ridden bike, we know as well as the next mountain biker that cleaning your bike well is crucial in order…
Deity Skywire carbon handlebar review
Most trail, enduro and electric mountain bikes come fitted with full width bars, usually with a good shape and a reasonably low weight. With this in mind, if you’re going…
Renthal Apex 35 stem review
The Renthal Apex stem is available right down to 31mm in length. At 110g it’s the lightest 35mm option we've tested and that helps justify the cost.
First Look: Geometron G2 Pinion gearbox bike 2024
Forget high pivot idlers, Geometron goes back to the gearbox with a Pinion drivetrain on its latest G2 bike. Need to know Geometron G2 comes with a Pinion gearbox option,…
Race Face Turbine R 35 stem review
Race Face Turbine R 35 stem has featured here more than once, but I’m taking another look because it’s now available in nine(!) different anodised colours.
Nukeproof Horizon stem review
Nukeproof doesn’t specify which grade of aluminium the Horizon stem is made from, but it’s probably something like 6061-series, because you don’t get the high-grade alloys for this money. Not…
OneUp Stem review
OneUp doesn’t do names; this product is just called the ‘Stem’ and we’ve had the 42mm length on test. It’s a plain looking stem, but it does feature a machined…
Best cycling base layers: mountain bike layers for staying warm and dry
We’ve reached the time of the year when the mercury is dropping but the outdoors are still ever so tempting. Riding your bike should never be an uncomfortable or miserable…
Deity Copperhead stem review
Like a lot of the best mountain bike stems, the Deity Copperhead is CNC machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 series aluminium, and is offered in 35mm and 50mm…
New Blue Trail for Laggan Wolftrax bridges a trail gap
Work has begun last month on the build of a new, blue grade mountain bike route at Laggan Wolftrax. The new route is designed to appeal to and encourage less…
Best mountain bike winter boots for sloppy, muddy trails
Here are the best mountain bike winter boots. Baby it's cold outside. Nothing is more important than keeping your feet warm on a bike ride.