Latest news
BikePark Wales’s new Trail Diaries video shows extent of recent storm devastation, and the trail crew’s battle to get the park back up and running
Evans Cycles has massive discounts on Five Ten MTB shoes and clothing – with up to 70% off we’d suggest stocking up quickly before they’re gone
Gearbox bikes really could win a World Cup in 2025, after four elite race teams commit to Gates’ technology, with €100,000 rider prize money up for grabs
All the XC team news for 2025: Jenny Rissveds to Canyon, Jolanda Neff to Cannondale, Pidcock still on a Pinarello, and Hatherly to the road
New OneUp platform clip pedal claims to be the thinnest on the market, and it’s Shimano cleat-compatible
UPDATED: Who is riding what and where in 2025? All we know about the DH World Cup teams and rider rosters for this upcoming race season including Matt Walker to Trek Factory Racing
Latest reviews
Cotic’s Solaris steel hardtail is for proper singletrack, bike packing adventures, and everything in between
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Muc-Off says you can’t carry water in its Mobile Pressure Washer or it’ll leak, defeating the point of an all-in-one washer
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SQlab’s ONE10 glove might look like a commuter’s claw, but the windchill cover tucks neatly away and I love the wide fit option
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Night riding season is upon us, but you can do a lot better than Cateye’s AMPP2200 mountain bike light
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Pinarello’s gold medal-winning Dogma XC HT is ultra-fast, but without finesse, it can be an unforgiving ride – as I found out when I crashed and broke the frame
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Manitou’s highly tunable Mattoc Pro fork delivers impressive trail bike performance with minimal maintenance
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Buyer's guides
Best cross-country XC mountain bikes: Thoroughbred racing steeds
Best mountain bike forks: XC, trail and enduro forks reviewed and rated
Best dropper seatposts: reliable game-changers
Best mountain bike wheels: aluminium, carbon, and budget options
Best down-country mountain bike: short travel shredders
Best mountain bike goggles: gravity optimised eyewear
Best mountain bike: the ultimate trail, XC and enduro bikes at all budgets
Best mountain bike handlebars: steer with confidence and precision
Best electric mountain bike: join the e-bike revolution!
Best mountain bike gloves: options for all weathers
Best mountain bike full face and convertible helmets: Keep a cool head while enjoying next level protection
