Another instalment of Scott Bikes’ ‘Chasing Trail’ series. This is a top little vid of a skilled rider on awesome but regular-looking trails just having a right ol’ good laugh.…
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Bespoke 3D printed bikes from Robot Bike Co
Custom-built made-to-measure enduro bike offering from new British bike brand
New Pivot Switchblade with Super Boost 157 standard
135mm full susser with 29" or 27.5+ tyres - and ANOTHER new rear axle standard!
Which wheel size is best?
Pro riders and stopwatches hit Bike Park Wales to settle this once and for all
New Trek Fuel EX 27.5 Plus Midfat bike
The new Fuel EX 27.5 Plus ‘Midfat’ version takes the Fuel EX, fattens up the rubber and turns up the Fuel’s descending potential. Trek has had Fuel full suspension bike…
A Scot living the dream in Spain’s Basque country
Doug McDonald visited the Basque Country a few years back and discovered on a mountain bike this stretch of land flanked by sea and mountains. It’s also a phenomenal place…
An Orange in the bluebells
They don’t last long but while they do, who doesn’t love a romp in the bluebells? Taking a break from a fairly gruelling enduro calendar – including a hop over…
Islabikes reveal new Pro Series of kids bikes
Islabike have announced a range of even lighter, even higher spec bikes called the Pro series. Islabikes started 10 years ago and they specialise in making proper bikes for children.…
11 veteran riders who can still shred with the best of ’em
Here are 11 inspirational year oldies who have matured like fine wines. A great mix of international icons who can still show the young ‘uns a thing or two. Life…
Cody Gessel rides massive trails… brakeless
This is one excellent three minute video. Deity rider Cody Gessel takes brakeless BMX style into the desert of Utah and pulls off some amazing riding. No knee pads. In…
Merida’s new Big Trail Plus bike
Merida have just sent us some info about some of their new bike models. Amidst all the usual bling XC carbon hardtails was this intriguing Plus bike – the Big…
SDG Circuit saddle review
The titanium-alloy rails, low weight and excellent performance easily justify the price
Nukeproof Vector AM Comp saddle review
Firm but fair, which matches the brand’s enduro and downhill image
Ergon SME3-M Comp saddle review
With the deeper channel along the centre, the SME3-M rides cushy and plush
Mavic Quest XA carbon wheelset revealed
Mavic have finally made a carbon wheelset and they’ve upped the width too. Mavic were once the de-facto choice for mountain bikers. Everyone had Mavic rims. But in recent years…
Gnar bike park to open in Cumbria next month
Ben Eggleston quit his day job in 2015 and set about building the sort of bike park that he wished existed in the UK. Ben’s bike park is called Gnar.…
Can your kids ride like this yet?
We’ve rounded up some seriously impressive riding clips featuring kids who are barely old enough to go to school let alone be teaching the rest of us how to ride.…
26 still ain’t dead – Cotic sticking with the wheelsize for new BFe
Cotic‘s tough hardtail – the BFe – has been rejigged but the 26in wheelsize remains unchanged. It isn’t just a case of a new paintjob and ‘bold new graphics’. The…
UCI confirm there WILL be a Stevie Smith tribute run at Ft Bill
It looks Connor Fearon’s suggestion is going to happen after all. Should be pretty special. Canadian Stevie Smith, one of the genuine stars of World Cup Downhill racing, died earlier…
Kinlochleven Enduro to be UK’s only Enduro World Series qualifier
No Fuss Events have announced that the Kinlochleven Enduro on 20 November 2016, will be the UK’s only Enduro World Series Qualifier event for the 2017 series. The Enduro World Series…