The last time we rode the Trek Rail we awarded it our 2021 E-Bike of the Year crown in the shop bought category. Since then we haven’t had another chance…
Danny Milner
Editor
Bosch’s new Performance SX e-bike motor brings full-fat power in a lightweight package
Is 2023 the year of the ‘diet’ emtb? With Specialized dropping the new Levo SL and multiple brands joining the fold with new models there have been plenty of strong…
Which is the best wheel size? Mullet Vs 29er enduro bike
While the majority of bikes on the market are 29ers, brands are increasingly offering mullet configurations as an alternative. And while the early mixed wheel models were little more than…
Canyon Neuron:ON CF 8 eMTB first ride review
Canyon has another new e-bike; the redesigned Neuron:ON. But does it complement the recently released Strive:ON, Torque:ON, and award-winning Spectral:ON, or does it just muddy the waters? We take it…
Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Carbon eMTB review
Shortly after we finished our last E-Bike of the Year test, Specialized comprehensively updated its Turbo Levo with new sizing, geometry and a swish display embedded in the top tube.…
Canyon Torque:ON electric mountain bike review
If you’ve ever braaped an imaginary throttle as you’ve powered out of a tight switchback, or stuck an inside foot out as you’ve landed a jump into a berm, then…
Five Ten Trailcross Gore-Tex shoe review
Five Ten has come a long way since the original Impact shoe that mopped up liquid like a roll of industrial kitchen towel and resisted drying for weeks on end.…
Classified Powershift hub gear review
Classified pitches greater range, more efficiency, and improved durability as reasons to switch to its new internal hub gear system. Read our buyer’s guide to the best mountain bike drivetrains…
Rotwild R.X275 Pro e-bike first ride review
With a claimed weight of 15.3kg in top spec, the Rotwild R.X275 is the lightest production full-sus e-bike on the market. It also happens to be an absolute weapon on…
Canyon Neuron 6 (2023) review
The affordably-priced Canyon Neuron is a versatile, back-to-basics mountain bike, designed to be as adept as clocking up the miles as delivering the smiles on fun singletrack. So does it…
Best mountain bike drivetrains and groupsets
Do you know the difference between XTR and Deore? Eagle and GX? Read this easy to use guide all about mountain bike groupsets.
Best action camera for mountain biking: Record and share your POV rides
Whether it’s to record that special alpine ride or uplift day at the bike park to relive at home and share with friends, or just to help improve your riding…
Canyon Hip Bag review
Money belts might have fallen out of fashion with the advent of wireless payment technology, but a little bit of their ‘style’ and function lives on in the Canyon Hip…
Best mountain bike upgrades (that don’t cost the earth)
You don't need to remortgage your house to spruce up your pride and joy. The best mountain bike upgrades guaranteed to be good for your bike.
Best mountain bike frames: Upgrade your chassis
If you're browsing through mountain bike frame listings looking to upgrade your current bike, here's everything you should know before choosing.
Which Adidas Five Ten mountain bike shoes are right for you?
With more than twenty models the range of Five Ten mountain bike shoes is baffling. Don't worry, we've sorted them all out into this easy-to-follow guide.
Five Ten Trailcross Gore-Tex shoes review
Five Ten has come a long way since the original Impact shoe that mopped up liquid like a roll of industrial kitchen towel and resisted drying for weeks on end.…
SRAM patent application hints at potential new e-bike motor
Some excellent sleuthing by our colleagues at sister site Bikeperfect.com has uncovered a patent application by SRAM for a new and radical e-bike motor that could, and we stress could,…
Insta360 Go 2 action camera review
Traditionally, the go to product for mountain bikers looking for the best action camera has been the GoPro. But Insta360 has been chipping away at the GoPro faithful recently thanks…
Best mountain bike racks for cars: optimise space and save your vehicle’s interior
The best bike racks for mountain bikes will depend largely on what fits your car but here are some features to look out for and reviews of our favourites.