New geometry and a single frame that embraces multiple wheel and tyre sizes. The Scott Genius range consists of bling machines and affordable offerings.
Danny Milner
Editor
New Cotic FlareMAX gets slacker and lonnnger
The new Cotic FlareMAX is still a 29in or 27.5+ steel framed full suspension bike with 120mm of travel - but it's now longer and slacker.
How to increase the travel of your RockShox Pike
RockShox Pike travel upgrade time. Want more travel? Slacker geometry? Stretch out your fork for the price of a new air spring (£35).
OneUp Aluminium Pedal review
One Up Aluminium Pedal takes a different approach to others, with a single size, slim profile and oversize inboard bearing sitting close to the crank.
Specialized Air Tool Blast Tubeless tyre setter review
Adding to the array of tubeless tyre installing gizmos is the Specialized Air Tool Blast Tubeless Tyre Seater. And it does exactly as it says on the tin.
Danny MacAskill recreates YouTube sensation The Ridge in Glasgow
Danny Macaskill’s The Ridge has clocked up nearly 55 million views and is now going to be recreated in Glasgow’s SSE Hydro arena in January.
Crank Brothers Stamp 3 pedal review
Feet come in different sizes, so why not pedals? That’s the question Crank Brothers asked itself before designing its range of Stamp flat pedals.
Strider Pro 12 balance bike review
The Strider Pro 12 is probably the lightest balance bike on the market. But does this mean it's any good? We give it to our junior tester to find out.
MET Parachute helmet review
Reinvented for enduro racing, the MET Parachute is equally suitable for trips to the bike park as well as just about anywhere with challenging terrain.
Fox Proframe helmet review
Fox Proframe boasts ‘open-face breathability with full-face protection’. It’s a lofty claim, but with full-face certification, it certainly delivers.
Focus Raven2 signals a whole new direction for e-bikes
The Focus Raven2 carbon hardtail may well be the lightest production e-MTB on the market. More significantly, it demonstrates a new direction for e-bikes.
BikePark Wales: the complete guide
Whatever your level of ability or daring, BikePark Wales has trails that’ll leave you begging for more. Here's our run-down of the best trails there.
How much faster is an expensive bike?
Does more money get you more speed? We pitched a £1,000 bike against a £6,000 bike and did some stopwatch science to find some answers.
Three simple steps to extend the life of your chain
Too many riders leave neglect proper bike chain maintenance, which leads to excess wear, increased chain slap and poor shifting performance.
Three UK mountain bike coast to coast routes
Fancy tackling your own mountain bike coast to coast epic? With the UK being an island there are a number of options to choose from.
First ride on the Hope HB160 carbon enduro bike
The Hope HB160 is a 160mm travel enduro bike with a frame manufactured entirely in Hope’s UK factory. Only 500 will be built per year.
Watch us put the EVOC Explorer Pro backpack through its paces
New EVOC Explorer Pro hydration pack promises comfort and stability in challenging terrain, with sufficient load-lugging capacity for Alpine adventures.
Lapierre expands its Overvolt e-bike roster for 2018
It’s the new kids on the block that we’re interested in here though. The four new bikes are evenly split between Bosch and Shimano motors, and all come under Lapierre’s…
5-minute tune up: RockShox Monarch shock
How to personalise your RockShox Monarch rear shock suspension: tailor the air-spring volume to your weight and riding style in four simple steps.
When to pump and when to pedal
Flat-out pedalling doesn’t always equal faster riding. Here’s how to go faster and expend less energy at the same time.