Lighter and more agile than the original, the aluminium Honzo has a whole new attitude - £1,199
Danny Milner
Rocky Mountain Maiden World Cup (2016) review
Key points Full carbon downhill bike Can run 27.5in or 26in wheels Ride 9 adjustable geometry We spied a prototype of Rocky Mountain’s, then nameless, replacement for the Flatline downhill…
Kona Precept 150 (2016) review
From shrinking violet to loud and proud, the redecorated Precept offers big fun at small prices
George Brannigan shreds New Zealand
A glorious example of why a well-ridden downhill bike is such a joy to watch
Mountain biking is always brilliant in Lego land
The jumps are sweet, the dirt is perfect, it never rains and your bike is always clean...
Trek Stache 9 29+ (2016) review
We challenge anyone who loves mountain biking to ride this bike and not come away impressed - £2,700
Steve Peat shows us his winter training loop
There’s a book lying conspicuously on the sturdy oak table in Steve Peat’s farmhouse kitchen. It’s titled Getting Things Done: How to Achieve Stress-Free Productivity. An odd choice of reading…
How to save over 1kg by putting your clothing on a diet
Shorts, shoes and helmets can all be slimmed down with dramatic results, and the lighter stuff isn’t necessarily more expensive.
Suntour Auron review
A great value fork but overdamped - £380
Orbea Occam AM M-LTD (2016) review
Orbea recently revealed the new Occam. The buzzword at its launch was ‘polyvalence’ — to reflect the fact that the Occam is intended to be a bike that can do…
We tried to keep up with Danny Hart in Whistler and this is what happened
We hooked up with Danny Hart on vacation in Whistler for a few laps of the bike park. Of course, we couldn’t resist slapping on a chesty cam and recording…
Specialized Camber Evo 29 (2015) longterm review
We've got the new Specialized Camber Evo on longterm test. Find out how we're getting on with it...
Santa Cruz updates Bronson and 5010
Need to know Geometry updates include shorter chainstays, slacker head angles and steeper seat angles Reach measurements grow by, on average, 25mm per frame size Third generation VPP suspension easier…
Crankworx wants you to decide the Deep Summer photography competition
Three days to shoot and edit a five minute slideshow in and around Whistler. Epicness guaranteed
HT X1 clipless pedal review
Aaron Gwin's pedal of choice - £119.99
What it’s like to race the 15 minute Crankworx Garbanzo downhill
As I rolled to a halt, and collapsed over the bars — lungs burning, arms pumped solid and wheezing like a sex pest — I felt a tap on my…
How to bleed Shimano mountain bike disc brakes (VIDEO)
Shimano brakes are some of the best out there but they still need regular maintenance. The brakes use mineral oil, which isn’t hygroscopic like the Dot fluid used by many…
Five cool new products from GT, Charge, Fabric and Sombrio
CSG owns a multitude of brands, including Cannondale, GT, Charge, Fabric, Sugoi and Sombrio. Here are a few highlights from its 2016 range reveal. 1. GT’s Zaskar celebrates its 25th…
The new Kona Hei Hei: the XC race bike that makes you grin, not grimace (VIDEO)
XC race bikes: they’re nervous, twitchy thoroughbreds that just want to buck you into the weeds at the merest hint of a technical descent? Well, yes, broadly speaking – with…
How to jump tabletops and doubles on a mountain bike (VIDEO)
So after watching part one of our Art of Flight series you’ve mastered hops and drops and have a solid foundation for jumping. This month it’s time to step up…