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Danny Milner
Editor
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.
Best budget mountain bike forks: brilliant front suspension at affordable prices
Suspension forks are virtually standard issue on all the best modern mountain bikes thanks to the ability to improve steering control, traction and comfort to the rider. Almost all use…
Altura Kielder Unisex Trail Gloves review
Altura’s ultra-thin Kielder gloves weigh in at a scant 32g. Most of that minimalism is down to an airy polyester/elastane mix back panel and slender synthetic suede palm. There really…
Best kids’ full-suspension mountain bikes
Forget Raleigh Grifters and Burners, kids these days can nag you for a proper shrunken trail bike, complete with full-suspension, disc brakes and 1x drivetrains. So if they’re faster than…
Marin Rift Zone XR first ride review
From a brand steeped in heritage comes a bike that focuses on the stuff that matters: suspension, handling and price. Check out our guide to the best mountain bikes Need…
YT Jeffsy Primus 24 first ride review
Those who think the youth of today have it too easy look away now, because this Jeffsy Primus is a kids’ bike at least as cool – if not cooler…
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Canyon Spectral CF 8 K.I.S. first ride review
This new steering stabiliser was conceived by Syntace, developed in conjunction with Canyon and is fitted to one of the brand’s best trail bikes. It aims to improve control and…
Fox Racing Defend Fox Head LS jersey review
Fox Racing has such a vast array of jerseys in its range that it’s hard to know where to start when choosing one. Obviously you want the best mountain bike…
Syncros Boundary 1.0SH Digital Shock Pump review
Syncros has had my shock pump needs covered for many years now with its robust and functional SP1.0. It’s up there with the best mountain bike shock pumps, and I…
Marin Rift Zone JR first ride review
When searching for the best kids’ and youth mountain bikes, cheap and heavy bike-shaped objects sadly still dominate the ranges of even big-name manufacturers, credit therefore due to Marin for…
Altura Eskar Trail Trouser review
Part of Altura’s relaunched MTB and gravel range, the Eskar Trail Trouser is a modern riding pant with a slim, tapered cut and four-way stretch fabric. There’s plenty of elasticity…
Mavic E-Deemax S 30/35 wheels review
My first handbuilt MTB wheels used Mavic rims, I learned to build wheels using Mavic rims and I raced DH with Deemax wheels for years, so it’s satisfying to see…
Best water bottles for mountain biking: keep thirst at bay when you don’t want to wear a pack
Staying hydrated is an essential element of mountain biking given the level of exertion involved, and this only gets more crucial with time, distance and temperature. With that in mind,…
Wolf Tooth 8-bit Pliers review
Wolf Tooth’s 8-bit takes a different approach to most of the best multi-tools on the market. Instead of a Swiss Army style handle with folding tools, Wolf Tooth has designed…
Santa Cruz Nomad first ride review
The Santa Cruz Nomad has long been one of the best enduro mountain bikes on the market, but the last version was a bit behind the curve with its 27.5in…