Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Troy Lee Designs Resist Pant review
It’s made from a blend of nylon and spandex, which means it’s really stretchy and comfortable without feeling hard and plasticy, like some wet weather gear can. It’s not exactly…
Are private trails the way to avoid the crowds?
With just 40 members, invite-only entry and a waiting list that only gets shorter when someone dies, Club NBN thinks so.
Bike prices are rising, and it’s not just because of Brexit…
Will bikes cost more after Brexit? We put that question to a dozen brands at the start of January and the resounding answer was neither yes nor no.
Canyon’s e-bike version of big-hitting Torque: 175mm travel, Shimano EP8 and a thirst for gravity
The Canyon Torque:ON is their latest e-bike, a pedal assisted version of the big-hitting Torque, a machine we’ve loved since its launch four years ago.
Atherton’s bike brand is set to go global, thanks to a big funding boost
This year is going to be a big one for Atherton Bikes with a new range of models in development and now global distribution, all thanks to the brand’s successful…
MIPS is using computer modelling to measure its own effectiveness
Does MIPS really work? It’s a question that’s been asked many times before, but deciding what extra protection that famous yellow slip plane really affords your head has been tough…
Something to look forward to when Lockdown lifts: 5 great places to ride in 2021
The best new trails, biggest pump tracks and freshest rebuilds for the year ahead - global pandemic permitting of course! Forest of Dean, Dyfi Bike Park, Edenbrook Country Park, BikePark…
RedBull Spect Whip MX goggle review
The RedBull Spect Whip MX is a new goggle from a relatively new eyewear brand called Spect. In the past the brand made well-respected snow goggles in partnership with RedBull,…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
What if we were to tell you that you could have two shocks in one? Yes, we know, it sounds like some dodgy late-night infomercial designed to get you to…
How a grandfather from Newport set up kids’ bike charity from his back yard
Working from his garden shed in Newport, a grandfather has single-handedly rebuilt more than 500 bikes and donated them to kids and essential workers. We meet Mike Jones and ask…
Whoop 3.0 Strap fitness band review
Whoop 3.0 Strap comes with the new pro knit band which claims to be the most comfortable strap whilst dispersing sweat as well as a five day battery life.
Will government’s proposed bill erode access to countryside for millions?
Get off my land! Government bill seeks to thwart unauthorised traveller camps by making trespass a criminal offence but what does mean for rights of way?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Past month in MTB tech brings us a TLD winter clobber, very Specialized rubber, foaming Peaty, small Scouts, rubber pedals, red helmets, yellow glasses and more...
5 mistakes new riders make (and how to avoid them)
Everyone remembers a disaster ride. Even if it was something of a disaster it was no doubt a memorable one. Here are some classic MTB mistakes.
Cotic Jeht first ride review
The new 140mm travel Cotic Jeht boasts high end suspension and now a Taiwanese-made steel frame option to lop hundreds from the price.
Got your first proper mountain bike this year? Five essential upgrades
If you were lucky enough to get a new bike during the lockdown bike boom, here are some ideas to make you ride even better.
Paul Basagoitia on learning to walk and ride again… plus the joy of peeing solo
"I was the kid that turned up to Crankworx without a sponsor on a borrowed bike and won, all that disappeared and now I’m known for one big mistake in…
Alpinestars Tahoe Pants review
Made from heavy duty ripstop material, the Alpinestars Tahoe Pants feel weightier than rival brands' pants, but this is actually a good thing.
7 ways e-bikes will boost your relationship
E-bikes don’t just help you on the climbs, the knock-on effects can be felt elsewhere too. Here are seven ways e-bikes can boost your relationship.