A collection of the best women’s kit for mountain biking. A wealth of women’s-specific kit means no more of the small-sized men’s stuff.…
Buyers Guide
Best mountain bike flat pedals for 2020: metal and plastic
Looking for the best mountain bike flat pedals, no matter what your budget? Here's our comprehensive buyer's guide to all things flat pedal.
Best mountain bike shoes: flat and clipless
Here’s our pick of the best mountain bike shoes. Whether you ride flat pedals or clipless, you need a good shoe to deliver power through…
Best mountain bike lights: find your flow in the darkness
Here are the best mountain bike lights. Bombing around in the dark may seem like a mad thing to do, but night riding is great.
Best mountain bike tyres: front tyres and rear tyres for all conditions
Whether you want the ultimate grip or the fastest rolling speed, and whether you ride in sand, rock or loam, we have the best mountain…
Best mountain bike grips in 2020: fat, medium and tapered grips
Finding the best mountain bike grips for you doesn't need to cost the earth. Many grips on the market equals a bewildering choice. Here's our…
Best mountain bike wheels in 2020: aluminium and carbon options
Getting the best mountain bike wheels can totally transform your ride. Upgrading your bike's existing wheelset will add speed and improve the feel.
Best mountain bike knee pads in 2020
What to look for in the best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-on? Which brands make the best? Here's all the…
Best mountain bike handlebars in 2020
A set of the best mountain bike handlebars are a relatively cheap upgrade that will last you for ages. We’ve compiled the best: carbon, alloy,…
Best mountain bike gloves 2020
Every rider should have a good pair of mountain bike gloves. Something not too chunky but not too skimpy. Here are the pairs of gloves…
Best mountain bike helmets 2020: open-face or half-shell
Find the best mountain bike helmets here amongst our pick of favourites. A mountain bike lid is protection but it can also be stylish and…
Best short-travel ‘downcountry’ mountain bikes
Short on travel but big on geometry, these downcountry mountain bikes are at the forefront of the next wave of mountain bike. Here's our current…
Best electric mountain bikes: all you need to know
We guide you through the process of buying the best electric mountain bikes, from explaining what they do and don't do, through to recommending key…
Best mountain bike forks: get the best suspension fork for your bike
We've tested a whole lot of mountain bike forks and here are the very best mountain bike suspension forks for enduro, trail riders and XC…
Best mountain bike saddles: six of the best MTB saddles out there
Are you sitting comfortably? We’ve assembled all of the best mountain bike saddles and ridden the backside out of our shorts to test their performance.…
Brose, Bosch, Shimano: which ebike system has the most power, punch and reliability?
Brose, Bosch, Shimano... which has more power, which packs more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our quick guide to e-bike motors has the answers.
Best tubeless sealant for mountain bike tyres
We put several mountain bike tubeless sealants through the slash test to rate their puncture powers. Just what is the best tubeless sealant out there?
Best mountain bike disc brakes: budget, trail and 4-piston
We pick the very best mountain bike disc brakes from three categories: budget, trail and four-piston. Don't start stopping until you've read this.
Best mountain bike hip packs: AKA bum bag or fanny pack
The best mountain bike hip packs offer storage space with all cargo centred around your waist, leaving your shoulders and back unrestricted and sweat-free.
Best hydration packs: small, medium and large backpacks
Find the best hydration packs with our grouptest that compares hydration packs and bladders from mid-size through to all-day ride capacity.