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Buyer’s Guides
Best tubeless valves for mountain bikes: Faff-free options for tubeless bliss
The presta valve is the smallest component in a tubeless system but it’s essential for tyre bead seating, topping up the air pressure, and adding…
Best budget electric mountain bike: Power-up your ride without breaking the bank
You can bag one of the best budget electric mountain bike models for around £3k nowadays... but are they up to the job of proper…
Best lightweight electric mountain bike
While the best e-bikes are an absolute blast off-road, they are not for everyone. Some riders want do the lion’s share of the work on…
Best mountain bike tire pressure gauges
Since the tyres on your bike are the only thing in contact with the trail, maintaining an optimum tyre pressure ensures maximum grip, support and…
Best mountain bike gloves: options for all weathers
Protect your hands and keep them warm with a pair of the best mountain bike gloves. Here's our pick of the market.
Best cross-country XC mountain bikes: hardtail and full-suspension
The best cross-country mountain bikes are about raw speed, making them lightweight, efficient and ideal for fast, flowing singletrack as well as racing.
Best down-country mountain bike: short travel shredders
Short on travel but big on geometry, we review the best down country mountain bike rigs that are at the forefront of the next wave…
Best mountain bike tubeless sealant: Go puncture-free!
The best tubeless sealant will keep the air in your tyre for longer and actually fix punctures while you ride. No more inner tubes or…
Best enduro mountain bikes: 150 to 180mm monsters
Enduro is still the hottest ticket in mountain biking, we cut through they hype and find the very best enduro mountain bikes on the market.
Best mountain bike handlebars: steer with confidence and precision
The best mountain bike handlebars are a relatively cheap upgrade that will last you for ages. We’ve compiled the very, very best: carbon, alloy, 31.8,…
Best floor pumps and tubeless tyre inflators: no stress, just success!
The task of converting to tubeless can leave you feeling deflated — the best tubeless tyre inflators make the process totally stress-free.
Best mountain bike saddles: are you sitting comfortably?
We've ridden the backside out of our shorts to draw up this list of the very best mountain bike saddles available for all types of…
Best mountain bike chain lube: keep your drivetrain running smooth and protected
Ever hear those squeaks and creaks coming out of the drivetrain? That’s the sound of a dirty chain! A gritty, unlubricated chain reduces both the…
Best mountain bike wheels: aluminium, carbon, and budget 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 flat pedals: metal and plastic options
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 cleaning kit: bike cleaners to keep your MTB running smoothly
As much as we love to boast a muddy, filthy, well-ridden bike, we know as well as the next mountain biker that cleaning your bike…
Best hip packs for mountain biking: bum bags of brilliance
The best bike hip packs for mountain biking offer storage space with all cargo centred around your waist, leaving you unrestricted and sweat-free.
Best mountain bike under £2000, or $2800: proper MTB time!
Do you have more than £1000 to spend? Want to know what is the best mountain bike under £2000? Answer: decent parts, good geometry, rewarding
Best MTB helmet lights: light up the trail ahead
As the days shorten and the clocks go back, time to ride in daylight hours becomes severely limited outside of the weekend. Invest in a…