You can easily end up with the wrong mountain bike frame size. You can't go off the listed frame size any more. Here's how to…
Buyer’s Guides
Best bike racks for mountain bikes in 2022: save your car’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…
Best bikepacking kit in 2022: get out in the wilds
Between niche brands like Alpkit and big brands like Specialized you can fully kit yourself out for bikepacking. We went feral for a few days.
Best women’s mountain bike pants and riding trousers
Despite their roots in motocross and DH, the best women's mountain bike pants are lighter in weight, much more comfortable to pedal in for long…
Best mountain bike wheels in 2022: 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 clothing for women: jackets, trousers, shorts, jerseys and more
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.…
10 coolest mountain bike brands right now
When all's said and done, sometimes we like bikes for not entirely logical reasons. Some bikes are just cool. These are the ten coolest brands…
Best mountain bike drivetrains and groupsets
Do you know the difference between XTR and Deore? Eagle and GX? Read this easy to use guide all about mountain bike groupsets.
Best mountain bike cranks: single ring chainsets for all riders
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of the best mountain bike cranks – and the better they are, the easier they are to forget.
Buyers guide to cheap RockShox forks
Guide to OEM, entry level, or just plain cheap RockShox forks. With eight model series to pick from - each with mulitple versions - it…
Best bike locks: Bike theft is rife! How to avoid yours getting nicked
Rated: four of the best mountain bike locks. We’ve probably all suffered from scallywags stealing bikes, or know someone who has. Here's how to prevent…
Best mountain biking video games: maintain your stoke levels, virtually
As winter reduces the frequency of your trail riding experience, is it a great incentive to explore the best mountain biking video games out there.
2021 Vitus Escarpe and Sommet build kits will blow your mind
Escarpe and Sommet Vitus mountain bikes get updated suspension layouts and geometry, carbon front ends and impressive build kits yet same killer pricing.
Which Halfords mountain bike is right for you?
We take you through the wide range of Halfords mountain bike models, separating the wheat from the chaff, leaving a shortlist of proper bikes to…
The best MTB frame protection kits and chainstay protectors
Quieten your ride and protect your paint by using some of the best chainstay protectors — here’s our pick, plus a DIY option you can…
Six of the best mountain biking books to keep you entertained
If you're planning on being at home a bit more then chances are you'll end up needing some new books to read. Here are the…
Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike and save up to 42%
Cycle to Work scheme was introduced ten years ago. Here's how to get at least 32% off the price of your next mountain bike in
Best mountain bikes under £1,500
Here are the best mountain bikes under £1,500. For trail bikes, £1,500 marks the point where full-sussers get serious and technical choices proliferate.
The best mountain biking phone apps for iPhone and Android
Here are our favourite mountain biking phone apps that we use the most often before, during and after riding our mountain bikes.
Best mountain bike clipless pedals
Find the best mountain bike clipless pedals, including what to look for and what to buy. Clipless pedals transmit leg power and bond cyclist and…