The Specialized Stumpjumper range has great trail bikes in each of the main wheel sizes. We explain the differences and which one is best for…
Buyers Guide
Buyer’s guide to choosing a mountain bike frame
If you're browsing through mountain bike frame listings looking to upgrade your current bike, here's everything you should know before choosing.
The best Plus bikes
Can bigger really prove to be better? We explain the concept of Plus bikes and round up the best Plus bikes currently available.
Best 160mm suspension forks
Eight of the best big-hitting 160mm suspension forks tested, including the RockShox Lyrik, Fox 36, Bos Deville, Suntour Durolux and Manitou Mattoc Pro.
Best mountain bike upgrades
The best mountain bike upgrades guaranteed to be good for your bike guaranteed to be good for your bike.
15 most useful things to spend a few hundred quid on
Sometimes we all just have an urge to splurge. To drop some cash on something bicycle-related. But wait a minute! Don’t make a poor choice.…
YT Capra vs Canyon Strive – which is best?
What’s the fastest, best value enduro bike?
Plus bikes explained
You’ve probably seen the phrase ‘Plus bike’ being used a lot of late. Here’s a simple breakdown of what Plus bikes are why they’ve been…
Which wheel size is best?
Pro riders and stopwatches hit Bike Park Wales to settle this once and for all
The best trail hardtails
Trail hardtails are evolving and £1,300 will get you one of the latest breed. We test four of the best from GT, Nukeproof, Orange and
The best mountain bikes under £1,500
ith the rapid rise of the online retailer, there’s never been a better time to buy a new mountain bike. Not only are the likes…
The best mountain bikes for under £2,500
Our 2014 Bike of the Year — the Stumpy Evo — goes up against two well-dressed pretenders, all at £2.5k
Best mountain bike single ring cranks
Whether it’s a replacement or an enhancement, riders are looking to single-ring cranksets as the way forward. We put three aluminium and three carbon sets…
The best mountain bike handlebars
We think a set of bars are a cheap upgrade that will last you for ages, so we've compiled our list of the best mountain…
6 reasons why 26in wheels aren’t dead
Six reasons why 26in wheels still deserve space in your garage
Buying a bike online: the complete guide
Buying a bike online and the savings can be as big as the pitfalls, so here's a guide to picking the best bike, the right…
Fox 36 vs RockShox Pike (review)
Putting the two latest and greatest suspension forks to the ultimate head-to-head test
Bike test: 2014 discount bikes
What's better than a great bike? A great bike with up to 31% chopped off the price: we seek out the bargains of 2014
Bike Test: Ground Breaking 29ers
If 29ers were born for XC and traditional trail riding, these are the bikes that are rewriting the rulebook
Bike test: 650b hardtails
The newest 650b (27.5in) hardtails on the market go head to head, offering improved roll-over performance and playful characters