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    e-bike weight hacks video

    13 sneaky tricks you need to know when buying a lightweight e-bike

    • March 25, 2024

    It stands to reason that even the best e-bikes are going to be heavier than the best analogue bikes for the simple reason that they…

    Things we hate about mountain bikes

    I love my mountain bike, but these are the annoying things that make me want to throw it in the hedge

    • February 5, 2024

    The best mountain bikes are brilliant things, capable of tackling seemingly impossible terrain at silly speeds, they’re great for our happiness and our health. But…

    Why weight still matters on a mountain bike… but not for the reasons we’ve all been told

    • February 2, 2024

    A lighter bike rides better than a heavy one, right? It’s an idea most of us have agreed with over the years because, simply put,…

    Canyon Strive:ON V Orbea Wild M-Team

    Canyon Strive:ON CFR Vs Orbea Wild M-Team: Which is the ultimate enduro e-bike?

    • January 3, 2024

    Competition has always accelerated the pace of development, and the discipline of e-enduro racing is no different. This fledgling race category has not been around…

    The 10 best MTB race images of 2023, and there’s no Tom Pidcock in sight

    • December 18, 2023

    Stuck for Christmas gift ideas for that special mountain biker in your life? Or just looking to buy yourself something great for the holiday season,…

    MBR SRAM Eagle Powertrain video

    SRAM Eagle Powertrain: A game-changer for e-bikers, or unwanted overkill?

    • December 14, 2023

    SRAM’s entry into the e-bike market caused a stir this autumn by integrating its Eagle Transmission with a Brose motor to create a system that…

    Canyon Torque Vs YT Capra thumbnail

    Canyon Torque Mullet AL 6 Vs YT Capra Core 2 GX – Which is the best direct-sales enduro bike?

    • December 5, 2023

    While top end bikes costing five figures are not uncommon (£20,000 one day soon?), most of us are priced out. It’s to the Germans’ great…

    Hottest e-bikes for 2024 thumbnail

    Revealed: The 14 e-bikes we’re most excited to ride in 2024!

    • November 28, 2023

    It’s been a big year for e-bikes already, with SRAM joining the motor wars, Bosch launching a lightweight system, and huge growth in the diet…

    “Covid has been mountain biking’s Kinder Scout mass trespass,” says new UK trails tsar

    • November 27, 2023

    Mountain biking has grown up, it’s everywhere across the UK, and we need proper sanctioned trails to confirm the sports future legacy. That’s the view…

    Trek Vs Specialized

    Trek Supercaliber SLR Vs Specialized Epic World Cup: Which is the ultimate cross-country speed machine?

    • November 27, 2023

    Trek and Specialized are giants in the mountain bike world, and both of these new XC bikes weigh in under 10kg and have five figure…

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    Hottest new XC, trail, and enduro bikes for 2024

    • November 20, 2023

    We’re approaching the end of the year, and by now most manufacturers have launched their model year ’24 (MY24) bikes. What better time then, to…

    Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Alloy Vs Trek Fuel Ex

    Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Vs Trek Fuel EX test – which is the best trail bike with adjustable geometry?

    • November 8, 2023

    We all like freedom of choice, right? Whether it’s the little things in life, like a latte instead of cappuccino, or the big things like…

    Six reasons Red Bull Hardline would be a better race series than the UCI World Cup… and one why it won’t

    • November 6, 2023

    First we lamented Red Bull’s loss of the rights to broadcast the UCI World Cup Mountain Bike Series to the might of Discovery/Eurosport/GCN. Then we…

    Rhondda Raid

    Mine over Matter: we tackle Wye MTB’s uplift-assisted Rhondda Raid

    • October 6, 2023

    “The right line is death,” Will Warren calmly tells us. “The left line is just… horrible,” he adds. “Take your pick.” Not the words you’d…

    Headspace

    Headspace: new guidance on spotting concussion and how to treat it

    • August 30, 2023

    What is a concussion? Stupid question, it’s when your friend tries a new feature, hits a tree and then can’t remember which trail he’s on…

    Manon Carpenter

    Storm Force: Manon Carpenter on trail advocacy and film making

    • August 29, 2023

    New stars of 2013 revisited: Manon Carpenter Words and photos: Sim Mainey “You know who that is, don’t you? That’s Manon Carpenter!” The three riders…

    Owen Pemberton Aug 292

    Interview – Owen Pemberton, Forbidden Bike Co. The high priest of high pivots

    • August 15, 2023

    Almost 10 years ago to the day, we shone the spotlight on Owen Pemberton in a feature titled, “These People are Changing Everything”. The idea…

    Andreas Kolb, Charlie Hatton, Laurie Greenland celebrate at UCI DH World Championships in Fort William, Scotland on August 05, 2023 // Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202308050427 // Usage for editorial use only //

    Charlie Hatton: “I never thought it would be a World Champs winning run”

    • August 11, 2023

    mbr: Congratulations Charlie! It’s nearly a week after winning the Worlds at Fort William, has it sunk in yet? Charlie Hatton: Yes it’s definitely changed…

    Ebike motor repair shop

    E-bike motor issues? Here’s where to get them repaired

    • August 8, 2023

    “Sometimes we open one up and water will run out literally all over the floor. Then it’s a race to dry it out inside before…

    Caersws bike park

    Trailblazers: Caersws Bike Park – one to hit up on your summer road trip

    • July 31, 2023

    Bike brands like to talk about evolution. Every model year brings tweaks and changes, increases – or decreases – in wheel size, suspension, weight and…

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    Reviews

    Endura MT500 jacket 2025

    Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water

    Propain Shresh SL

    The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike

    Fox Podium inverted fork

    Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden

    Silt Enduro Alloy wheels review

    Silt’s Enduro wheels offer just about the best price to performance ratio of any hoops I’ve tested, at £380 there’s no need to pay more

    Specialized Butcher Grid Gravity T9 TLR tyre

    “It grips like stink” – the new Specialized Butcher gets more rubber, more weight and more damping, but it’s still amazing value

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