Ever felt like you needed more protection than an open-face helmet, but without the chin bar of a full-face? Bluegrass has just launched their latest…
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Shimano’s new Essa groupset could be the cheapest 1x drivetrain on the market
Shimano’s latest drivetrain is called Essa, it uses the same narrow-wide tooth profile as top-end XTR, boasts a singlering 1x chainring on the front for…
Race Face’s new Era Carbon enduro wheels claim to offer the ultimate blend of strength, weight, and comfort – and come with free crash replacement
Race Face’s new Era carbon wheels claim to offer the optimum balance of weight and compliance, as well as offering the peace of mind that…
We loved Fox’s Union Flat Shoe, and now there’s a new version with a BOA dial closure
Anyone who’s ridden through any sort of wet conditions knows the feeling of slimy laces when it’s time to take your shoes off. And if…
Crankbrothers’ new on-the-bike tools can be mixed and matched to suit your trail-side repair needs
Crankbrothers has launched a new range of on-the-bike tools, with the range called Save Our Shred, or S.O.S. This range is less about innovative ways…
Are long-travel single-crown forks fundamentally flawed? Formula certainly thinks so, and the Italian brand’s new Belva dual crown aims to prove it
Italian brand Formula is back with its signature purple hue on a brand new set of forks: the Belva. Looking set for a day in…
Madison’s new Code Breaker II glasses offer massive coverage for less than the price of a mudguard
Madison has a history of making great eyewear at killer prices, so you’ll understand why we’re so excited about the new Code Breaker II glasses,…
New Crankbrothers Mallet and Stamp Trail shoes are the brand’s most sophisticated, and expensive, yet
Two of the most popular Crankbrothers trail shoes are back – and this time, with the option of laces or Boa dial closures. Fancy. The…
The 16 most important new products I’ve seen this week: from next gen Michelin Wild Enduro tyres to MTB’s longest mudguard
Transition Repeater PT GX AXS Carbon £10,499 Only four brands get to use the SRAM Powertrain motor and 720Wh battery, and with Nukeproof’s future hanging…
SRAM switches to mineral oil for new Maven premium four-piston gravity disc brake
There’s a new halo brake in SRAM’s line-up, it’s called Maven and it’s said to be the most powerful brake the brand has ever made.…
Riders who hate graunchy bottom brackets are going to love Hope’s new mud-busting BB solution
Hope has a new BB design that could double the lifecycle of its press fit bottom brackets. Called PF41 BB, the Barnoldswick brand has engineered…
Formula has not launched a new product, instead it wants your existing fork and brakes to go on working for longer
While we’re all accustomed to seeing new mountain bike products launched on an almost daily basis, it’s rare that a brand announces a scheme designed…
E*thirteen’s new tubeless valve is half Presta, half Schrader, and promises easier tyre setup
E*thirteen has just invented something called the Quick Fill Plasma Schrader Valve, which sounds really dull until I tell you it’s a hybrid of the…
The cost of repairing your SRAM T-Type AXS derailleur just got a whole lot cheaper!
In fantastic news for anyone with SRAM’s latest T-Type wireless transmission, the cost of repairing a bent rear derailleur has just become significantly cheaper. Even…
Has Lazer just democratised helmet safety? The Lupo and Finch use Kineticore crumple zone tech, cost less than £60 and score a perfect Virginia Tech 5-star rating
Lazer has extended its brilliant KinetiCore technology to two new helmets in its mountain bike range: but this time it’s not the priciest, top end…
The OneUp Components Dropper Post is my favourite dropper: the new V3 is even lighter, boasts less stack height, and keeps the 240mm rise
OneUp Components has launched its latest dropper post, called the V3 it comes with a whole host of improvements on the One Up Dropper Post…
A year on SRAM’s radical AXS T-Type Transmission – the verdict
In March last year, SRAM unveiled its radical AXS T-Type Transmission, promising that the new drivetrain would bring unparalleled strength, durability, and precision shifting. It…
2024’s best and worst tech trends: What’s going to excite and annoy us in the next 12 months?
In the past, technical innovation has brought us game-changing trends such as progressive geometry, 29in wheels, mullet bikes, stealth dropper posts, single-ring drivetrains and internal…
I’ve fallen out of love with e-bikes after a decade testing them: but one new motor’s rekindled the old flame and it’s my Gear of the Year 2023
1. Specialized Hillbilly Grid Gravity tyre The latest Specialized Hillbilly has as much (or even more) wet weather and mud grip than any other mountain…
SRAM’s auto shifting Powertrain is pointless for riders like you and me, but it’s still my product of the year 2023: here’s why…
1. Forbidden Druid V2 X0 If I’m wondering how to hang onto a test bike, and not return it, that’s a very good sign. Even…