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‘Do a Wheelie’ with Danny MacAskill
The wheelie. Tricky to master, it always impresses, and it’s a great fundamental bike skill to boot. Of course if you’re Danny MacAskill, you’re going…
Share your opinions on indoor cycling to be in with chance of winning an Amazon voucher
We’re undertaking a survey to learn all about the indoor cycling habits and preferences of our audience across Future’s websites, so whether you like smashing…
Orange Switch 7: the tale of the missing link
Prepare to have your flabber gasted, because Orange has just released details of its new full susser and it doesn’t feature a basic single pivot…
The Cannondale Moterra Neo eMTB is ready to hit the trails hard
The Cannondale Moterra Neo e-bike boasts 150mm of travel, 29er wheels and carbon or alloy frame options, all powered by a Bosch motor (like many…
More battery capacity equals more fun with the re-engineered Canyon Spectral:ON eMTB
To create a better, all-round eMTB, Canyon went back to the drawing board. The revamped Canyon Spectral:ON is the result, with new geometry and new…
The updated Intense Tracer 279 is here, and it’s MX
The bike that began life way back in 1999 has been reinvented for the modern enduro rider, and the modern rider full stop. The new…
Racing roots: great riders in the history of mountain biking
No matter what, where or how you ride, there is a cornerstone which is important to acknowledge; mountain biking was born a sport. Competition has…
Less is more with Pivot’s Les SL V2
After a series of trail and enduro bike updates to its model range during Q1 2022, Pivot has revealed something for gram counting riders. The…
Factor moves into mountain biking with new Lando XC and HT
Road bike brand Factor has just entered the mountain bike market with the arrival of its premium cross-country focussed Factor Lando. Available as a hard-tail…
279 becomes Orange’s fastest DH rig
Gravity racers with a soft spot for a rugged aluminium frame aesthetic and high chainstay rear triangles, will love Orange’s new 279. The brand’s latest…
Lapierre’s updated XR cross-country bike is lighter and more progressive
As elite cross-country courses evolve in technicality and toughness, cross-country bikes have evolved to handle them. The Lapierre XR, and its XC- marathon-ready sibling the…
Mountain bike brands commit to boxing clever with sustainable packaging
The mountain bike industry is moving apace to reduce wasteful packaging and embrace sustainable shipping. A theme of the supply chain disruption endured by mountain…
The new Dainese Linea 01 may be the lightest full-face helmet on the market
Italian protection expert Dainese has returned to the MTB helmet market after a long break with a brand-new range. Targeting trail, enduro and e-bike riders,…
YT’s Capra and Decoy get special edition Uncaged 9 models with Ohlins suspension and mullet wheels
Calling all mullet-lovers. YT has unleashed new MX special editions with trick Ohlins suspension, coil shocks and Crankbrothers wheels. Both the high acclaimed Decoy (one…
Sinyard no longer Specialized CEO
One of the original mountain biking innovators has handed over the reins at Specialized. Mike Sinyard is disengaging from his position as Specialized CEO, but…
BikeYoke drops new Barkeeper stem
BikeYoke is best known for its dropper posts, but the German component maker has revealed a new 35mm bore stem – the Barkeeper. A single-piece…
SRM brings X-Power (meter) tech to flats
If you are a flat pedal purist, it doesn’t mean you don’t care about watts. Riders who prefer the support and control of riding flats,…
Archer updates its ‘alternative’ D1x wireless shifting system
After SRAM’s breakthrough AXS Eagle wireless system launched in 2019, electronic shifting has moved from fantasy to reality – for many riders. The legacy drivetrain…
Airdrop into your flowtrail without any Filter
Want to filter more fun into your rides instead of muting trail feedback? Airdrop’s new 27.5” bike might be just the thing. The Peak District…