As Stages announce more power meter models for Shimano XT and XTR cranks, we return to the question: are they worth using on mountain bikes?
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How to clean up after a ride without painting your car interior brown
If you ride when it’s muddy, some of that is going to get splattered all over your clothing and, if you’ve driven to the trails,…
MTBing saves lives: how more and more of us are finding solace in the singletrack
Andy Barlow from Dirt School breaks down a few different clients that he’s worked with over the years and how mountain biking ties them all…
Five rides for short winter days, lacking stature but overflowing with fun
Riding time is precious and limited, especially in winter. Rides that get to the point (ie the fun stuff) and pack a punch are what…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month. Manual machines, kid skid lids, Funn flatties, wrist-width saddles and much else besides.
Most wanted: RRP ProGuard Bolt On mudguard
The RRP ProGuard Bolt On is one of those products that's hard to believe no one thought of before. So long zip-ties, rubber bands and…
Swinley’s new skill zone uses a unique subscription model
Now you can now add pay-as-you-go to riding your bike with the launch of The Summit, a pay-monthly skills venue at Swinley in Berkshire.
Bigger, lighter, more concave, thinner pins, better seals and bushing: Burgtec Penthouse Flat MK5
The Burgtec Penthouse Flat MK4 was good but the new MK5 aims to tkae things up and level. The biggest update to the iconic pedal…
What if you had to pick only one mountain bike?
Is there such a thing as an all-rounder mountain bike? If so, what is it? And would such a bike actually be desirable to own…
Dirty Deals: £40 Assegais, £65 Freeriders, half-price Stans wheels and much more!
A great selection this week. Sometimes the planets just align. This week's Dirty Deals is possibly the best ever edition of bikey bargains we've done…
Quick overview of 2020 Ragley hardtails
We like our Ragley hardtails. They've never scored lower than 8/10 in our tests. With that in mind, we're as keen as anyone to see…
Buyer’s guide to lightweight full-face and convertible helmets
Want extra protection without getting hot-headed? You need one of the latest enduro lids. Read our guide to lightweight full-face and convertible helmets.
Tornado Attack is a 150mm travel trail bike for £1,200*
Own-brand marques and direct-sales brands have made bikes cheaper than ever, but Tornado Bicycles intends to lower the price tag even further.
Jared Graves returns to Yeti
Graves will be a Yeti ambassador. His race schedule includes select Enduro World Series events and some 'unexpected' races yet to be announced.
Top 10 underrated mountain bike features
Some innovations are beyond desirable, they're pretty much essential. Here’s a rundown of our Top 10 underrated mountain bike features.
The Olympics are coming! DT Swiss’ new XC suspension and 60mm dropper post
You may recognise these bits from the special edition Canyon Lux CF that was also unveiled today. Here's a quick rundown of the spec and…
Only 32 of these Canyon DT Swiss Special Edition Lux CF will be made
All 32 Canyon Lux CF SLX 9.0 DT LTD will be available from today (Thursday 23 January) on Canyon's website at a price of €7,499.
Michelin downhill tyre range now available
Bringing misty-eyed memories back of the genuine classic Michelin Comp 16 tyres, the Bibendum crew have finally released new DH to the public.
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Entries now open for ‘Ard Dales enduro
Ard Dales promises virgin loam and steep, rocky woods mixed with flow trails. Purpose built or tweaked trails especially for the event.