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Best kids bikes: balance bikes and pedal bikes
The best kids bikes, and how you can get hold of some of them for less than the price of a Pokémon. Some great options…
What mountain bike frame size should you ride?
You can easily end up with the wrong mountain bike frame size. You can't go off the listed frame size any more. Here's how to…
Best bike racks for mountain bikes in 2021: save your car’s interior
The best bike racks for mountain bikes will depend largely on what fits your car but here are some features to look out for and…
New Blur becomes the lightest Santa Cruz
After months of teasing, Santa Cruz has confirmed details and specifications, for its new Blur. One of the most celebrated model names in Santa Cruz…
Pole’s 190mm bike will happen
Finnish boutique bike brand, Pole, has posted a radical new prototype on Instagram. Company founder and chief industrial designer Leo Kokkonen, has shown his social…
Specialized Kenevo SL and the Black Mountains: Blending the best of old-school and new-school riding
The lightweight Kenevo SL weighs around 30 per cent less than the average e-bike but effectively doubles your power. We take it into the hills…
Best bikepacking kit in 2021: get out in the wilds
Between niche brands like Alpkit and big brands like Specialized you can fully kit yourself out for bikepacking. We went feral for a few days.
Recall for some Turbo Levo and Kenevos
Specialized has announced a voluntary recall for its first-generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo e-bikes. The issue is only estimated to affect fewer than 15% of…
Best enduro mountain bikes in 2021: 150 to 180mm travel bikes
Enduro is still the hottest ticket in mountain biking, we cut through they hype and find the very best enduro mountain bikes.
YT’s rolls out new Decoy MX and Decoy 29 e-bikes with EP8
YT has just announced six new versions of its highly lauded e-bike; the Decoy (our E-Bike of the Year winner in the direct-sales category). Here’s…
Best mountain bike flat pedals for 2021: metal and plastic
Looking for the best mountain bike flat pedals, no matter what your budget? Here's our comprehensive buyer's guide to all things flat pedal.
Best electric mountain bikes: join the riding revolution!
Stating the obvious: the best electric mountain bikes are flipping great! We had so much fun with this best-of list we’re embarrassed to call it…
Best mountain bikes under £500: capable and affordable MTBs
Find the best mountain bikes under £500 for you. Be warned: all of these great value bikes will hook you into a new sport and…
Gravitas for gravity riders on a budget
After two years of testing, Halo has introduced a new value DH wheelset. The British brand used World Cup DH racers as R&D riders, integrating…
Rapha mountain bike apparel rolling on a trail near you soon
One of the most iconic apparel brands, is getting closer to revealing its first mountain bike range. In the realm of road and gravel riding,…
Aneela McKenna: tireless trailblazer for diversity and inclusion
We hit the trails with one of mountain biking’s most tireless campaigners for diversity and inclusion: Aneela McKenna.
E-bike specific coil from EXT
Italian boutique suspension brand, EXT, has added an e-bike specific shock to its product range. The marketing rationale is that e-bikes are heavier, and therefore…
Highlights from Mons Royale Women’s Progression Camp
The Future Ground team has already committed to a second Future Ground camp which will be announced in the coming weeks.
Focus on low intensity training to get fitter without beating yourself up
AKA ride slow to get fast. Knowing how slow to go is crucial if you want to benefit from harder sessions.