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Whyte’s gravity enduro G-180
Whyte has sneakily launched a range of new enduro bikes, with some very impressive suspension numbers. Industrial designers at the brand have leveraging the latest…
Best mountain bike cranks: single ring chainsets for all budgets
Looking for advice on the best mountain bike cranks? You've landed on the right page. Here's our experience and knowledge of single ring MTB cranks.
Best tubeless sealant for mountain bike tyres
The best tubeless sealant will keep the air in your tyre for longer and actually fix punctures while you ride. No more inner tubes or…
Best mountain bike gloves: options for all weathers
Every rider should have a good pair of mountain bike gloves. Something not too chunky but not too skimpy. Here are the pairs of gloves…
The best waterproof mountain bike jackets for getting through winter
Staying warm and dry in is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best waterproof mountain bike jackets to the test. Light shells…
Best mountain bike stems: go shorter, stiffer or just plain cooler
The best mountain bike stems are an important factor when it comes to the control of your mountain bike, but which one should you choose?
Thrash trail trash this Halloween
You might thrash the occasional off-camber switchback with a touch too much rear brake lever pressure, but there’s nothing forgivable about tossing plastic trash about.…
Best mountain bike mudguards: keep your eyes clear of flung filth
Here are the very best mountain bike mudguards. If you want to ride fast along wet trails you'll need a front mudguard to keep your…
Best mountain bike shorts: baggy, waterproof and storage liners
The best mountain bike shorts compiled here are comfortable, protective, possibly waterproof and we've also included storage liner shorts.
Öhlins slims down TTX range to fit more frames
If you are a fan of having that Swedish umlaut on your rear shock air can, but worry about mounting issues, Öhlins has a new…
Super Bubba violet hubs have 2020 tech within a 1990s colourway
Anyone who was around mountain biking in the experimental 1990s era, will remember anodized purple as the colour of distinction. SUNringlé has released a new…
Paul Basagoitia on learning to walk and ride again… plus the joy of peeing solo
"I was the kid that turned up to Crankworx without a sponsor on a borrowed bike and won, all that disappeared and now I’m known…
2021 Vitus Escarpe and Sommet build kits will blow your mind
Escarpe and Sommet Vitus mountain bikes get updated suspension layouts and geometry, carbon front ends and impressive build kits yet same killer pricing.
Orbea Rise(s) expectations with 16kg e-bike
Lighter e-bikes make for more responsive battery-assisted riding and now with the Orbea Rise 140mm 29er ebike joining the fray.
7 ways e-bikes will boost your relationship
E-bikes don’t just help you on the climbs, the knock-on effects can be felt elsewhere too. Here are seven ways e-bikes can boost your relationship.…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Past month in MTB tech brings us a new ebike motors, carbon cranks, tyres, shades, gloves, peanut butters, goggles, fat grips, instant porridge and Whoops!
Best mountain bike clothing for women
A collection of the best women’s kit for mountain biking. A wealth of women’s-specific kit means no more of the small-sized men’s stuff.…
Magic number for 2021 Scott Ransoms is 38
Scott has made its impressively efficient Ransom enduro bike even better by adding the latest 38mm stanchion single crown forks from Fox and Rockshox.
Best mountain bike flat pedals for 2020: 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.