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Fox’s new 34 SL fork is full-width for full-bore riding, yet it’s still lighter than a Sid Ultimate
Fox has a new lightweight 34 SL fork in town, and it’s built for aggressive riding. In a departure from the previous 34, out goes…
Watch: Greg Callaghan has built his dream trail at Ticknock, Dublin, and you can ride it too now
Irish enduro racer Greg Callaghan has built his own “dream trail” at Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails in Dublin. And, of course, filmed the progress and…
I’ve never heard of Teewing Bikes, but this Chinese brand is already teasing a DJI Avinox-equipped full-suspension e-bike
The Chinese mobility brand, better known for its electric scooters, looks set to be the latest manufacturer to offer an e-bike powered by the much-hyped…
Slide over, downhillers: Continental’s tackiest rubber now comes on enduro-casing tyres too, giving e-bikers and regular riders access to SuperSoft Kryptotals
Previously reserved for downhill tyres only, Continental has added its squishiest rubber to the enduro casing Kryptotal range, bringing more grip for e-bikers and regular…
I measured it: real world weight, geometry and sizing of Transition’s new Regulator
The Transition Regulator CX launched last week, a new e-bike with 150mm travel, Bosch CX Gen 5 Performance motor, geometry & sizing to die for,…
High end mountain bike sales were up in 2024, but have we fallen out of love with e-bikes?
Expensive mountain bike sales – those purchased by enthusiasts – grew in 2024 according to the UK’s Bicycle Association, which looks after the interests of…
Transition’s new Regulator e-bike lets you choose your Bosch motor – either CX or SX – and boasts suspension and geometry to match the Santa Cruz Vala
Transition’s new Regulator comes with a Bosch Performance CX Gen 5 motor, or the lightweight SX, it gets 150mm travel, a full carbon frame and superlative…
It’s the most powerful e-bike I’ve ridden, but how far can it go? I range-tested the Amflow PL Carbon with the outrageously punchy DJI motor and the results were really surprising
I’ve been busy testing the Amflow PL Carbon for a while now, both here and abroad, on all sorts of terrain, and I’ve got a…
Chunkier knobs, more grip claimed and better damping: Specialized reworks the Butcher and Eliminator tyres, and they’re only a fiver more expensive now too, from £50
Specialized has a new version of its Eliminator tyre out, the tread has been completely redesigned with chunkier lugs, and overall it looks like a…
We are big fans of Hunt wheelsets, now one of its best – the Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core – has a massive £650 off in the Hunt Spring Sale
Hunt is renowned for producing some of the best MTB wheelsets on the market, and they come competitively priced too. The brand is also becoming…
MET’s new Revo helmet is designed for maximum protection from high-speed impacts, all while still keeping your head cool.
Faster up, and down, e-bikes are continuing to push boundaries in mountain biking. And it’s not just the bikes and how we ride them that…
The next generation of women shredders are here, and they’re already setting the MTB world alight – Vali Höll, Vero Sandler and Vaea Veerback reveal their ones to watch
It’s International Women’s Day – and yes, we are going to shout about it. Over the last few years women’s riding and racing has gotten…
New Fox Speedframe helmet puts safety first and gets 5-star Virginia Tech rating
Fox’s open-face Speedframe helmet range has just received a massive overhaul, and its focus on protection has secured a coveted 5-star safety rating from helmet…
8 most significant products I’ve seen this month, from angle-adjustable saddle clamps to $500 bottom brackets
The UK’s Core Bike Show brings together many of the biggest brand and distributors under one roof to showcase the latest bikes and products. Here…
Looking to deep clean your MTB after a tough winter? Muc-Off’s Ultimate Cleaning Kit has a huge 34% off at Amazon
There are not many brands that do bike cleaning and lubricating products better than Muc-Off. The UK brand has a vast range of products that…
New Specialized XC wheelset weighs less than a kilo, uses carbon spokes with Ti nipples, and costs more than some complete bikes
Specialized has a completely new XC wheelset that it says weighs less than a kilo, making it lighter than most road hoops I can find.…
Whyte’s new Bosch CX-powered Kado starts at £4,500, gets 150mm travel and a ’tilted motor’ for lower centre of gravity
British brand Whyte has launched a new full-powered eMTB range called Kado. The bikes incorporate Bosch’s latest Gen 5 Performance Line CX motor and batteries,…
Race Face’s new Turbine flat pedal comes in seven colours and boasts the “most concave platform on the market”
Race Face has launched its most concave flat pedal yet – the Turbine. It has 3mm of concavity and is designed for riders who want…
I love a lightweight e-bike, but riding these two full power Meridas made me reconsider the importance of weight on an e-mtb
How important is the weight of an e-bike when it comes to the ride experience? Does less weight really give a more agile ride, or…