Thickly padded riding gloves are a given for winter riding. But the issue is that more glove material means less lever dexterity and trail feedback…
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Win a day’s riding with one or more of the UK Canyon CLLCTV
Introducing the new range of Canyon EMTB’s, fitted with the Shimano EP8 drive. Now you can power:ON all day long!
Canyon’s e-bike version of big-hitting Torque: 175mm travel, Shimano EP8 and a thirst for gravity
The Canyon Torque:ON is their latest e-bike, a pedal assisted version of the big-hitting Torque, a machine we’ve loved since its launch four years ago.…
Auto inflation wheelset is real
Tyres are probably the single most important feature on your mountain bike. From casings sizes, to tread patterns and compounds, your choice of tyre makes…
This new steel dual-sus is no Myth
Colorado is home to some of America’s best trails and has become a hotbed of boutique frame brands. The latest one of these to chance…
10 ways to make your local loop more interesting
Lockdown living getting to you? If you're one of the lucky one with nearby trails, here are ten practical ideas from Trailfinder General Benji Haworth…
Ragley reveals 2021 range
The British hardtail frame brand with those outlandish model names, has given its range a refresh. Ragley has retouched the product portfolio and there is…
Nukeproof Giga: up to 180mm of travel and clever adjustable pivot
Bike parks, super enduro races and just plain sending it; new Nukeproof Giga aims to sate the appetite of the greediest gluttons. Nukeproof goes super-size!
Kingdom fills the Void in your bike life
Danish boutique mountain bike brand, Kingdom, has revealed a new mountain bike platform. The small company has produced some gorgeous titanium hardtail and dual-suspension frames,…
Purple, fluoro and turq for this custom ARC
When Yeti relaunched its ARC hardtail last year, there was the expectation for some classic colourways. The Coloradoan brand obliged with the 35th anniversary edition…
Fuji adds 150mm M-link option
Fuji has added a long-travel version of its Rakan, for enduro riders who are followers of the American bike brand. The standard Rakan is a…
Top 10 best names for a mountain bike ever
Another edition of the 'Trailfinder General' column finds Benji Haworth picking his favourite mountain bike names of all time. Why? Because it's important.
Leatt goes full Enduro its 4.0 helmet
South African mountain bike safety and apparel specialist, Leatt, has launched a new enduro helmet. Demand for generously ventilated detachable chinbar helmets has only increased…
Skelton signs with Saracen
Saracen has welcomed the reigning British women’s downhill champion to its Myst team. North Lincolnshire’s Becci Skelton announced an amicable end to her relationship with…
Ripley AF is a boutique alloy 29er
The other bike brand from Santa Cruz, has revised its short-travel 29er. Ibis is aiming to deliver more value for followers of the brand who…
Mountain bikes have changed but outdated advice lives on
We reassess yesterday’s received wisdom to make sure it works for you on the trails today.
BMW crash destroys Ebike factory
A case of sabotage is being investigated after a car crash and fire at Ebike Netherland headquarters. In a year where production disruptions, supply chain…
Another Wibmer jumps on Canyon
One of the most promising progressive mountain bikers has signed a new pro contract. Austria’s Gabriel Wibmer has confirmed that he will be riding for…
The rather Farr out Twin-T steel hardtail
If all the pressure of staying on trend with contemporary geometry numbers and all manner of material properties have become too much for you, then…
In praise of climbing
I am part of a dying breed. Part of an apparently invisible group of mountain bikers. A silent collective of bikers who actually like climbing.