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We’ve been here before, and I’ve been wrong in the past, but here’s why I think 32in wheels will never roll in MTB
“Gateway, not competition” – why 20% of riders are now hiring mountain bikes as well as owning them
I didn’t have Poland on my list of MTB hot-spots, but the Glacensis region is chock full of great singletrack. And where else can you start your day with a bowl of mushroom porridge?
They saw it coming: Gearboxes, the rise of DJI, and decoupling hubs were all predicted by industry experts back in 2022: here’s what they got wrong, too…
Olympia shows a prototype e-bike with the DJI Avinox motor – it’s called the Eros, but there are a couple of things I don’t love about it already
I hate wearing a pack while riding, so I never ride without OneUp’s EDC Lite tool, and it’s on sale now for under £36
Latest reviews
“The lightest, most breathable trousers I’ve tested” – Patagonia’s Dirt Craft Pants are my pick for summer riding
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I’ve tested all Whyte’s e-bikes, and the new Kado offers the best blend of power, performance and range… I still find the scintillating E-Lyte more fun to ride though
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Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water
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The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike
Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden
Silt’s Enduro wheels offer just about the best price to performance ratio of any hoops I’ve tested, at £380 there’s no need to pay more
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