Latest news
Two eyewear holders!… Giro’s latest Montaro III helmet gets more features, new Mips liner, and costs £160
Wind Hill and Rogate regulars could face 151% price hike this year, but bike park owners B1KE say most riders will actually pay less
World-cup winning Fox Rampage RS helmet is now available to buy…but it’ll set you back £550
Santa Cruz launches a new e-bike for less than £5,000: Vala AL gets an alloy frame and Bosch CX motor, but it’s one of the heaviest 600Wh battery-equipped bikes I’ve seen
Why so many inverted single-crown forks have failed in the past, and why the new Fox Podium deserves to be a success
“Appalling” and “unfathomable” – Coed y Brenin visitor centre closed until April 2026, with local community groups and the UK MTB Trail Alliance accusing NRW of unnecessary delays
Latest reviews
YT’s new Decoy e-bike is make-or-break for the beleaguered brand, and it’s the best Bosch bike I’ve ridden – but will that be enough?
OneUp’s new Wave pedal is great for new riders who need help dropping their heels, but I found the quirky shape less than ideal
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“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
Buyer's guides
From Yeti to Specialized, Atherton to ARC8, these are the coolest mountain bike brands right now
Every DJI-powered e-bike we know about right now, plus what I think comes next for the Chinese power house
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Best mountain bike disc brakes: budget, trail, e-bike and 4-piston
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Best dropper seatposts: reliable game-changers
Best mountain bike wheels: aluminium, carbon, and budget options
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Best mountain bike: the ultimate trail, XC and enduro bikes at all budgets
