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Propain’s new Hugene is a “specialist” trail bike with less travel and a new geometry
Lou Ferguson’s ride at Red Bull Hardline Wales 2025 was a turning point for mountain biking, and I can’t wait to see what comes of it
98% of us ride illegal trails, and most of us do it regularly, according to our latest poll: just why do footpaths, cheeky tracks, and loamers hold sway over bridleways?
Canyon’s Neuron:ON e-bike is surprisingly fun to ride, and the new CLLCTV edition looks even more of a hoot, but two things immediately put me off
SL e-bikes aren’t dead yet! Instinctiv’s Ocelot is light, stealthy, and gets a Swiss motor you’ve probably never heard of
Whyte launches Kado Works e-bike with a dream build spec, including Fox Podium fork, Hope brakes, and Race Face bar – and it’s £2.5k cheaper than the S-Works Turbo Levo
Latest reviews
Schwalbe’s Nobby Nic Soft is a Magic Mary for people who like to pedal, with great all-weather grip, but the range is massively confusing – here are the only options you want
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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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