Are you sitting comfortably? We’ve assembled all of the best mountain bike saddles and ridden the backside out of our shorts to test their performance.
Mountain Bike Rider
Clearing up the rubbish epidemic plaguing our trails
Clearing up the rubbish epidemic plaguing our trails is going to take more than just litter picking – we need a sea change in how to respect the countryside.
New Privateer 141: trail bike 29er from the progressive enduro brand
Check out the Privateer 141 trail bike. Yes, it's only been a week since they announced their Privateer E-161 ebike! They're like buses these Privateers.
Race Face Khyber Baggy short review
Khyber is Race Face shorthand for women’s downhill, and this baggy short sits in the gravity category.
Peaty’s Tubeless Conversion Kit review
Included with Peaty’s Tubeless Conversion Kit is everything to make the switch from tubes: a roll of rim tape, two sachets of sealant and two valves.
Trek Slash 9.9 X01: first ride review
First ride review of 2021 Trek Slash 9.9. Trek’s 29in enduro trail blazer returns with more travel and a progressive makeover.
ChangeINbag review
The ChangeINbag deals with the age-old dilemma of undressing out of your mucky riding kit while keeping your dignity intact and without offending anyone.
Alpina Rootage helmet review
Alpina Rootage is their latest trail and enduro helmet is reinforced by woven carbon plates behind the forehead and above the temples.
Specialized 2FO 1.0 flat shoe review
Specialized 2FO 1.0 is one of the most comfortable mid-sole and upper combinations on the market. Can it compete with Five Ten’s limpet-like Stealth rubber?
Nukeproof Horizon V2 Carbon Riser Bar review
Positively reviewed here a couple of years back, Nukeproof Horizon V2 Carbon riser bar has recently been updated to this model.
Pearl Izumi Elevate kneepad review
Pearl Izumi Elevate pads are a minimal sleeve design, eschewing cumbersome straps or zips in favour of a Lycra sock and wide, elasticated hems.
Giro Manifest helmet review
Giro has put three years research and a whole lot of investment into its latest creation, the Giro Manifest, a helmet that’s packed full of new tech.
Cane Creek DB Kitsuma rear shock simplifies setup
Cane Creek DB Kitsuma has tool-free adjusters designed to be easily adjustable trail-side – giving riders the "power of a pro-tune at their fingertips".
Mountain bike geometry explained
From top tube length to bottom bracket height, mountain bike geometry can reveal plenty about how a bike will ride and whether or not it will fit you.
Details of 2021 Nukeproof Scout hardtails
2021 Nukeporoof Scout hardtails are expected in dealers from September 14th. All Scout models are available to pre-order now.
Kona Remote 130: next generation 29er ebike
Kona Remote 130 has geometry from the Process 134 with 65° head tube angle, 435mm chainstays, and the same reach as its sister 134 bikes.
Quick peek at new Privateer E-161 electric enduro bike
Quick peek at Privateer E-161 ebike. More information on geometry, kinematics, build specs, and release date will be made available in the coming months.
Brose, Bosch, Shimano: which ebike system has the most power, punch and reliability?
Brose, Bosch, Shimano... which has more power, which packs more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our quick guide to e-bike motors has the answers.
Merida eOne-Sixty 8000: first ride review
The new Shimano EP8 e-bike motor has just hit the market and the new Merida eOne-Sixty 8000 is the first e-bike to get it.
Shimano EP8 motor first ride: quieter, lighter, smaller and more powerful
Shimano EP8 has sufficient power, a refined engagement, improved software and a really quiet operation, all wrapped up in a lightweight, compact package.