The Cane Creek VALT Progressive Spring offers the effect of requiring more force to compress the spring as you get deeper into the travel.
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New Canyon Exceed and Lux bikes are eXCeptionally cross-country
Canyon are doubling down on their cross-country chops with the new Canyon Exceed hardtails and Canyon Lux full suspension models for 2022.
Specialized Drirelease Tech Tee review
Understated and neutral, you can leave the Specialized Drirelease Tech Tee on before and after a ride and I’ve also taken to wearing it at yoga classes as it stays…
Smith Optics Shift Mag glasses review
The Smith Optics Shift Mag uses a magnetic system to let you rapidly clip the lower frame and arms to one of four different lens options to the upper frame.
Enduro Women’s MT500 Animo LTD jersey review
The Enduro Women's MT500 Animo is a lightweight Enduro/DH women’s jersey as worn by Rachael Atherton – there’s also a men’s version worn by Gee and Dan.
Feedback Sports Ultimate Pro Elite Workstand review
I have few tools or products that I’ve been using for 20 years, which is testament to the build quality of the Feedback Sports Ultimate Pro Elite Workstand.
Race Face Stash Bib review
The two criss-cross straps on the new Race Face Stash bib are surprisingly comfortable and supportive. Race Face has also improved the chamois.
Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet review
The shell of Troy Lee Designs A3 is made from three parts co-moulded together, and that gives TLD’s paint shop the canvas it needs for some amazing designs.
Alloy Transition Scout and Sentinel bring more performance for less money
Transition has taken its latest Scout and Sentinel carbon bikes, and reformed the frame options in aluminium, lowering entry price to some great geo.
Whyte E-180 RS V3: first ride review
The Whyte E-180 RS V3 is self-shuttling gravity enduro machine with 170mm travel out back, paired with a 180mm fork and the Bosch system.
Smith Mainline helmet review
The Smith Mainline helmet boasts excellent air flow, a reasonable weight and some of the best looks I’ve seen on a full face helmet.
Rapha Trail Technical T-Shirt review
Well-known for road bike clothing, Rapha has entered mountain bike market and one of its staple garments is this Trail Technical T-Shirt – is it any good?
SKS Airchecker 2 Pressure Gauge review
This light and simple-to-use SKS Airchecker 2 pressure gauge from the German brand means you never have to worry about running the wrong tyre pressures.
SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle review
SRAM's wireless AXS drivetrain delivers cutting-edge technology flawless shifting, but the standard shift lever takes some getting used to compared to a traditional unit. This optional alternative makes the experience…
How to climb up (almost) anything on an e-bike
E-bike climbing skills. Power on tap and extra weight demand a different approach to get the best out of your e-bike, especially on steep climbs and steps.
Our pick of the best mountain bike light deals right now
All of these mountain bike light deals have more than 20% knocked off their price. And they all have at least 2000 lumen of illuminating power.
How are your trails coping after the Lockdown biking boom?
Over the past 18 months, riding has been a lifeline for many but a mixed blessing for the state of our trails; we sound out some of the biggest stakeholders…
Knolly Tyaughton is a steel or titanium hardcore hardtail from Canada
Knolly Tyaughton takes the SuperBoost spacing standard to hardtails, with both steel or titanium frame options and big fork compatibility.
My best trail: as chosen by Bernard Kerr
Bernard Kerr’s stoppies, manuals and Reliant Robin wheelies are stuff of legend. The man’s not bad at his day job either, having just taken a hat-trick of wins at the…
Nukeproof MiXes it up with mullet Giga and Mega frames
The mixed wheel size trend remains a strong theme in mountain biking. Many brands are transitioning their long-travel 27.5” frames to run with 29er forks and wheels at the front.…