SRAM has been busy sorting out its 2025 brake lineup, and there have been some interesting new additions – particularly at the XCO end of things. First up is the…
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SRAM’s new Motive brakes have great lever feel and looks, but I’ll miss the raw power of Codes
Motive is the second new brake from SRAM in 12 months, following on from the seriously impressive SRAM Maven Ultimate we reviewed back in 2024. The idea is to slim…
SRAM Eagle Transmission goes mechanical with Eagle 90 and 70 groupsets, but you can only buy the £655 Eagle 90 off-the-shelf
SRAM has launched two new Eagle Transmission drivetrains: the Eagle 90 Transmission and the Eagle 70 Transmission. They are slated to be the first mechanical groupsets to use a Full…
The toughest, most accurate and foolproof mountain bike shift system I’ve ever used: SRAM’s new Eagle 90 Transmission
SRAM’s new Eagle 90 Transmission is the long hoped for cable controlled version of wireless AXS T-Type – that means it’s for battery haters or those on a tighter budget.…
All-new Fox 36 SL goes up to 140mm travel and weighs under 1,800g, for riders looking to ride hard without the excess baggage
Fox has applied numerous weight-saving measures, first seen on the 34 SL launched recently, to its most popular fork to create the 36 SL. At under 1,800g, it claims to…
New Fox 36 offers the ‘feel of the 38’ at a reduced weight, thanks to stiffer chassis, greater bushing overlap, and reduced friction
Fox has refreshed its popular 36 fork both internally and externally, increasing stiffness and bushing overlap, as well as reducing friction under load. In addition, a brand new 36 SL…
Scotland’s planned multi-million pound bike park and resort will feature elite-level DH, enduro and XC trails, and a gondola uplift… but it’s not at Innerleithen, Fort William or any of the usual destinations
New elite-level downhill, enduro and XC trails, a gondola uplift to take riders to the top, and millions of pounds of investment. That’s the future for Dunoon, a small…
As a professional bike tester, these custom MTB van conversions are the stuff of dreams – but there’s only one I’d really like to drive away
How does two-time world downhill champion Danny Hart get to the trails in style? How about a £150k custom van conversion with slide out bike rack, kitchenette, cosy bed, and…
That bunny hopping robot bike is just the beginning: AI and machine learning are coming for your mountain bike… but that’s no bad thing
Mountain bikers have been leaning on motors and batteries to get us up hills for a while, and GPS systems to get us back home safely for even longer. Shimano…
I could buy a new enduro bike for the price of these premium DT Swiss EXC1200 carbon wheels, but that doesn’t stop me loving the extra compliance and rapid engagement
DT Swiss has long been a powerhouse in the world of wheels, renowned for its almost boring levels of reliability and unflashy yet solid-performing products. Its latest range of carbon…
From A-Line to Dirt Merchant, discover Whistler Mountain Bike Park and why it’s a mountain biking Mecca
As a mountain biker, Whistler Mountain Bike Park is one of those iconic destinations. It’s a bucket list location that you can spend hour upon hour watching POV videos of…
Fox’s new 34 SL fork is full-width for full-bore riding, yet it’s still lighter than a Sid Ultimate
Fox has a new lightweight 34 SL fork in town, and it’s built for aggressive riding. In a departure from the previous 34, out goes the narrow-shouldered Step-Cast chassis in…
Watch: Greg Callaghan has built his dream trail at Ticknock, Dublin, and you can ride it too now
Irish enduro racer Greg Callaghan has built his own “dream trail” at Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails in Dublin. And, of course, filmed the progress and a full run of it…
I’ve never heard of Teewing Bikes, but this Chinese brand is already teasing a DJI Avinox-equipped full-suspension e-bike
The Chinese mobility brand, better known for its electric scooters, looks set to be the latest manufacturer to offer an e-bike powered by the much-hyped DJI Avinox motor. A single…
Hope’s new trail bike stem is a masterpiece of engineering: stiff, strong, light and beautifully machined… it’s not cheap though
Hope’s been making CNC’d stems from its Lancashire base for years. Its previous generation AM stem felt less solid to me than some competitors when back-to-back testing, but the brand…
Slide over, downhillers: Continental’s tackiest rubber now comes on enduro-casing tyres too, giving e-bikers and regular riders access to SuperSoft Kryptotals
Previously reserved for downhill tyres only, Continental has added its squishiest rubber to the enduro casing Kryptotal range, bringing more grip for e-bikers and regular riders alike. Called SuperSoft Compound,…
I measured it: real world weight, geometry and sizing of Transition’s new Regulator
The Transition Regulator CX launched last week, a new e-bike with 150mm travel, Bosch CX Gen 5 Performance motor, geometry & sizing to die for, and a claimed weight of…
High end mountain bike sales were up in 2024, but have we fallen out of love with e-bikes?
Expensive mountain bike sales – those purchased by enthusiasts – grew in 2024 according to the UK’s Bicycle Association, which looks after the interests of the British bike industry. This…
The Bel-Air is old school in looks, but it’s comfy, durable and still one of the best saddles I’ve tested… the leopard print helps too
I fitted SDG’s latest Bel Air V3 saddle for the colours, but stayed for the consistent comfort – SDG has levelled up its V3 saddle with enhanced comfort, a slimmer profile…
Reynolds Blacklabel wheels are so tough they’ll probably outlive me, which makes them my pick for heavier riders or proper pinners
Reynolds is a carbon wheel specialist offering high-end road and MTB wheels. Part of the cycling group making Manitou suspension, Answer bars and Hayes brakes, I was just about to…