Guerrilla Gravity is finally offering what fans of the Coloradan boutique mountain bike brand have been hoping for: full composite frames. Since transitioning from metal to carbon-fibre construction a bit…
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Current best mountain bike knee pads deals
They are pretty much part of the MTBer's uniform, here's our pick of the best mountain bike knee pads deals from the best online cycling retailers.
Get a foot out with these 2FO DH kicks
Specialized has added new DH variants to its 2FO shoe range. For those riders who race downhill or desire a shoe to conquer the most technical descending terrain, at speed,…
Jeffsy becomes first YT to use Core numbers
YT has announced a change in the naming convention of its mountain bikes and move away from model year updates. The German customer-direct brand will replace the traditional spec grades…
My favourite ten seconds of mountain biking
What's your favourite bit of trail? That's right, "bit of trail". I'm not talking about whole trails. It's relatively easy to pick your favourite whole trail I think.
Lincolnshire bike park in the works
Lincolnshire mountain bikers might soon gain a great new riding venue. The East Midlands lacks a dedicated bike park, combining progressive trails and features, in a single network. Louth local,…
Metal Capra proves less can be more
YT has added two new metal derivatives of its Capra enduro bike. The German brand says that demand for the Capra platform in a more affordable material composition has prompted…
RockShox SID Ultimate review
We've been ripping around on the new RockShox SID Ultimate fork and SIDluxe shock for a few months now fitted to a sexy Mondraker F-Podium.
Get started on: understanding concussion
Concussion is tricky to diagnose but should never be ignored; EWS’s new pocketbook is a great way to educate yourself.
Current best mountain bike handlebars deals
The best mountain bike handlebars deals in alloy or carbon, both clamps sizes (31.8, 35mm) and in all rise heights (15 to 50mm). Not only that, all the bars are…
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month: secret saucy suspension forks, fluffy layers, open back knees, Jackal hats, hose, hooligans, ropey kids and more.
Scott Trail Storm WP Pant review
It’s rare that Scott gets it wrong with its clothing, but I guess the Scott Trail Storm WP Pant is the exception that proves the rule.
Crank Brothers Stamp Lace shoe review
The upper of the Crank Brothers Stamp Lace is dialled, but still needs the rubber to match if it wants to steal a bit of Five Ten’s flat-pedal thunder.
Evans Cycles to cut 300 staff and put remaining on zero-hours contracts
According to reports in The Guardian, the Frasers Group-owned bike shop chain is expected to axe hundreds of jobs and move the remaining workers to zero-hours contracts.
Instinct replaces Rocky’s Thunderbolt
Rocky Mountain has consolidated its product portfolio with a new Instinct replacing the Thunderbolt. The Canadian legacy mountain bike brand has opted for frame size dictated wheel diameters, with economies…
My best trail: as chosen by Wyn Masters
Wyn Masters is a downhiller from New Zealand. He cut his teeth on the World Cup circuit before turning his talent to the EWS but he’s probably best known for…
“Just switched it on and the bike shot off of its own accord across the garage”
This month’s Star Letter details an alarming incident with an error codes, water ingress and an ebike with a mind of its own!
Barbed wire trail traps found on Malvern Hills
Malvern police post pictures on Facebook of several trails with single strand barbed wire strewn across them at waist height.
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Pant review
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Pant is fully-waterproof and it is also the most expensive offering out there, so is it worth the high price?
Top 10 greatest female mountain bikers of all time
From DH to XC, from 4X to Freeride, there are loads of legends in women's mountain biking. But who takes the crown as Queen of Mountain Biking? In the end,…