A gaggle of new drivetrain brands – each with a unique perspective – are queuing up to have a crack at the big guns.
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Trek Fuel EX 9.8 review
The updated Trek Fuel EX now features storage in the downtube, 29er wheels, more travel and a gorgeous frame… oh and it’s rollicking fast too.
Giant Shuttle Flat Pedal shoes review
The brand new Giant Shuttle flat pedal shoe features a dual compound sole with an exclusive own-brand sticky rubber called ‘GRIPR’.
Six years after paralysing bike crash, Michael Bonney allows his life to end
Six years after life-changing crash, Michael Bonney posts on Facebook that he is turning off the vent that keeps him alive.
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 review
Long travel, short travel and Evo models, both wheel sizes and a raft of updates bring the Specialized Stumpjumper right back into the game for 2019.
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork review
Not just a fork for old Bomber fans. The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 should be of interest to any rider that just wants to get out and ride, whatever their age.
“The funny thing is, I can’t really remember why I gave up mountain biking in the first place”
This month’s Star Letter wonders, not unreasonably: “I can’t really remember why I gave up mountain biking in the first place”.
Danny Hart’s World Champs bike stolen (and three other bikes)
News just in that Danny Hart and Matt Walker have been struck by thieves. Included in the haul was Danny Hart's World Champs bike.
BikePark Wales’ newest trail will be green and big on promise
Work has already started on a green trail, expected to be over 5km in length and we reckon the only uplifted green trail in the UK.
2020 British National Enduro Series dates and venues
BEMBA, the British Enduro Mountain Bike Association, have announced the 2020 National Enduro Series and National Enduro Champs.
2020 PMBA Enduros: Gisburn Forest, Graythwaite, Lee Quarry, Llangollen, Kirroughtree and Grizedale
2020 Hope PMBA Enduro series has six rounds. Entries open Saturday 16th November at 9am.
Nino on Olympics: “I don’t think it’s going to be a really interesting race because it’s going to be too challenging”
We popped over to Switzerland with Scott recently and managed to grab some time for a chat with XC mountain bike legend Nino Schurter.
British parents are more physically active than their children
New data reveals that parents are more active than their children. 77% of parents said that their family makes no effort to exercise.
North Shore-inspired DMR X trail opens at Rogate Bike Park this Saturday
This is a call to come and join the fun this Saturday as the Rogate crew celebrate the opening of new DMR X trail at Rogate Bike Park.
Hopetech Women’s Enduro has become a firm favourite in the UK Calendar
It may only be three years old but Hopetech Women’s Enduro has become a firm favourite in the UK Calendar for the female MTB rider.
What most mountain bikers are really scared of: gap jumps and doubles
From rooty sections to fallen trees, depressions to drainage ditches - here's how to jump gaps with confidence.
2020 Norco Sight: 63.5° head angle, 78° seat angle, up to 515mm reach
We liked the previous Sight - check out our review of the 2018 Norco Sight - and the new Sight looks like it turns up the fun factor to 11.
Rampage on an e-bike?
Fun edit featuring Ethan Nell on a YT DECOY in the Utah steeps.
Ard Rock 2020 tickets go live on Friday
Ard Rock is back with limited entries open from November 1st at 7am. The event will run from Friday July 31st to Sunday August 2nd in Swaledale.
10 things we’re bored with in mountain biking
Mountain bikes have been around for over 40 years yet there are still some aspects of it that can be tiresome and frustrating. Here are the worst culprits.