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    A Fox 36 Factory MTB fork on a cyan background with an MBR black Friday icon

    This Fox 36 Factory fork gets the older Grip2 damper, but I reckon it’s actually better than the latest Grip X2 – and it’s now available for less than half price in this Black Friday MTB deal

    • November 26, 2024

    If you’re looking for a suspension upgrade, I’d argue that the Fox 36 Factory GRIP2 is one of the best trail forks you can buy. At full price, it’s far…

    Josh Lowe

    Josh Lowe – “I didn’t belong in racing, I didn’t belong in freeride – then I found Hardline”

    • November 26, 2024

    Josh Lowe has been riding since he was a kid, building trails and sessioning dirt jumps in the south east of England. In fact, he remembers a time before enduro…

    Amazon selection

    Shopping at Amazon makes my skin crawl, but these 3 products I’d make an exception for this Black Friday

    • November 26, 2024

    Honestly shopping on Amazon always makes me feel slightly grubby, like I need to take a shower afterwards. I’m sorry if that makes me sound like a total snob, but…

    Black Friday Tyres deals

    I’ve scoured the Black Friday deals for my all-time favourite tyres: five of them are on sale right now, and in the best compounds and casing options

    • November 25, 2024

    I think of mountain bike tyres as expendable: to get the best grip, comfort and control those little rubbery lugs are going to take a beating, and I’m happy to…

    Nina Cameron downhill racer

    Best mountain bike full face and convertible helmets: Keep a cool head while enjoying next level protection

    • November 25, 2024

    Want extra protection without getting hot-headed? You need one of the latest enduro lids. Read our guide to mountain bike full face and convertible helmets.

    Hope XCR brake

    Hope’s new brake mash-up is an inspired down-country dream, pairing its lightest XCR brake lever with the enduro-ready E4 caliper

    • November 25, 2024

    Hope’s minimalist XCR carbon lever started out mated to an X2 twin pot brake caliper, making it ideal for proper XC applications. Roll on a few years and that XCR…

    After four kids I know what makes a great balance bike, and there’s nothing out there to match the Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero for off-road riding

    • November 24, 2024

    Kids Ride Shotgun started out with a great idea, take the traditional toddler bike seat and fit it up front and onto the top tube. And just like that you…

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    Best mountain bike flat pedals: metal and plastic options

    • November 24, 2024

    Looking for the best mountain bike flat pedals, no matter what your budget? Here's our comprehensive buyer's guide to all things flat pedal.

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    Best MTB mini-pumps; portable and powerful puncture-savers

    • November 24, 2024

    It takes a brave mountain biker to venture out without the means to fix a puncture. And that means carrying some form of mini-pump. But the difference between the best…

    ENDURO2 VERBIER

    15 stages, 12,000m of descending, and you get to race with a mate: new Enduro2 Verbier edition scheduled for 2025

    • November 23, 2024

    Touted as the original pairs format enduro race, the Enduro2 event is back in Switzerland in 2025. Our very own Mick Kirkman joined in the event in Meribel this year…

    How we tested the best mountain bike stems

    Best mountain bike stems: improve your fit and steering

    • November 23, 2024

    The best mountain bike stems are an important factor when it comes to the control of your mountain bike, but which one should you choose?

    Dean Trail Volunteers

    The Forest of Dean’s Dean Trail Volunteers awarded the highest accolade for volunteer groups in the UK

    • November 22, 2024

    The Dean Trail Volunteers (DTV), a team of 147 volunteers based at the Forest of Dean, have been given The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award was given in…

    The latest Calibre Bossnut is the best bargain full-sus I’ve ever ridden, but it’s now crazy value for money at under £1000 in this Black Friday MTB deal

    • November 22, 2024

    The original Calibre Bossnut was a brilliant example of how to put together a capable and fun-to-ride MTB at an obtainable price tag. The 2025 version has recently dropped and…

    2024 Orange Phase Evo LE

    The heavy metal Orange Phase Evo LE totally rocked on enduro trails thanks to its great suspension and dialled geometry

    • November 22, 2024

    At this price point, most SL e-bikes use carbon fibre frames to save weight, or at least that’s what the marketing gurus tell us. Not at Orange, though. In fact,…

    Coed y Brenin visitor centre

    Coed y Brenin cafe will close on March 31 2025, with NRW accused of dragging its heels on finding a new lease

    • November 21, 2024

    Coed y Brenin and Bwlch Nant yr Arian will close their cafes as soon as April 2025, with the last bacon butty served up to hungry mountain bikers on March…

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    Best mountain bike knee pads: protect your patellas people!

    • November 21, 2024

    Seven of very, very best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-on? Which brands make the best? Here's all you need to know.

    SKS Mudrocker mudguard

    Best mountain bike mudguards: keep your eyes clear of mud and spray

    • November 21, 2024

    Here are the very best mountain bike mudguards. If you want to ride fast along wet trails you'll need a front mudguard to keep your vision clear.

    Atherton S.150

    Atherton’s first “super durable” alloy trail bike gets 150mm travel, costs £4,500 and is bonded not welded together for superior strength

    • November 21, 2024

    There’s a new Atherton bike out, called the S.150 it’s made from aluminium, gets 150mm travel and is the most affordable bike yet from the Machynlleth brand… although at £4,499…

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    Best hardtail mountain bike: classic trail shredding machines

    • November 21, 2024

    These handful of rad machines are the absolute best hardtail mountain bike options out there right now. We've been thrashing hardtails for nearly three decades to build this definitive shortlist.

    Damage to Cross Hill Quarry floor from mountain bike tracks - Kim Coverdale

    Access to area of Lancashire nature reserve restricted after “significant damage” apparently caused by bike jumps

    • November 21, 2024

    Mountain bikers near Clitheroe are being blamed for causing damage to wildflower grassland at Cross Hill Quarry nature reserve, which has apparently been damaged due to people building “bike jumps.”…

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    The best mountain bikes for under £2,500

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    Best mountain bike knee pads: protect your patellas people!

    Pivot Shuttle SL

    Best lightweight electric mountain bike: Ride further and faster without losing agility

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    Best mountain bike sunglasses: protect your eyes from glare and debris

    Budget full-suspension bikes test

    Best mountain bike under £2000, or $2800: proper MTB time!

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    Reviews

    Scott Gambler 2026

    The new Scott Gambler has a 6-bar linkage, hides its shock inside the frame, and can be configured in 36 different ways – but is it too complicated for the weekend warrior?

    Deviate Kurgan e-bike

    Deviate’s first e-bike is a none-too-subtle high-pivot marauder, and the Kurgan boasts some clever features that further separate it from the hordes

    Specialized Status 2 170 DH

    The Specialized Status 2 is the perfect holiday bike for Alpine tourists or bike park weekends: it’s cheap, fast and fun, but ultimately safe and composed

    Torq Energy Jellies

    Bored of Jelly Babies? The new Torq Energy Jellies deliver a punchier energy hit and taste delicious, but they’re not cheap

    Trek Fuel EX 2026

    Trek’s new alloy-framed Fuel 8 is over £1,000 cheaper than the outgoing model, and small changes help it rip even harder on the trails: but at 17kg it weighs nearly as much as some e-bikes

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