There’s a directness to the ride of the Giant Trance 2 that makes it feel very efficient and fluid. And it doesn’t trade big hit capacity to achieve it.
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New full carbon YT Tues downhill bike starts from €3,999
3rd generation of Aaron Gwin’s World Cup winning YT Tues is sleeker than ever with all models now fully carbon – right down to all stays and rocker link.
Famous Slovenia ‘underground enduro’ trail now open to the public
Slovenia bike holiday operators have announced that their YouTube-famous 'underground enduro' Black Trail is now open for the public to ride.
£1m bike centre planned for Brechfa Forest in Carmarthenshire
Plans for a £1 million mountain bike centre for Carmarthenshire’s Brechfa Forest have been submitted. Bike shop, café, showers, bunkhouse and more.
Five lesser known but great routes in the Lakes and Dales
The Yorkshire Dales and the Lake Distract grew closer in 2016, which means these five rides are now protected by National Park status.
Mike Hopkins’ Dreamride 3 finishes an amazing trilogy of bike films
Diamondback and Mike Hopkins' new Dreamride 3 video is full of amazing trails, stylish riding and lush visuals. And drones. Lots and lots of drones.
Polaris Discovery Zoned MTB waterproof shorts review
The Polaris Discovery Zoned MTB short has a set of removable braces to keep them in place without reverting to a restrictive waistband.
Nine things cyclists can never remember
Even if you've been riding pushbikes since you were a nipper, chances are you still have the odd moment when you can't remember some (or all) of these...
Merida One Forty 700 (2018) review
Modern geometry and 2.6in tyres make the new Merida One Forty 700 trail bike a delight to ride. Joins a line-up featuring One Twenty and One Sixty.
Best-of-the-best Formula models from Orange are stunning
Orange's best-of-the-best spec Formula editions of their popular Five and Alpine 6 bikes have finally been released to the public. Capital B bling.
You really do need to watch Fabio Wibmer’s craziest video project yet
As his YouTube subscribers close in on the 1million mark Fabio Wibmer clearly that he wanted to do something big to celebrate this milestone.
Bontrager Rhythm Elite shoe review
The Bontrager Rhythm Elite shoe is designed for enduro. Low-profile ratchet buckle and full Tachyon rubber lugs. And no one can miss the day-glo lugs.
Diadora X Trivex Plus SPD shoe review
The Diodora X Trivex Plus SPD features Suprell-Tech upper as seen on many of their road shoes, which gives it a supple and moulded feel around the foot.
Scott FR 10 Flat shoe review
For flat pedal riding the Scott FR 10 Flat Cycling Shoes are a lifestyle-inspired shoe (no SPD) with a comfortable fit. With the Sticki rubber outsole.
Eight weeks with no riding – what do you do?!
mbr's Jamie Darlow spannered himself and couldn't ride for a couple of months. Here's how he survived without going insane!
Evans Cycles launch new Hoy kids’ bikes
Evans Cycles' Hoy Kids Bikes have updated their range to offer the lightest kids’ bikes in the UK at relatively competitive prices.
TyreWiz is like ShockWiz for your tyres, no really
You will probably have heard of ShockWiz - the suspension assessing bolt-on from Quarq. Well, now they've done one for your tyres with TyreWiz.
2018 TweedLove Enduro full line-up announced
Almost ten years old, TweedLove seems to keep on growing. Held annually in the Scottish Borders’ Tweed Valley, more new events have been added.
Dirty Deals: jackets, grips, bars and much more!
A day late but worth the wait. (Hey, maybe that could become our catchphrase?) Here are the ten most impressive deals we've seen online this week.
Scott Sport Trail Evo Gore-Tex shoe review
The Scott Sport Trail Evo Gore-Tex shoe is a versatile performer that delivers all-terrain performance and keeps you dry.