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    Mountain Bike Rider

    New valves from Muc-Off and Schwalbe

    Is the Presta valve dead? New valves from Schwalbe and Muc-Off aim to kill off this 100 year old design

    • July 10, 2024

    Tyre valves, whether tubeless compatible or attached to an inner tube have remained largely unchanged for a number of years now, with just a few companies designing high air-flow versions…

    Lapierre Spicy CF

    Lapierre’s new Spicy CF enduro bike can be converted from high-pivot design to low-pivot by just switching a few parts

    • July 10, 2024

    Lapierre’s new Spicy CF enduro bike utilises an innovative suspension design to offer both low and high pivot options using the same frame. There are four models in the range,…

    YT-Industries Decoy SN MX Core 3 CF

    YT’s new lightweight e-bike is the Decoy SN, but at 20.6kg it’s anything but light

    • July 9, 2024

    It’s taken over five years but at long last YT has a new version of the Decoy, which I reckon is still one of the best electric mountain bikes out…

    New Bosch CX motor spotted at Eurobike

    I spotted Bosch’s secret new Performance CX motor at Eurobike, and it’s smaller and sleeker than the current version

    • July 9, 2024

    You didn’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to spot Bosch’s next generation motor among the e-bikes on display at Eurobike. Some brands had made a half-baked attempt to cover-up the…

    ZF CentriX

    ZF’s is bringing automotive technology to the e-bike market, with an exciting new can-sized motor boasting big power with less weight

    • July 8, 2024

    German automotive behemoth ZF (best known for gearboxes and bearings), has launched its first electric bike system, with the focal piece being the CentriX mid-drive motor. And it’s an impressive…

    Top Pidcock crosses the line to win Gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, holding a Union Jack above his head and with tears in his eyes

    How to watch the Paris Olympics mountain bike cross country racing for free

    • July 8, 2024

    The Paris Olympics is less than three weeks away, with the mountain bike cross country racing taking place on the 28 and 29 of July. Here’s our run down of…

    100% Accuri 2 goggle with clear lens

    Spare lenses cost just £12 on the affordable 100% Accuri 2 goggles, but they steam up like a kettle

    • July 6, 2024

    100% is a big player in the cycling eyewear and protection game and a frequent fixture over the eyeballs of top professional riders. In terms of MTB goggles, loads of…

    Montage showing the old Fazua Ring Controller mounted to a bike, and the new Mode Control switch on a plain background

    Fazua announces bigger internal battery and sturdier remote, but there’s still no sign of a range extender for the Ride 60 e-bike motor

    • July 5, 2024

    E-bike drive systems manufacturer Fazua has announced plans to launch a new, bigger battery and a Mode Control remote for eMTB use. The battery will be 480Wh and fully integrated…

    can the Cube Hybrid AMS One44 e-bike make you feel ten years younger?

    Power the trails with the Cube AMS Hybrid One44 lightweight eMTB

    • July 4, 2024

    Lightweight electric mountain bikes are all the rage at the minute. And what’s not to love? They bridge the gap between acoustic and full-fat eMTBs, but with a more natural…

    Great news for West Country riders: Flyup 417 Bike Park is to reopen early, as major road project runs ahead of schedule

    • July 4, 2024

    Gloucestershire bike park Flyup 417 will be reopening on 17 July after work on the A417 Missing Link road project began early. The bike park was forced to close for…

    Amflow PL Carbon Pro with DJI Avinox motor

    Drone brand DJI swoops into the e-bike market with the new Amflow PL Carbon, boasting the best power-to-weight ratio of any electric mountain bike

    • July 3, 2024

    Best known for drones and action cameras, Chinese brand DJI enters the e-bike market with an exciting new motor that combines lightweight with big power. This potentially game-changing DJI motor…

    I’ve loved Merida’s Big Trail since it went 29er, now the geo changes could make it my hardtail pick

    • July 3, 2024

    Merida has a new version of its Big Trail hardtail, with bigger sizing, better geometry and improved components. That’s an impressive jobs list to tick off given the previous gen…

    Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro

    I’ve tested every generation of Specialized’s full suspension Stumpjumper, and the latest version with the Genie shock tech is the best yet 

    • July 2, 2024

    Specialized’s Stumpjumper Evo is without doubt, one of the best mountain bikes on the market. And I’m not just throwing that statement out there lightly… the Stumpy Evo has the…

    Specialized Stumpjumper 15

    Specialized kills the Stumpjumper Evo, but the new Stumpjumper 15 has a Genie in the shock that claims to bring a magic carpet ride

    • July 2, 2024

    43 years after the first Stumpjumper was introduced, Specialized has brought out the latest iteration: the Stumpjumper 15. The American brand’s trail bike gets a trick new Genie Shock Technology,…

    Orbea Rise LT Alloy MY25

    Orbea releases new versions of the Rise e-bike, including lower-cost alloy-framed options

    • July 2, 2024

    Launched recently, the new Orbea Rise bridged the gap between the best full-fat e-bikes and diet models with its 85Nm Shimano EP801 motor and sub-20kg weight, but with only two…

    SRAM EAGLE TRANSMISSION

    SRAM’s new S-1000 parts bring T-Type wireless Transmission to a lower price point – but you’ll have to buy a complete bike to get it

    • July 2, 2024

    SRAM has expanded its Eagle Transmission Ecosystem with four new products, bringing the brand’s high-tech wireless shifting to a lower price point than ever before. But you’ll have to buy…

    Canyon Neuron:ONFly comparison video

    Is it worth spending an extra £2k on a better e-bike? We compare two of the latest lightweight e-bikes from Canyon

    • July 2, 2024

    The new breed of lightweight e-bikes are causing quite a stir at the moment, with motors like the Bosch SX bringing ample power and range to a package that can…

    Crankbrothers Cleat Tool

    Tired of fiddling with cleat position when you replace them? Crankbrothers’ new tool takes out the guesswork

    • July 1, 2024

    Crankbrothers has released a Cleat Tool, which allows riders to precisely align their cleats during installation, and keep them from moving during the tightening process. This takes the guesswork out…

    Should I use flat or clipless pedals and shoes for mountain biking

    Best budget mountain bike shoes: Top footwear under £100/$120

    • June 28, 2024

    The connection between your pedals and shoes is vital. If you’re starting out, or on a budget, it’s tempting to make do with some old trainers rather than splash out…

    Formula’s new low-progression air-spring could make it as cushty as the new RockShox 3.1 damper

    • June 27, 2024

    Formula has just released a Josh Bryceland Edition Selva fork, custom tuned for the most jibbing-est man in the world and with a limited 100-piece run. Great for the lucky…

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    Reviews

    Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Pants

    “The lightest, most breathable trousers I’ve tested” – Patagonia’s Dirt Craft Pants are my pick for summer riding

    Whyte Kado RSX

    I’ve tested all Whyte’s e-bikes, and the new Kado offers the best blend of power, performance and range… I still find the scintillating E-Lyte more fun to ride though

    Endura MT500 jacket 2025

    Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water

    Propain Shresh SL

    The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike

    Fox Podium inverted fork

    Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden

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