Eight of the best big-hitting 160mm suspension forks tested, including the RockShox Lyrik, Fox 36, Bos Deville, Suntour Durolux and Manitou Mattoc Pro.
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RockShox Lyrik RCT3 Solo Air 160mm fork review
Solid, reliable and easy to set up, the new RockShox Lyrik offers first class performance.
Bos Deville 3-Way TRC 160mm fork review
The silky smooth action of the Bos Deville means that traction and comfort on loose, rough trails are both first rate.
X-Fusion Sweep 160mm fork review
X-Fusion is playing catch-up, there are better options on the market right now.
RockShox Yari RC 160mm fork review
This is an excellent 160mm fork for the money — stiff, reasonably light and you couldn’t set it up badly if you tried.
Manitou Mattoc Pro 160mm fork review
The Manitou Mattoc Pro is hugely adjustable and easily the best entry-level 160mm fork on test.
How to set up SRAM Eagle
Easy to follow video shows you how to build up and set up your SRAM Eagle and have it performing at the optimum level.
Cotic Rocket Max Platinum Plus (2016) first ride
Cotic’s new Rocket Max is primed for take-off with either 29in or 27.5 Plus wheels
Shimano XT Di2 versus the Scottish Highlands
Watch Matt Hunter and Thomas Vanderham bzzt-click their way from Bonar Bridge to Applecross in a beautifully shot video that will get you plotting your own Scottish adventure.
“I don’t need an Olympic medal” says Rachel Atherton
She no longer "needs the validation of an Olympic medal" after completing her perfect 2016 season. There is also talk of Atherton having a crack at enduro racing.
Lapierre Zesty AM 327 (2016) first ride
The new Zesty AM’s long, low and lithe
Mountain Weather Information Service saved!
In July 2016 SportScotland informed the Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) that it would be removing funding as of 31st December 2016. UPDATE: funding secured for at least the next
Watch the only two mountain bike films nominated for a GoPro Award
The GoPro Awards were announced at the end of last year. Now the finalists have been revealed. There's a couple of mountain bike vids in there.
BMC Speedfox SF03 Trailcrew (2016) review
Does the BMC Speedfox SF03 Trailcrew live up to its big-trail taming promise or is the long-travel Trailcrew version overkill and overweight?
Scott Contessa Scale 710 (2016) review
Bold, curvy and built for fun, the Scott’s Contessa Scale 710 is a perfect playmate for newbies and veterans alike.
Specialized Jynx Comp (2016) review
Good quality components but the ride quality is let down by the details
Trek Cali S (2016) review
The Cali’s handling capability and reassuring stability make it a fun bike to ride, with the result being that your skills can develop while you’re having a blast.
Six common suspension mistakes
In this guide we're going to look at the common mistakes we see out on the trail in the way that people have their bikes setup.
PAUL’s purple parts are back
Legendary back-in-the-day anodising CNC-heads PAUL Components have returned with some purple bits.
At 147mph Denise Mueller is the fastest woman on a bike… ever
On Saturday September 10 2016 Denise Mueller pedalled a bike at 147mph at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to become world record holder.