For some of us in the northern parts of the country, it feels like we’ve not seen the sun in a fair while. And with that, comes muddy trails and…
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POC’s Otocon Race helmet is our pick of lightweight full-face helmets, and it’s reduced to £100 just in time for Christmas
Helmets are always a personal choice, nobody’s head is exactly the same shape as another, and what suits you might not suit your riding buddy. But, we’ve been testing helmets…
This Black Friday trail helmet deal is hard to beat – save 45% on the Troy Lee Designs A3 MIPS
It’s been over 30 years since Troy Lee Designs dove into the mountain bike helmet sphere, with lids worn by influential racers like Dave Cullinan and Greg Herbold in the…
Flat pedal rider? Fox’s Union Flat shoes are now almost half price ahead of Black Friday
As Black Friday draws closer, the deals are getting more and more enticing. And if you’re in need of a new pair of riding shoes, this deal on the Fox…
The EVOC Hip Pack Pro 3L is my go-to pack for winter riding, and now it’s 30% off in this early Black Friday deal
Hip packs are one of the best ways to carry your stuff on the trail. If you don’t need litres and litres of space, or just don’t like the feel…
We weren’t the biggest fans of the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 SL E-Bike – however, it’s now got a staggering £2,601 off, and that changes everything
In our review, at full price we scored the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 accordingly with a 6 out of 10 rating, mostly due to that massive price tag, but its…
Cube launches a sub-21kg full-fat eMTB, called the AMS Hybrid 177 it’s powered by Bosch’s new CX-R motor
Cube has released its 2026 collection, and while there might only be one new bike, there have been plenty of updates throughout the range. Several models, including the Stereo Hybrid…
The Yeti LTe is an E-Enduro racer’s dream, with a full-fat Bosch drive system and Fox Factory suspension, but it’ll cost you
Yeti’s new electric race bike is here, the LTe. Taking inspiration from the MTe and 160e, it uses 160/170mm travel and is designed around the brand’s Sixfinity linkage design. It’s…
Stan’s Incredible Dart tyre repair tool saves me dumping holed tyres in the bin, and that makes it worth the bonkers pricetag
Everyone knows tubeless tyres are fantastic once you get ‘em mounted, right? Fantastic that is until a rogue rock or sharp pointy thing causes air inside to rush out when…
Behind the brands: Former Frameworks builder launches its own MTB label, with a titanium and 3D printed hardtail made in Scotland
You’ve probably heard of Frameworks. The boutique brand makes bespoke bikes out of exotic materials, and boasts riders like Hardline winner Asa Vermette on its race team. What you might…
I’ve tested hardtails for over 20 years, Whyte’s new Secta RS is the best bike out there under £1,500
Renowned for its forward-thinking approach to bike design, British brand Whyte has been on a bit of a mission of late to launch new bikes and tech. JD reviewed the…
SRAM launches limited edition 1987 Transmission groupset, in honour of the company’s 38th year
SRAM has launched a limited edition run of special Transmission groupsets in honour of the year the brand began: 1987. The 1987 Collection runs a “unique combination of T-Type ecosystem…
Smith’s Forefront 3 is about the comfiest helmet I’ve ever strapped on, but it’s not as breezy as the cheaper Payroll
Smith’s Forefront 3 Mips helmet is about as premium as it gets, and while £250 for an open face is top dollar you do get more features and tech than…
Looking for an easy win mountain bike maintenance solution? Then the Muc-Off MTB Essentials Kit has almost 50% off and comes with nearly everything you need at a bargain price
Muc-Off is renowned for its MTB cleaning and lubricating products, and it’s safe to say Muc-Off has it sussed with a vast range of products that includes some of the best…
Cube’s Reaction hardtail is bulletproof: designed for agility and muddy tech, it’s ideal as a winter hack
Cube’s Reaction TM Pro is great looking and even better value: It’s for riders who want a tough, well specced, aggressively agile play bike but don’t want rear suspension or…
11 of the most expensive mountain bikes on sale today – and one of them costs $48,000!
If there’s a cost of living crisis facing many of the biggest economies in the world, with food prices and energy costs eating into disposable income, then it clearly hasn’t…
Plans for community-funded bike park in North Yorkshire town approved, with green, red and blue trails to be built
A brand-new bike park has received approval in Richmond, North Yorkshire after a local mum’s year-long campaign to get plans off the ground. Louise Raine from Richmond decided to take…
Santa Cruz Vala vs Santa Cruz Bullit: Which is the best premium e-bike for you?
Santa Cruz caused quite the stir when it moved away from its traditional VPP suspension layout with the Vala in 2024, then quickly doubled down on that decision with the…
UK brand Pashley reckons there’s a new bike category in town… the ‘grountain’ bike
UK brand Pashley, known primarily for manufacturing steel framed bikes that absolutely are not mountain bikes, has launched its latest addition called the Wildfinder. Which, in the brand’s words, is…
Pembree started out making pedals, but now the UK brand has expanded its range to include gravity-focused bars, stems and seat posts
Pembree, a UK-based MTB component brand has launched a new range of gravity-focused components. The range is a premium collection, with the parts designed for “maximum performance” as well as…