Ever felt like you needed more protection than an open-face helmet, but without the chin bar of a full-face? Bluegrass has just launched their latest mountain bike helmet – the…
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How to wash your waterproof jacket, and why fabric softeners are death to Gore-Tex
You can wear pretty much whatever you want on a bike, but investing in one of the best mountain bike jackets and best winter trousers is totally worth it if…
Shimano’s new Essa groupset could be the cheapest 1x drivetrain on the market
Shimano’s latest drivetrain is called Essa, it uses the same narrow-wide tooth profile as top-end XTR, boasts a singlering 1x chainring on the front for easy shifting and chain retention,…
Best mountain bikes under £1000 or $1400: brilliant bargain bikes
Expert reviews of the very best mountain bikes under £1000/$1400 right here from our expert testers. From rapid hardtails through to burly hardcore bikes.
I’ve been a flat pedal convert for over a decade, but the Scott Shr-alp has lured me back to clipless riding
Scott’s Shr-alp shoe is big. I don’t mean ponderously long like a clown’s, I’m talking about the space inside, the actual box where your foot sits, which in this case…
Setting your shock sag is harder than you think – here’s how to do it right
Everyone knows how to set your sag, right? You’ve probably done it 100 times, and there’s a million videos out there showing how to do it. And most of that…
Looking for the fastest direct-sales downhill bike? The Canyon Sender CFR 29 would be my first choice if I was going racing again
With the CLLCTV Factory race team, CLLCTV FMD and CLLCTV Pirelli teams all racing the Sender, Canyon’s commitment to DH racing at the very highest level is second to none.…
Best full-suspension mountain bike: maximum speed, comfort, and control
It's the test you've all been waiting for, where the best full suspension mountain bike models fight it out for the coveted title of Trail Bike of the Year.
7Stanes favourite Dalbeattie consults on letting horse riders onto its mountain bike trails
Dalbeattie Forest, one of Scotland’s first official trail centres, is to be reworked with “enhancements” to the existing red and black routes, and its blue and green trails widened and…
Race Face’s new Era Carbon enduro wheels claim to offer the ultimate blend of strength, weight, and comfort – and come with free crash replacement
Race Face’s new Era carbon wheels claim to offer the optimum balance of weight and compliance, as well as offering the peace of mind that comes with a no-quibble crash…
Getting dirty at Dyfi is no big deal as Muc-Off expands bike park sponsorship across the UK
Cleaning up after a sloppy day at the bike park just got easier with the news that Muc-Off is now sponsoring the bike wash at hardcore venues Dyfi Bike Park…
The YT Tues might be 5 years old, but if I was buying a DH bike today, this is where I’d spend my money
Spotted in 2018 ridden by Aaron Gwin, then launched in Feb of 2019, the current 29in YT Tues is now officially 5 years old. That’s the same year that YT…
We loved Fox’s Union Flat Shoe, and now there’s a new version with a BOA dial closure
Anyone who’s ridden through any sort of wet conditions knows the feeling of slimy laces when it’s time to take your shoes off. And if you’re not a fan (and…
Crankbrothers’ new on-the-bike tools can be mixed and matched to suit your trail-side repair needs
Crankbrothers has launched a new range of on-the-bike tools, with the range called Save Our Shred, or S.O.S. This range is less about innovative ways to hide your tools inside…
Are long-travel single-crown forks fundamentally flawed? Formula certainly thinks so, and the Italian brand’s new Belva dual crown aims to prove it
Italian brand Formula is back with its signature purple hue on a brand new set of forks: the Belva. Looking set for a day in Morzine, they’re part of an…
Propain’s Rage 3 CF DH race bike has 215mm of travel and can be built around 29in or MX wheels – just don’t pick the wrong wheel size
As raced by Phil Atwill and his Propain Positive World Cup team mates, and ridden by YouTube star, Remi Metailler, the Propain Rage is built for the roughest tracks, gnarliest…
13 sneaky tricks you need to know when buying a lightweight e-bike
It stands to reason that even the best e-bikes are going to be heavier than the best analogue bikes for the simple reason that they come with the additional weight…
Wiggle Chain Reaction will relaunch its websites next week, but will there be any Nukeproofs or Vitus bikes left in stock?
The Wiggle Chain Reaction websites will relaunch as early as next week according to a statement from Frasers Group, which bought the struggling retail giant for less than £10 million…
Privateer is giving out free rear wheels and Maxxis DHR2 tyres when you buy a new bike, to make going mullet as easy as a haircut
Privateer is giving away a Hunt Enduro Wide rear wheel with a Maxxis tyre to anybody buying one of its second generation 141 or 161 bikes, to make trying mullet…
Could the bike tracker in your e-bike do more harm than good? London gangs re-stealing eebs after pinching them first time round
If you thought having your pride and joy stolen was bad enough, think again. London gangs are reportedly using trackers originally designed to deter thieves to instead ‘re-steal’ bikes they’ve…