Bosch has an app. Specialized has an app. Giant has an app. And as of today, Canyon has an app too. And it’s not just about tweaking the settings on…
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Ride Concepts Tallac Clip BOA Shoes
The Ride Concepts Tallac Clip BOA is one of the more expensive shoes we’ve tested, but a fifth of that cost is in the BOA dial. This functions in a…
One Up EDC Pump
Part of One Up’s well considered range, this EDC pump is a different beast to most. First off, it has a higher volume compared to rival portable pumps, which means…
Pinarello’s new Dogma XC mountain bike is patent-pending… and raced by Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
This weekend sees the season opener for the 2022 UCI XC World Series in Nové Město, Czech Republic, and as well as some of the fastest, fittest racers on the…
Forbidden Druid V2 X0 first ride review
One look at Forbidden’s currently unnamed downhill bike tells you everything you need to know about the direction the second generation Druid would take. Well, not quite everything, as not…
Freeride on, and on, and on: the new carbon Canyon Torque:ON CF
Canyon’s electric freeride machine has just gone carbon, shaving weight, boosting battery power and mixing wheel sizes to create an e-bike that can be ridden all day long. There’s now…
Hey E-Enduro racers! The Canyon Strive has just gone electric with the Strive:ON
With the rise of EDR-E, the electric Enduro racing discipline, comes the requirement for an e-bike that’s light, efficient, agile, race-ready and can climb as well as it descends. Enter…
Canyon Torque:ON electric mountain bike review
If you’ve ever braaped an imaginary throttle as you’ve powered out of a tight switchback, or stuck an inside foot out as you’ve landed a jump into a berm, then…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 e-bike first ride review
If ever there was a bike that I totally misjudged, it was the original Specialized Levo SL. Launched in Feb 2020, it instantly had what appeared to be outdated geometry…
Specialized doesn’t want you to notice the new Turbo Levo SL Gen 2
What are the hallmarks of the best bikes? Is it comfort, performance, great suspension or low weight? With the updated Turbo Levo SL, Specialized argue that a truly great bike…
Everything mountain bikers need to know about ticks and how to remove them
Fresh air, big views, long descents and lush vegetation – mountain biking allows us to access all of these good things. But the slight downside to being out in nature…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite review
The Nukeproof Scout started life as a burly, dirt jump/4-cross bike. But over the years the Scout has broadened its horizons, maturing into a capable trail bike, without ever losing…
Vitus E-Sommet VRX e-bike review
When we first tested the Shimano EP8 equipped Vitus E-Sommet VRX back in 2021, we were impressed by the build kit and competitive pricing. But the bike was harder to…
Five Ten Freerider Pro review
Five Ten has tweaked the design of the Freerider Pro for this season, but has kept two things the same – the price and the sole. The tweaks are quite…
Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite e-bike first ride review
The new Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ is a new take on the lightweight emtb, weighing in at a claimed 18.8kg. But the twist is that it gets a full-fat…
MBR June 2023 – 289
The latest issue of MBR is out now, and as ever it’s packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride.…
Squirt Cycling Products Super Concentrate bike cleaner review
You might have seen these online; tablets that you bung in a spray bottle, add water and you have an instant bike cleaner. They’re popular because they’re great value for…
The GT Sensor is back bigger… and smaller
GT has overhauled the Sensor, creating what it calls the ‘most capable trail bike it’s ever designed’. There three main options to the new Sensor range; carbon and alloy-framed versions,…
Hop on a CUBE bike for the best family summer adventures
There’s surely nothing better than zipping along in the fresh air, out in the sunshine, exploring and having adventures with the whole family. Bikes are the perfect adventure vehicle for…
Zerode Katipo Deluxe with Pinion gearbox first ride review
After riding, racing and testing mountain bikes for decades, this is the first bike where I’ve received instructions on how best to change gear. And there’s me figuring I had…