Key Points Alloy version of the formidable Capra Available in an XL frame size RockShox suspension delivers 160mm of travel at the front, 165mm at the rear Geometry mirrors the carbon…
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Crankworx wants you to decide the Deep Summer photography competition
Three days to shoot and edit a five minute slideshow in and around Whistler. Epicness guaranteed
First look: Hope goes orange for 2016 (VIDEO)
Hope has just launched its 2106 range and we took a (short) trip down to Peaslake to see what they have on offer. The biggest surprise is that the famous…
HT X1 clipless pedal review
Aaron Gwin's pedal of choice - £119.99
What it’s like to race the 15 minute Crankworx Garbanzo downhill
As I rolled to a halt, and collapsed over the bars — lungs burning, arms pumped solid and wheezing like a sex pest — I felt a tap on my…
How to bleed Shimano mountain bike disc brakes (VIDEO)
Shimano brakes are some of the best out there but they still need regular maintenance. The brakes use mineral oil, which isn’t hygroscopic like the Dot fluid used by many…
Rock garden overtake clinches World Cup win for Schurter (VIDEO)
Windham played host to the penultimate round of the XCO World Cup series and the dusty track did not disappoint Men’s Windham XCO Series leader, and winner in Mont-Sainte-Anne last week, Nino Schurter…
Missy Giove, carb-Minnaar-a and podiums with the Syndicate
The Windham World Cup was another strong one for the Santa Cruz Syndicate boys and this video may just expose the secret to their success… Greg Minnaar‘s pre-race cooking. Last…
How to service your RockShox Monarch air can
How to do a RockShox Monarch Service: Follow these easy steps to keep your shock running as smooth as silk, prevention is always better than cure.
Windham World Cup: how Aaron Gwin mastered the dust (VIDEO)
Windham was wide and blown open this weekend for the 8th round of the downhill world cup. New York had clearly been suffering a drought and the track was covered…
UK’s longest blue descent opens at Bike Park Wales
The trail crew at Bike Park Wales sure are hard working. Not only do they manage to keep the stellar line up of trails in tip-top condition but they’re also…
Rachel Atherton named 23rd most influential woman in sport
The Independent on Sunday has named Rachel Atherton as the 23rd most influential woman in sport and the most influential female cyclist. This was the first list compiled by the…
Mountain biking meets motocross at Loosefest (VIDEO)
You know what the score is with the FEST series by now. A group of the world’s best freerides travelling round the world and hitting jumps that are bigger than lorries.…
Mongoose Salvo Comp (2015) review
The Mongoose Salvo Comp bills itself as an out-and-out XC rig. So, even though it has 120mm of travel and 650b wheels it could almost be forgiven for having the…
Josh Bryceland is pinned on a parched Windham track
You’ve seen Claudio Caluori getting smoked by Aaron Gwin, now it’s time to see what the Windham course looks like when it gets hit at full speed by one of…
Rocky Mountain unleashes the new carbon Maiden downhill bike
Key points: Rocky Mountain releases new carbon downhill bike to replace Flatline Park focussed play bike Adjustable geometry frame Can take 26 or 27.5 inch wheels Run to the…
British Cycling announces stellar World Championships squad
The Golden Age of British downhill mountain biking looks set to continue after British Cycling named a star-studded 29 person squad for the mountain bike World Championships 2015 in Vallnord,…
Claudio Caluori gets smoked by Aaron Gwin in Windham
There’s no rest for the wicked and after a stunning race at Mont-Sainte-Anne it’s time for the downhill World Cup riders to head to Windham for round six of the…
Shimano launches special edition enduro shoe to celebrate 25th anniversary
In 1990 mountain biking changed completely when Shimano released the first SPD pedal. Although there have been clipless pedals since 1895, Shimano’s were the first to have the cleat recessed…
Five cool new products from GT, Charge, Fabric and Sombrio
CSG owns a multitude of brands, including Cannondale, GT, Charge, Fabric, Sugoi and Sombrio. Here are a few highlights from its 2016 range reveal. 1. GT’s Zaskar celebrates its 25th…