Renowned navigation and bike data brand, Garmin, has now entered the pedal market. With its new range of Rally power meter pedals, Garmin is promising incredibly accurate and durable data…
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Give classic bodyweight exercises a twist to maximise ride-specific strength
Riding isn’t just about moving front to back, like most exercises in the gym – think squats and deadlifts. And while squats and deadlifts should form the basis of your…
New Specialized Turbo Levo gets the Evo treatment
Specialized Turbo Levo is now longer, lower and slacker with adjustable geometry and six frame sizes to choose from.
Here are the best things Shimano ever did for MTB
Shimano is 100 years old this week. 100 years ago a 26 year old called Shozaburo Shimano made a singlespeed freewheel, using one 1.8 metre long lathe in a 40
This titanium pedal is only 50g
Carbon-fibre frames and components are nice, but those mountain bikers who obsess about all things industrial design, will always retain an affinity for titanium. Notoriously difficult to fabricate and machine,…
Peaty’s LinkLube Wet smells good – works a treat
The Steve Peat product portfolio has been expanded with a new chain lubricant, ideally suited for those challenging muddy riding conditions. After three years of development, Peaty’s LinkLube Wet is…
Rime flats promise not to slip
Mountain bikers who desire a multi-purpose flat pedal shoe, might find their requirement rhyming with Specialized’s latest product update. The Californian cycling company has launched the 2021 model year Rime,…
Here’s where I’m going when lockdown ends
Contrary to what a lot of people seem to already think, lockdown is not over. You can't travel to ride. And you can't ride in groups of three or more.…
True blue trail upgrade for Hamsterley
Mountain bikers in the North East of England could have some new trails added to a popular forest riding venue. Proposals have been delivered for an upgrade of the Hamsterley…
Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet: first ride review
The shell of Troy Lee Designs A3 is made from three parts co-moulded together, and that gives TLD’s paint shop the canvas it needs for some amazing designs.
Sonder Dials value into this XC hardtail
Sonder has added to its value mountain bike portfolio with a new Dial XC-orientated hardtail. The Dial is designed to devour miles and respond snappily when threading along flowing singletrack…
How to choose the best line
How to plan ahead on the trails and pick the savviest lines. Ride smarter.
Canyon Torque:ON 9 first ride review
Canyon Torque:ON 9 is Canyon's newest electric mountain bike boasts both catlike agility and big travel… can it really balance both?
Stif Squatch Pro: first ride review
Stif Squatch Pro is a progressive hardtail with a steel frame and super-low bottom bracket height, 29in wheels with 2.6in tyres enhance grip and comfort.
Best mountain bike lights: helmet mounted and bar mounted
Here are the best mountain bike lights. Bombing around in the dark may seem like a mad thing to do, but night riding is great.
GG Trail Pistol goes full carbon
Guerrilla Gravity is finally offering what fans of the Coloradan boutique mountain bike brand have been hoping for: full composite frames. Since transitioning from metal to carbon-fibre construction a bit…
Current best mountain bike knee pads deals
They are pretty much part of the MTBer's uniform, here's our pick of the best mountain bike knee pads deals from the best online cycling retailers.
Get a foot out with these 2FO DH kicks
Specialized has added new DH variants to its 2FO shoe range. For those riders who race downhill or desire a shoe to conquer the most technical descending terrain, at speed,…
Jeffsy becomes first YT to use Core numbers
YT has announced a change in the naming convention of its mountain bikes and move away from model year updates. The German customer-direct brand will replace the traditional spec grades…
My favourite ten seconds of mountain biking
What's your favourite bit of trail? That's right, "bit of trail". I'm not talking about whole trails. It's relatively easy to pick your favourite whole trail I think.