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Best Cyber Monday REI mountain bike deals
Fun fact: REI stands for Recreational Equipment Incoporated. Okay, so that's not exactly very fun for fact but it does help illustrate that REI have been around since 1938.
Shimano Ultread soles: stickier and more durable?
Ultread is the new sole technology from Shimano, and it should make your mountain bike shoes grippier and more durable, riding clipless or flats.
My best trail: as chosen by Henrik Jensen
"My best trail? That's a very tricky one. One that pop into my mind immediately is Sticks Pass dropping down from Helvellyn in the Lake District."
Bold Linkin 150 Ultimate first ride review
With a hidden shock, concealed linkage, and internal tool storage, new Bold Linkin 150 Ultimate is one of the most beautiful trail bikes on the market.
11 reasons why mountain biking is the best form of exercise
There's nothing that's better than mountain biking for giving your whole body - and mind - a complete workout.
Merida Matts J24 Plus kids bike review
Merida Matts J24 Plus is a 24in wheel kids mountain bike aimed at riders 129-137cm in height (I won't give you an age range because it is irrelevant).
Hot Stuff: Hope clipless, Five Ten hi-tops, Shimano plastic flats and more
What we’re excited about this month: Hope clipless pedals, Five Ten Trailcross GTX shoes, Nukeproof Blackline shorts, Shimano SLX resin pedals and more...
Knog PWR Mountain Kit light review
Since the Knog PWR Mountain is a modular design, you can mount it in several different ways and also add other lamp units to the battery.
Tailfin Suspension Fork Mounts: strap bags to your boingers
Tailfin has a great new fork mount, that works with large lowers and won’t spill your water bottles or overnight gear, on the trail.
Voodoo Braag £550 hardtail mountain bike review
Voodoo Braag is the new entry-level hardtail from Halfords, now with the same frame as the Bizango – our Hardtail of the Year winner.
Endura GV500 Waterproof jacket review
Endura GV500 Waterproof is superb with brilliant breathability and great waterproofing. It’s light enough to pack down and the price is really competitive.
7Mesh Skypilot jacket review
7Mesh Skypilot is a significant investment for a garment that lives a hard life but the performance of the fabric is impressive as is after-sales service.
Trek Rail now with 750Wh battery, Slash geometry and AirWiz
Trek Rail sports a new carbon frame, new Slash-like aggressive geometry, Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a new 750Wh battery.
Mondraker Raze is a new 130mm carbon trail bike (plus a new Foxy)
Mondraker has upgraded its Foxy and added a new trail bike, called the Mondraker Raze, as part of its 2021 model year update. And there is MIND suspension.
Giant keeping the 27.5 faith with new Giant Trance X 27.5
Giant has increased the travel and specification on its bargain 27.5 trail bike, with an upgraded Giant Trance X 27.5 and new alloy frame.
Bespoked 2021: Coal Bicycles ‘84
With gold suspension links and oodles of Kashima, Coal Bicycles' shiny bright ‘84’ model was a real head-turner at Bespoked.
Five tips for getting started in Riders Republic
How to get the most of out of your first sessions on Riders Republic, Ubisoft's new extreme sports game that offers in-depth worlds of action and adrenaline.
Bespoked 2021: Howler Frameworks Fenrir
Like many others, the maker of the Howler Frameworks Fenrir hasn’t had time to even ride his creation yet, “I’m itching to ride it now, I didn’t want to crash…
Canyon’s new Spectral comes in all wheel sizes… even 27.5in
Canyon has a new Spectral out, and it comes with this season’s must have wheel-size setup, the mullet. That’s 29in up front for pure speed, and 27.5in at the back…