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    Do e bikes have too much power?

    Do you care about big power motors? Is DJI and its 1,000W of power what you’re after on an e-bike, or is reliability more important?

    • June 12, 2025

    If you were to plot a chart for e-bike power over the past 10 years, it might look something like the Apple share price. In…

    Buyer's guides

    Should I use flat or clipless pedals and shoes for mountain biking

    Best budget mountain bike shoes: Top footwear under £100/$120

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    Best MTB mini-pumps; portable and powerful puncture-savers

    Best hydration packs for mountain biking: small, medium and large backpacks

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    Best mountain bike shoes: ultimate footwear for both flat and clipless pedal

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    Reviews

    Shimano XTR brake M9220

    Shimano’s most expensive brakes were also their worst IMHO, but the new XTR has finally fixed that wandering bite point

    Giant Trance X Advanced 1

    I tested the original Giant Trance 20 years ago: the latest Trance X has the same peppy feel and it’s one of the smoothest and fastest trail bikes around

    Shimano XTR Di2 M9200

    I tested Shimano’s new wireless groupset: it shifts faster than SRAM, uses a hidden battery, and boasts a party trick XC racers, enduro riders and weekend warriors alike are going to love

    Yeti MTE e-bike

    Yeti’s new MTE doesn’t have the hottest e-bike motor, and needs a few mods to unlock its full potential, but I couldn’t help falling for its brilliant suspension

    Pivot Trailcat LT

    Marmite on wheels: the Pivot Trailcat LT is either a short travel enduro shredder, or an overdamped and overbuilt trail bike, depending on which of us you chat to

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    Best hardtail mountain bike: classic trail shredding machines

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