The new RockShox Reverb AXS wireless dropper post features a longer drop than the old model it replaces. It also boasts a longer service life…
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Kitsch or cool? Yeti’s 40th birthday present to itself is a custom ASR XC bike, dripping in bling and 90s nostalgia – and you don’t even want to know the price
Yeti has a long history, and I’m not just talking about 40 years as a mountain bike brand. Every five years, when one of its…
The new RockShox Reverb switches battery location and gets squishy mid-stroke for more comfort
It was the dropper post that brought wireless speed and convenience to the market, and the latest Reverb evolves with new features, extra lengths, and…
Pivot’s new Firebird looks more composed than ever, but I’m just as interested in why Bernard Kerr’s wearing a suit and slippers for the press shots
Pivot has redesigned its premium enduro bike, the Firebird, for 2025. The new model features a 170mm Fox 38 fork, 165mm of DW-linkage rear travel,…
The XC World Cup season is about to start in Brazil… here’s where, when, and how to watch, and who’s in the running
The 2025 cross-country season is underway, and now it’s time for the UCI MTB World Series 2025 to start. The first round takes place in…
Top XC racers protest Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reduce podium size from 5 to 3
Over 120 cross-country racers and 10 teams from the World Series have signed a letter addressed to Warner Bros. Discovery asking for them to consider…
Starling’s new enduro bike has tiny 26in wheels, and I’m struggling to tell if it’s an April Fool’s or not
Mountain bikes with 26in wheels are for kids who can’t fit on proper-sized wheels, right? Not if you ask Starling Cycles, which has just released…
The new Fox Float X2 shock is no longer a twin-tube, but there’s a good reason for this
Shock news! Literally! Fox’s latest Float X2 (and DHX2) moves from a twin-tube design to a monotube, with over 100 new parts, and the end…
When did entry level suspension get so good? I love the Marzocchi Bombers on Merida’s entry level eOne-Sixty SL 6000, and it’s one of the reasons it’s my favourite bike of 2025 (so far)
Has the lightweight mid-power e-bike had its day? It definitely feels like the pendulum has swung the other way for brands, with the newest bikes…
I’ve hammered Hunt’s superlight Proven Race XC wheels for a year without so much as a baggy spoke, and you don’t need to be an lycra-clad whippet to enjoy them: they’re comfy enough for trail bikes too
At 1260g with carbon spokes, Hunt’s Proven Race XC UD Carbon wheels sound like a time bomb for regular trail use. The only thing these…
Hurry! If you love filming your mountain bike adventures, then the DJI Osmo 4 is one of the best action cameras around – and it’s hit its lowest-ever price in this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal
The Amazon Big Spring Sale ends on the 31st of March, and although it’s been slim pickings for MTB bargains, one deal that stood out…
Urge launches the Treps enduro helmet, and it’s constructed from over 90% recycled materials
French helmet brand Urge has a new lid, it’s called the Treps, and it’s arguably the best looking helmet its made. Previously, Urge helmets have…
Whyte’s Kado RS is the first new e-bike out with SRAM Transmission mechanical drivetrain, and at £6k it looks like decent value
Well that didn’t take long – less than 24hours since SRAM introduced its Eagle Transmission mechanical shifting, and we have a new Kado e-bike from…
SRAM Eagle Transmission goes mechanical with Eagle 90 and 70 groupsets, but you can only buy the £655 Eagle 90 off-the-shelf
SRAM has launched two new Eagle Transmission drivetrains: the Eagle 90 Transmission and the Eagle 70 Transmission. They are slated to be the first mechanical…
New Fox 36 offers the ‘feel of the 38’ at a reduced weight, thanks to stiffer chassis, greater bushing overlap, and reduced friction
Fox has refreshed its popular 36 fork both internally and externally, increasing stiffness and bushing overlap, as well as reducing friction under load. In addition,…
Scotland’s planned multi-million pound bike park and resort will feature elite-level DH, enduro and XC trails, and a gondola uplift… but it’s not at Innerleithen, Fort William or any of the usual destinations
New elite-level downhill, enduro and XC trails, a gondola uplift to take riders to the top, and millions of pounds of investment. That’s the…
As a professional bike tester, these custom MTB van conversions are the stuff of dreams – but there’s only one I’d really like to drive away
How does two-time world downhill champion Danny Hart get to the trails in style? How about a £150k custom van conversion with slide out bike…
That bunny hopping robot bike is just the beginning: AI and machine learning are coming for your mountain bike… but that’s no bad thing
Mountain bikers have been leaning on motors and batteries to get us up hills for a while, and GPS systems to get us back home…
I could buy a new enduro bike for the price of these premium DT Swiss EXC1200 carbon wheels, but that doesn’t stop me loving the extra compliance and rapid engagement
DT Swiss has long been a powerhouse in the world of wheels, renowned for its almost boring levels of reliability and unflashy yet solid-performing products.…
Fox’s new 34 SL fork is full-width for full-bore riding, yet it’s still lighter than a Sid Ultimate
Fox has a new lightweight 34 SL fork in town, and it’s built for aggressive riding. In a departure from the previous 34, out goes…