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Off-piste trails: reckless vandalism, or the future of MTB?
Cheeky. Secret. Natural. Unsanctioned… Illegal? Whatever you want to call them, we nearly all ride these trails. They’re more prolific than ever and frankly, from…
Find your FlowState at Dyfi Bike Park this summer
If you like your bike park tracks long, scenic and built for flow, you’re going to love the newest addition to Dyfi Bike Park in…
Here’s how to brake better and go faster
Knowing when to brake can give you the control to go faster. We uncover the science behind braking. Here's how to brake better.
Structure your training week to go hard at the weekend
It’s easy to convince yourself that you don’t have time to train. But it’s often not entirely the case. Don’t believe me? Okay, stop reading…
Shuttle up, ride down, repeat: Privateer’s E161 eMTB is built for toughness
With its Shimano EP801 motor, 630Wh battery, alloy frame and aluminium bashguard, Privateer’s new E161 electric mountain bike is designed to survive tough handling. While…
How to get the most out of your visit to a bike park
Once the preserve of downhillers, now trail riders are filling the minibuses, drawn by the promise of a month's worth of descending in just one…
Canyon’s new flat pedals are designed for full send – whatever your shoe size
Flat pedals can win medals, but where they’re consistently popular is on the trail, and Canyon’s foray into flat pedal production comes with the goal…
Ultimate guide to handlebar cockpit set-up
How you set up your handlebars, shifters, brake levers and grips can have a huge impact on how your mountain bike rides and feels, so…
How to set up mountain bike suspension: forks and rear shocks
Everything you need to know about how to set up your mountain bike suspension. We're covering both suspension forks and rear shocks in this guide.
Clipless versus flats: which pedal system is best for mountain biking?
Clipless versus flats. Can clipless help us with better power, control and efficiency? We jumped onto the Wattbike and found a big difference.
Be a better rider: how to choose the best line
How to plan ahead on the trails and pick the savviest lines. Ride smarter.
Whyte E-160 RSX electric mountain bike review
When we tested the Whyte E-160 back in 2021, our only real criticism of the bike was how fiddly it was to remove the battery.…
The Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon LT 2 electric mountain bike review
With 165mm of travel, the Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon LT 2 is one of the suspension heavy hitters in this test. At 26.51kg (58.44lb), it’s…
Bosch’s new Performance SX e-bike motor brings full-fat power in a lightweight package
Is 2023 the year of the ‘diet’ emtb? With Specialized dropping the new Levo SL and multiple brands joining the fold with new models there…
Stand down Magic Mary, the new Schwalbe Tacky Chan is here
There’s a new gravity tyre in town. Schwalbe’s new Tacky Chan (pun fans rejoice) has been developed by the Commencal/MucOff team to help some of…
Mondraker Crafty Carbon R electric mountain bike review
Mondraker splits its e-mtb range by intended use. And in the enduro/all mountain category alone it has four unique platforms: Dusk, Chaser, Crafty and Crafty…
Bosch offers 600 watts of peak power with its new ‘diet’ eMTB motor
Bosch joins the half-fat eMTB motor brigade with the new Performance Line SX; new motor, new battery, new displays and controls, and new features on…
Giant Trance X Advanced E+ 1 electric mountain bike review
It should come as no surprise that the Trance X Advanced E+ 1 shares a lot of design cues with the analog Trance X Advanced.…
Orange’s Switch 6 gets a whole lot more progressive
From enduro racing to trials riding, the Switch 6 is a popular and versatile beastie, and Orange thought long and hard before messing with a…