Latest news
Starling’s new enduro bike has tiny 26in wheels, and I’m struggling to tell if it’s an April Fool’s or not
The new Fox Float X2 shock is no longer a twin-tube, but there’s a good reason for this
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
Urge launches the Treps enduro helmet, and it’s constructed from over 90% recycled materials
Hit the trails in style with the Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch – it’s currently at its cheapest price this year with 31% off in this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal
Whyte’s Kado RS is the first new e-bike out with SRAM Transmission mechanical drivetrain, and at £6k it looks like decent value
Latest reviews
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)
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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
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SRAM’s new Motive brakes have great lever feel and looks, but I’ll miss the raw power of Codes
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The toughest, most accurate and foolproof mountain bike shift system I’ve ever used: SRAM’s new Eagle 90 Transmission
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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
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Hope’s new trail bike stem is a masterpiece of engineering: stiff, strong, light and beautifully machined… it’s not cheap though
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