New Trek Top Fuel 8 is a short travel - 120mm travel front and rear - down-country trail bike with internal frame storage for both alloy and carbon models.
Danny Milner
Editor
All the new bikes equipped with RockShox Flight Attendant (so far)
Love the sound of RockShox's new high-tech Flight Attendant active suspension system? Here's a rundown of the new bikes it will come fitted to.
RockShox Flight Attendant first ride review
We've seen a few active suspension systems fitted to mountain bikes over the years, but none as sophisticated as the new RockShox Flight Attendant.
Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet review
The shell of Troy Lee Designs A3 is made from three parts co-moulded together, and that gives TLD’s paint shop the canvas it needs for some amazing designs.
Rapha Trail Technical T-Shirt review
Well-known for road bike clothing, Rapha has entered mountain bike market and one of its staple garments is this Trail Technical T-Shirt – is it any good?
SKS Airchecker 2 Pressure Gauge review
This light and simple-to-use SKS Airchecker 2 pressure gauge from the German brand means you never have to worry about running the wrong tyre pressures.
SRAM AXS Rocker Paddle review
SRAM's wireless AXS drivetrain delivers cutting-edge technology flawless shifting, but the standard shift lever takes some getting used to compared to a traditional unit. This optional alternative makes the experience…
My best trail: as chosen by Bernard Kerr
Bernard Kerr’s stoppies, manuals and Reliant Robin wheelies are stuff of legend. The man’s not bad at his day job either, having just taken a hat-trick of wins at the…
Syncros Savona V 1.5 Cut Out women’s saddle review
Whilst most other saddles on test offer various size options, the Savona comes in a single width. Instead in its quest to make one of the best women’s mountain bike…
Ergon SMC Sport Gel women’s saddle review
Ergon saddles are designed based on anatomical research with the aim of competing with the best women’s mountain bike saddles. According to Ergon, this research includes a thorough examination of…
Topeak Prepstand ZX review
The Topeak Prepstand ZX is not one of the best workstands on the market, but it has a unique take on bike support for home repair and might suit the…
B’Twin 500 Bike Workstand review
The B’Twin 500 Bike Workstand is not one of the best repair stands on the market, but for the price it does a decent job. Which makes it a reasonable…
Park Tool PCS-10.2 Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand review
Park Tools are ubiquitous across home and professional workshops and it offers a various workstands to suit a range of budgets. Its Deluxe Home Mechanic model is mid-priced and one…
Feedback Sports Recreational Workstand review
The Feedback Sports Recreational workstand is a design that has stood the test of time and is still one of the best home bike workstands on the market. For the…
Focus Thron 6.9: first ride review
The Focus Thron 6.9 is an appealing all-rounder with alloy frame, 29in wheels and 130mm travel shared across three-bike range starting at £2,199.
Hottest mountain bikes for 2022
There’s no shortage of scintillating new hardware coming onto the market next year. And with a bit of luck, some of it might actually be available to buy!
Bike check: Chris Akrigg’s GT Force E-Amp
Chris has set a benchmark for what's possible with a motor. A unique, powerful and controlled rider, one of the best bike handlebars out there. Here's his ebike...
Voodoo tops redesigned mountain bike range with a spellbinding new Bizango hardtail
The Voodoo Bizango is most successful bike of the decade in terms of test wins, earning our best Hardtail of the Year Award on numerous occasions, and arguably the most…
3 highlights from the Cube 2022 mountain bike range
Cube recently unveiled its new 2022 range, so we sifted through the vast (and occasionally confusing) line-up to pick out three of its freshest highlights. Known for its excellent value…
My best trail: as chosen by Morgane Charre
Mtb’s movers and shakers select their favourite places to ride.