It takes a brave mountain biker to venture out without the means to fix a puncture. And that means carrying some form of mini-pump. But the difference between the best…
Danny Milner
Editor
Best mountain bike stems: improve your fit and steering
The best mountain bike stems are an important factor when it comes to the control of your mountain bike, but which one should you choose?
Best mountain bike knee pads: protect your patellas people!
Seven of very, very best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-on? Which brands make the best? Here's all you need to know.
Best mountain bike mudguards: keep your eyes clear of mud and spray
Here are the very best mountain bike mudguards. If you want to ride fast along wet trails you'll need a front mudguard to keep your vision clear.
Forestal aims to get back into the spotlight with new Bosch-powered e-bike – and even some analogue models
Forestal had us hooked when it showcased its Cyon and Siryon e-bikes in 2020. The slick frames, low weight, and hi-tech integrated displays were pioneering at the time, but production…
Best mountain bike helmets: cool, comfortable head protection
The best mountain bike helmets are primarily protection but they can also be stylish and comfy things to wear in their own right. Here are twelve favourites.
Best MTB liner shorts: padded undershorts and chamois to keep you comfortable in the saddle
MTB liner shorts are an essential for long days in the saddle, they bring plenty of comfort without feeling bulky, getting in the way or cramping your style. They fall…
What do the hottest SL e-bikes really weigh? We put 8 of the best models on the scales
2024 has been the year of the SL e-bike, with every Tom, Richard, and Harold seemingly coming out with a lightweight e-bike of some description. Alongside some impressive headline weights,…
Yamaha to stop selling e-bikes amid ‘significant softening of the market’ and ‘challenging business environment’
US dealers have been informed that Yamaha is exiting the e-bike market by the end of 2024. The news, sent in a release to all US Yamaha e-bike dealers, cited…
Want to see inside a shock in action? Ohlins’ transparent damper shows the perils of cavitation, and why shocks need an internal floating piston
If you’re an experienced mountain biker and enjoy tweaking your suspension settings, you’ve probably come across the term cavitation. But what does it mean, and why so suspension manufacturers go…
Get 400% assistance and an overrun boost with Shimano’s new race-winning EP801 firmware tune – now available to download for free!
Shimano’s recent firmware update for the EP801 and EP6 drive units unlocked more support, to give more power with less rider effort, a customisable speed cut-off progression, and adjustable extended…
Best mountain bike trousers/pants: regular and waterproof
All these mountain bike trousers on test will get the job done, but the expensive stuff will be a little bit more durable and more comfortable to wear
Glentress an accident hot spot, with around 50% of mountain rescue callouts originating from the popular MTB trail centre
Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team (TVMRT) is expecting a record number of callouts this year, and the majority have involved mountain bikers at Glentress, according to a report by the…
Mondraker’s new Crafty e-bike might not be the most agile descender, but it made me laugh out loud on the climbs
As the most successful bike in Mondraker’s substantial range of e-bikes, the new Crafty has big shoes to fill. ‘Don’t mess it up!’, or slightly stronger words to that effect,…
Best mountain bike jackets for staying dry in wet weather
Staying warm and dry in is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best mountain bike jackets to the test. Light shells and storm jackets.
Best mountain bike saddles: Make sure you’re sitting comfortably
We've ridden the backside out of our shorts to draw up this list of the very best mountain bike saddles available for all types of trail riders.
Remember Sunn? The French brand has the hardest-hitting e-bike I could find with the new Bosch CX motor
It’s been a while since I’ve come across a Sunn bike, but maybe I should have been looking harder, because the latest e-bike from the French brand looks seriously heavy-hitting,…
The Santa Cruz Vala has to be the biggest u-turn in mountain biking. Well, since the Heckler…
The recently released Santa Cruz Vala broke new ground for the boutique California brand in a couple of ways. For starters it’s the first design to stray away from Santa…
Best budget electric mountain bike: Power-up your ride without breaking the bank
You can bag one of the best budget electric mountain bike models for around £3k nowadays... but are they up to the job of proper trail riding?
Which is the best e-bike motor? Power, punch and range compared
Brose, Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Panasonic, Yamaha ebike systems... which has more power, which has more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our guide to e-bike motors has the answers.