Feet come in different sizes, so why not pedals? That’s the question Crank Brothers asked itself before designing its range of Stamp flat pedals.
Danny Milner
Editor
Strider Pro 12 balance bike review
The Strider Pro 12 is probably the lightest balance bike on the market. But does this mean it's any good? We give it to our junior tester to find out.
MET Parachute helmet review
Reinvented for enduro racing, the MET Parachute is equally suitable for trips to the bike park as well as just about anywhere with challenging terrain.
Fox Proframe helmet review
Fox Proframe boasts ‘open-face breathability with full-face protection’. It’s a lofty claim, but with full-face certification, it certainly delivers.
Focus Raven2 signals a whole new direction for e-bikes
The Focus Raven2 carbon hardtail may well be the lightest production e-MTB on the market. More significantly, it demonstrates a new direction for e-bikes.
BikePark Wales: the complete guide
Whatever your level of ability or daring, BikePark Wales has trails that’ll leave you begging for more. Here's our run-down of the best trails there.
How much faster is an expensive bike?
Does more money get you more speed? We pitched a £1,000 bike against a £6,000 bike and did some stopwatch science to find some answers.
Three simple steps to extend the life of your chain
Too many riders leave neglect proper bike chain maintenance, which leads to excess wear, increased chain slap and poor shifting performance.
Three UK mountain bike coast to coast routes
Fancy tackling your own mountain bike coast to coast epic? With the UK being an island there are a number of options to choose from.
First ride on the Hope HB160 carbon enduro bike
The Hope HB160 is a 160mm travel enduro bike with a frame manufactured entirely in Hope’s UK factory. Only 500 will be built per year.
Watch us put the EVOC Explorer Pro backpack through its paces
New EVOC Explorer Pro hydration pack promises comfort and stability in challenging terrain, with sufficient load-lugging capacity for Alpine adventures.
Lapierre expands its Overvolt e-bike roster for 2018
It’s the new kids on the block that we’re interested in here though. The four new bikes are evenly split between Bosch and Shimano motors, and all come under Lapierre’s…
5-minute tune up: RockShox Monarch shock
How to personalise your RockShox Monarch rear shock suspension: tailor the air-spring volume to your weight and riding style in four simple steps.
When to pump and when to pedal
Flat-out pedalling doesn’t always equal faster riding. Here’s how to go faster and expend less energy at the same time.
Quarq Shockwiz review
If you're confused by knobs and dials, or you’ve just bought a bike and want a short cut to ideal set-up, the Quarq Shockwiz makes a brilliant assistant.
Giro Switchblade helmet review
At £250 the Giro Switchblade is more expensive than the Bell Super 3R but it feels more substantial, and still good value considering it's 2-for-1.
Santa Cruz Nomad first ride
The 4th generation Santa Cruz Nomad may not sport 29 inch wheels but pretty much everything else has changed on this boutique bruiser.
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 6Fattie (2017) review
The Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon 6fattie is short by modern standards and with other options now available, upsizing may no longer be an easy get out.
Trek Fuel EX Plus 9.8 27.5 (2017) review
Trek’s venerable Fuel gets a high-octane boost in the form of Plus-size wheels with the Trek Fuel EX Plus 9.8 27.5. Beautiful to behold and a joy to ride.
First impressions of the new 2018 RockShox Pike
When it was launched in 2013 the new RockShox Pike pretty much redefined the trail and all-mountain suspension fork category.