Brandon Semenuk is back with his latest release, 'Contra'. Filmed in conjunction with Troy Lee Designs it showcases his effortless flow and style over another dream track.
James Bracey
Product Tester
New Shimano XTR M9100 goes one bigger than SRAM Eagle
Shimano XTR M9100 has gearing upped to SRAM-equalling 12 speed and includes 10-51t cassette. No sign of Di2 version yet though.
Who the hell is the Fat Lad at the Back?
Fat Lad at the Back specialise in creating cycle clothing for all shapes and sizes. 2018 sees the introduction of the new mountain bike apparel range.
Five things we learned from the Albstadt World Cup XCO
If the first round at Stellenbosch left us with many unanswered questions, the racing in Albstadt certainly helped answer more than a few.
Tellis about it, SDG’s new dropper seatpost is launched
For a company responsible for some of the most popular saddles in the world, you would have thought SDG would have had a plethora of dropper posts in their range…
Why – and how – you should watch World Cup XCO this weekend
We can expect to see fireworks at the second round of the UCI World Cup XCO taking place at Albstadt, Germany this weekend.
Smith Attack Max review
The Smith Attack Max is the latest performance eye protection to come from the Idaho based eyewear and helmet specialists.
Endura Humvee Lite glove review
The Endura Humvee Lite glove is a super light trail glove that offers almost bare hand feel at the bar. It's also Danny MacAskill's favourite glove.
Acros A-Flat MD pedal review
The Acros A-Flat MD is the entry point to the range; above it lies the XL with its larger platform and the SL featuring a titanium axle.
Best mountain bike clipless pedals
Find the best mountain bike clipless pedals, including what to look for and what to buy. Clipless pedals transmit leg power and bond cyclist and steed.
Shimano XT M8020 Trail pedal review
Barring some small cosmetic differences, the Shimano XT M8020 Trail pedal has changed very little since it was first introduced.
Shimano Saint M820 pedal review
Rather than going for the articulated, caged pedal like the old DX M647, the Shimano Saint M820 is a fixed position pedal in the same vein as the XT Trail.
Nukeproof Horizon CL CrMo DH pedal review
The Nukeproof Horizon CL CrMo DH is the larger of Nukeproof’s two clipless pedals (the smaller being the Nukeproof Horizon CS Trail).
Funn Ripper pedal review
The new Funn Ripper follows in the footsteps of Funn’s popular fixed position pedal, the Mamba, in having a super wide body for extra foot support.
HT X2 clipless pedals
The HT X2 is another downhill pedal, and this one was developed with the help of multiple World Cup Overall champion, Aaron Gwin.
Crank Brothers Mallet DH pedal review
Ignore the DH tag, the Crank Brothers Mallet DH is a great pedal for trail use. The platform is the large and concave, your foot wholly contacts the body.
Lapierre XR 529 (2018) review
The 2018 Lapierre XR 529 is the bike Lapierre developed to meet the demands of XCO and Marathon cross country racing but it's a capable trail bike too.
Buy one get one half price on Specialized tyres
Specialized has just launched its latest summer tyre offer and fortunately for us mountain bikers it includes a couple of our favourite tread patterns.
Are the new Syncros Silverton hoops the future for wheels?
Syncros has released the 'future' of mountain bike wheels in the shape of the Syncros Silverton SL, featuring a seamless carbon construction.
Pivot pull out a Switchblade and this time it’s aluminium
Sticking to the 'if it ain't broke' approach, Pivot have chosen to strengthen the range with the introduction of a new aluminium Pivot Switchblade.