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Jamie Darlow
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Pace RC295 Ultimate GX: first ride review
With the new Pace RC295 the legendary UK company is back in the full-suspension game with a short-travel 29er carbon-fibre ripper.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month. Black magic wheels, stowaway bibshorts, rally shoes, wider pedals, getta grips, shiny stabbers and more...
How mountain biking saved Innerleithen
All across the UK, towns down on their luck have been rescued by the sport we love. We zoom in on Innerleithen to figure out how it's done.
Read this amazing first hand account of being chased by a bear
It's not every month a reader's letter contains: "I looked back, she was frothing at the mouth, eyes angry and narrowed, making deep growling noises”.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month. The shiniest of shiny cranks, super stylin' full face helmets, hooks, grips, darts and more!
Yes you can still cycle… but should you?
Riding a bicycle is allowed if restrictions are followed but mountain biking, as we know it, should not be undertaken currently.
Starling has landed with another hand-built UK bike, the Twist
With a 29er wheel up front and 27.5in at the back, the Twist hopes to tempt riders who want the stability of a big wheel on the front paired with…
Cotic FlareMax Gold GX Eagle: first ride review
With the short travel 29er Cotic FlareMax the British steel specialist forges agead again with upgraded geometry and flexible speccing.
Latest Cube Stereo 170 Race delivers big travel for modest money
Cube Stereo 170 Race costs £3,000, which we reckon makes it one of the most most affordable 170mm 29ers on the market today.
Back to the future with the beautiful Pace RC295
Pace is selling suspension bikes again, with the launch of the beautiful Pace RC295. Back to the future! Carbon fibre bike with 135mm of rear travel.
How to look after your feet on a mountain bike
Cold or aching feet can ruin your ride, make riding with uncomfortable plates-of-meat a thing of the past with these winter warmers.
How to prevent cramp when mountain biking
Eating mustard won’t help - who’d have guessed? And nor will posture, the weather or salty crisps. So what can you do to prevent cramp?
E-bike vs trail bike: which is fastest downhill? By how much?
It’s pretty obvious that e-bikes have a speed advantage when it comes to pedaling up hills - 500w extra power definitely puts some vim into your legs.
SQ-Lab 612 Ergowave Active saddle review
The SQ-Lab 612 saddle features a very wide and flat rear section that's designed to offer more support and optimal pressure distribution for sit bones.
Lightest e-bike ever! 17.3kg Specialized Turbo Levo SL: first ride review
Specialized Turbo Levo SL brings a natural ride experience and dynamic handling thanks to low-power, low-friction motor and small capacity battery.
Do power meters have a place on mountain bikes?
As Stages announce more power meter models for Shimano XT and XTR cranks, we return to the question: are they worth using on mountain bikes?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month. Manual machines, kid skid lids, Funn flatties, wrist-width saddles and much else besides.
Most wanted: RRP ProGuard Bolt On mudguard
The RRP ProGuard Bolt On is one of those products that's hard to believe no one thought of before. So long zip-ties, rubber bands and Velcro straps.
Swinley’s new skill zone uses a unique subscription model
Now you can now add pay-as-you-go to riding your bike with the launch of The Summit, a pay-monthly skills venue at Swinley in Berkshire.