Here’s what we’re excited about this month: DeLorean helmets, purple pedals, drone carriers, solvent abuse, gin and more…
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
How did Instagrammer Veronique Sandler end up starring in her own mountain bike movie?
How did Instagrammer Veronique Sandler end up starring in her own mountain bike movie? We ask producer of her 'Vision' film, Adam Dayson.
Specialized Shuffle Child LED MIPS helmet
From a distance the Specialized Shuffle Child LED MIPS looks just like an adults helmet, and that’s because really it is just a miniaturised big lid.
Unparallel Dust Up shoe review
Unparallel Dust Up sole is made from incredibly sticky 45-50 durometer rubber that even eclipses some of Five Ten’s Stealth rubber, at least on paper.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: Whyte Es, techno flapjacks, big noisy turtles, cute T-tools, kid corsets, marvellous multicolour dream bike bags and more…
Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 e-bike: first ride review
Cube’s Stereo e-bike is now a 29er with the latest Bosch Performance CX motor and a killer pricepoint, making it one of the most economical ways to get on board…
The new enduro frame that offers modern geometry for less bucks
Need to Know Oversized bearings for UK muddy conditions, complete with two bearings on the driveside. Custom one piece rocker link for stiffness and pinpoint alignment, matched to open mould…
Pivot Shuttle Team first ride review
First ride review of the new Pivot Shuttle Team e-bike. Pivot reworks its Shuttle e-bike with more travel, lighter weight and a (slightly) lower price.
100% Fortis Knee Guard review
The 100% Fortis Knee Guard is unusual — it’s no slip-on, instead you wrap two big Velcro straps all the way round the back of your thigh and calf.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: toolkits, tyre checkers, pink sprayers, flat shoes, black socks, big chians, blue lids, rasta saddles and more...
Here’s why mountain biking makes you happy
It’s official, mountain biking looks like it really is great for our wellbeing, after the sport was used as therapy for NHS patients suffering mental health concerns.
Welsh government funding brings new blue trails to north Wales
Welsh government funding is bringing new blue trails to an area of the country that is typically dominated by the hard stuff and black routes.
Does body armour really keep you safe?
How much armour should you wear? Will wearing it really reduce the frequency or severity of injuries, or needlessly hamper your movements?
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here's what we're excited about this month. Tacky shoes, courier-inspired shorts, waterless cleaners, carbon lids, patella protectors, foot pumps and more.
Oli Carter on juggling life as an enduro racer, product developer and carpenter
Oli Carter on juggling life as an enduro racer, product developer and carpenter with a young family and a mortgage.
GT Aggressor Sport review
With an excellent four sizes in the range the GT Aggressor Sport should suit pretty much every rider’s size, lanky old me included.
Norco Storm 4 review
The Norco Storm 4 is our only 29er on test and as such it gets off to a good start, rolling over rough ground more easily than the 27.5in wheel
Carrera Vulcan review
Carrera Vulcan has some of the best components and spec on test, and it’s clear this is where Carrera has spent its money, creating a good entry level bike.
Saracen Tufftrax review
The Saracen Tufftrax is a fun bike to ride, the frame is just big enough to accommodate my frame and there’s something playful and poppy about it.
Giant ATX 2 review
The Giant ATX 2 feels lightweight, comfortable and quiet on the descents, despite the poor fork, which we’ll get to in a minute.