Kona has been bought out by the pair who started it all, after Kent Outdoors announced it was looking to sell the US bike brand. Founders Dan Gerhard and Jake…
Rebecca Bland
Freelance writer
The first WC round in Poland doesn’t disappoint as Marine Cabirou is back to winning ways, and Ronan Dunne takes his first DH World Cup win
The newest track on the DH World Cup calendar – Bielsko-Biała in Poland – did not disappoint. Our predictions may have fallen short this time round, with a triumphant Ronan…
Pinch flat proof? DT Swiss’s new F 1900 Classic wheels are built for the bike park
DT Swiss has a new wheelset out, called the F 1900 Classic it costs around £475, works for DH or park bikes, and hopes to put an end to pinchflats…
Have your say in the future of trails in Britain, by responding to the first UK Trails Project survey – NOW CLOSED
Want to have some input on the trails in the UK? The UK Trails Project is asking riders, trail builders, bike park/trail centre managers and land owners to complete their…
Bogof of the month: buy a GasGas motorbike in the US, get an e-bike free
Spanish motorbike (and e-bike) brand, GasGas caught our eye with a new and intriguing limited-time offer. Buy an off-road motorcycle and get an e-bike thrown in for free! Yes, buy-on-get-one-free…
BikePark Wales to double in size, with 27 new trails stretching 30km, planning application shows
BikePark Wales (BPW) will double in size, adding over 30,000 metres of new trails over the next few years, if its planning application for expansion is successful. BPW in the…
Why the Favero Assioma PRO MX power meter pedals should be your next training investment
Until pretty recently, training or riding with power has been something reserved for elite racers, or for indoor training alongside the rise in popularity of smart turbo trainers. Nowadays, however,…
Vali Höll and Loïc Bruni triumph in first round of the DH World Cup at Fort William
The opening round of the DH World Cup saw an uncharacteristically dry and warm(ish) weekend at Fort William. The best in the world lined up to take on the 2.8km…
Formula launches its first air shock, called the Nebbia, and it promises high performance with simplified set-up
Italian component brand Formula has launched its first air shock, and it’s called the Nebbia. It’s a coil and air hybrid negative spring, which is combined with a bladder oil…
DH World Cup racing is back for 2024, with Fort Bill the season opener: here’s how and when to watch it live
After what feels like forever, the UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup is back! And the season opener is at none other than Fort William in Scotland. This weekend, (3-5…
Bosch pledges to help e-bikers with tech support at Ard Rock and Tweed Love
Looking to hit the trails with your electric mountain bike this year? Bosch eBike Systems is going to be at two of the biggest e-bike events in the UK this…
Want to clean your bike on the go? Muc-Off’s new portable snow foam washer lets you spray while you’re away
British bike cleaning brand Muc-Off has launched its latest mobile cleaning product: the Mobile Bike Pressure Washer. It has apparently been specifically designed for bikes, and comes with Snow Foam…
DT Swiss reckons the new 240 DEG freehub will boost your acceleration, thanks to its smallest ever engagement angle and whopping 90 tooth ratchet system
DT Swiss has launched a new freehub called the 240 DEG, it reduces the engagement angle to just 4° and with it offers the fastest engagement of any of the…
I’m no downhiller, but for £3,599 the new Saracen Myst has me checking out Morzine lift prices this summer
The Saracen Myst downhill bike has been updated for 2024, with a new shock location, oversized and fully sealed bearings, and a new brake tune linkage. There will be two…
Saracen’s new Ariel 30 Elite is a top-spec down-country bike without the sky-high price
The new Ariel 30 Elite is a “trail-ready downcountry” bike, according to Saracen, it’s got 130mm travel, an alloy frame and some of the smartest component choices we’ve seen since…
Flyup 417 bike park in danger of closing due to Highways England roadworks
As reported in a recent video by Flyup 417 Bike Park‘s on the site’s YouTube channel (shown below), this popular venue may be forced to close due to National Highways…
How to watch the first round of the 2024 XC UCI World Cup from anywhere in the world
The cross-country season is back. It’s time for fast machines, bunch racing, and some epic courses. The year kicks off in Mairiporã, Brazil this weekend, U23 short track underway on…
Ready, set, action! Wahoo’s latest ELEMNT update will allow you to control your GoPro from your computer
US tech brand Wahoo has launched a set of updates across its ELEMNT bike computers, including music control, training plan integration, and the ability to control your GoPro. Bike computers…
Rocky Mountain’s latest Altitude enduro bike gets a virtual pivot makeover and ends up looking a lot like an Intense Tracer
The Rocky Mountain Altitude is back, with the goal of enduro glory in the EDR series, and a spot among the best enduro bikes on the market. To aid in…
Which is the best lightweight eMTB motor for range, acceleration, and climbing ability?
Lightweight electric mountain bikes are the next big thing, with new motors hitting the market to help brands achieve minimal weight without too much loss of power compared to full-fat…