While the best e-bikes are an absolute blast off-road, they are not for everyone. Some riders want do the lion’s share of the work on…
Buyer’s Guides
Best MTB helmet lights: light up the trail ahead
As the days shorten and the clocks go back, time to ride in daylight hours becomes severely limited outside of the weekend. Invest in a…
Best winter gloves for mountain biking: Maximum feel in total comfort
The body doesn’t work in mysterious ways, when it gets cold the vessels that supply blood to the skin constrict in a reaction called vasoconstriction.…
Best tubeless valves for mountain bikes: Faff-free options for tubeless bliss
The presta valve is the smallest component in a tubeless system but it’s essential for tyre bead seating, topping up the air pressure, and adding…
Best cycling base layers: mountain bike layers for staying warm and dry
We’ve reached the time of the year when the mercury is dropping but the outdoors are still ever so tempting. Riding your bike should never…
Best mountain bike winter boots for sloppy, muddy trails
Here are the best mountain bike winter boots. Baby it's cold outside. Nothing is more important than keeping your feet warm on a bike ride.
Best mountain bike mud tyres: keep in control whatever the weather
Here's our rundown of the best mountain bike mud tyres to help you beat the gloop and keep on rolling until spring comes around.
Best waterproof trousers for mountain biking: Stay dry and cosy through the winter slop
In the past, waterproof trousers/pants looked awful and were rustley, crinkly and boil-in-the-bag as soon as you got moving. But advances in fabric technology mean…
Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike and save up to 42%
Cycle to Work scheme was introduced ten years ago. Here's how to get at least 32% off the price of your next mountain bike in
Best fat bikes: ride anywhere and everywhere you like
The best fat bikes are cartoon-looking mountain bikes with huge tractor type balloon tyres. If you fancy one, here's what you need to know.
Best mountain bike protection gear for kids: helmets, knee pads, shoes and more
With an increasing range of the best kids mountain bikes out there, you can set your little ones up for serious fun on the trails.…
Best mountain bike clothing for kids
To match the increasing number of kids mountain bikes available on the market, there has been a welcomed increase in the range of kids clothing…
Best GPS computers for mountain biking: find your way and record your rides
If you’re a fan of a physical map and know how to take a bearing, that’s pretty awesome, but tricky navigation or structured training plans…
Best women’s mountain bike saddles: are you sitting comfortably?
Women's mountain bike saddles have specific requirements, but ultimately we’re looking for an armchair ride with a bar stool build. Words: Laura Bailey
Best mountain bike drivetrains and groupsets
Do you know the difference between XTR and Deore? Eagle and GX? Read this easy to use guide all about mountain bike groupsets.
Best mountain bike clothing for women: jackets, trousers, shorts, jerseys and more
A collection of the best women’s kit for mountain biking. A wealth of women’s-specific kit means no more of the small-sized men’s stuff.…
Best action camera for mountain biking: Record and share your POV rides
Whether it’s to record that special alpine ride or uplift day at the bike park to relive at home and share with friends, or just…
Best mountain bike upgrades (that don’t cost the earth)
You don't need to remortgage your house to spruce up your pride and joy. The best mountain bike upgrades guaranteed to be good for your…
Best mountain bike frames: Upgrade your chassis
If you're browsing through mountain bike frame listings looking to upgrade your current bike, here's everything you should know before choosing.
Which Adidas Five Ten mountain bike shoes are right for you?
With more than twenty models the range of Five Ten mountain bike shoes is baffling. Don't worry, we've sorted them all out into this easy-to-follow…