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Best women’s mountain bike pants and riding trousers
Despite their roots in motocross and DH, the best women's mountain bike pants are lighter in weight, much more comfortable to pedal in for long…
The best mountain biking books to keep you entertained
If you're planning on being at home a bit more then chances are you'll end up needing some new books to read. Here are the…
Best mountain bike cranks: single ring chainsets for all riders
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of the best mountain bike cranks – and the better they are, the easier they are to forget.
Best women’s e-bike: buyers guide to women-specific e-MTBs
Looking for the best women's ebike is tricky as there aren’t many e-bikes designed for women. But Gaint Liv and Scott Contessa buck the trend.…
The best MTB frame protection kits and chainstay protectors
Quieten your ride and protect your paint by using some of the best chainstay protectors — here’s our pick, plus a DIY option you can…
Best bike locks, and top tips for avoiding bike theft
Rated: four of the best mountain bike locks. We’ve probably all suffered from scallywags stealing bikes, or know someone who has. Here's how to prevent…
Best hydration packs for mountain biking: small, medium and large backpacks
Find the best hydration packs with our grouptest that compares hydration packs and bladders from mid-size through to all-day ride capacity.
Best mountain bike racks for cars: optimise space and save your vehicle’s interior
The best bike racks for mountain bikes will depend largely on what fits your car but here are some features to look out for and…
Best kids’ full-suspension mountain bikes
Forget Raleigh Grifters and Burners, kids these days can nag you for a proper shrunken trail bike, complete with full-suspension, disc brakes and 1x drivetrains.…
Best kids bikes, balance bikes and pedal bikes
The best kids mountain bikes and balance bikes PLUS how you can get hold of some of them for less than the price of a…
Best tubeless tire repair kits: plug holes without having to stick a tube in
There are a few good ways to avoid getting punctures – optimum tire pressures for the trail, better line choices, choosing the best tire for…
Best mountain bike travel bag: boxes and cases to keep your bike protected when you fly
Going on a riding holiday can be an amazing experience, and with so many great destinations just a short flight away, there’s never been more…
Best mountain bike rear shocks: air and coil rear suspension buyer’s guide
The best rear shocks for mountain bikes come in all shapes and sizes. In other words, the riding you do, where you ride, how you…
Best women’s mountain bikes: trail, enduro and electric mountain bikes
Looking for the best women’s mountain bike? Whether it’s a women’s full suspension mountain bike you need, or you prefer a beginner-friendly and low maintenance…
The best electronic suspension for mountain bikes: Computer controlled suspension that delivers the best of both worlds
Electronics are ubiquitous. From the smartphone in your pocket to the fuel injection pump in your car, algorithms analyse data and perform complex tasks without…
What mountain bike frame size should you ride?
You can easily end up with the wrong mountain bike frame size. You can't go off the listed frame size any more. Here's how to…
Best bikepacking kit in 2023: get out in the wilds
Between niche brands like Alpkit and big brands like Specialized you can fully kit yourself out for bikepacking. We went feral for a few days.
10 coolest mountain bike brands right now
When all's said and done, sometimes we like bikes for not entirely logical reasons. Some bikes are just cool. These are the ten coolest brands…
Buyers guide to cheap RockShox forks
Guide to OEM, entry level, or just plain cheap RockShox forks. With eight model series to pick from - each with mulitple versions - it…