Flat pedals can win medals, but where they’re consistently popular is on the trail, and Canyon’s foray into flat pedal production comes with the goal…
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Northwave’s jerseys offer the performance you need
If you want to have the best experience on your bike, comfort is key, and that comes down to the individual performance of every element…
Be a better rider: how to choose the best line
How to plan ahead on the trails and pick the savviest lines. Ride smarter.
CUBE’s CMPT and Reaction Hybrid bikes offer your ideal route into mountain biking
Fast and technical downhills, exhilarating singletrack, the chance to get off-road and explore the countryside… It’s easy to see why so many riders have been…
Stand down Magic Mary, the new Schwalbe Tacky Chan is here
There’s a new gravity tyre in town. Schwalbe’s new Tacky Chan (pun fans rejoice) has been developed by the Commencal/MucOff team to help some of…
Bosch offers 600 watts of peak power with its new ‘diet’ eMTB motor
Bosch joins the half-fat eMTB motor brigade with the new Performance Line SX; new motor, new battery, new displays and controls, and new features on…
Orange’s Switch 6 gets a whole lot more progressive
From enduro racing to trials riding, the Switch 6 is a popular and versatile beastie, and Orange thought long and hard before messing with a…
Rachel Atherton is back, and she’s got her eyes on the Fort William World Champs
Rachel Atherton needs no introduction. She’s been a fixture on downhill race podiums since her elite career began in the early 2000s, and along the…
The updated E-Zesty is the only bike you need, according to Lapierre
First launched back in 2019, the original E-Zesty was one of the first light assist or ‘diet’ eMTBs. It had a carbon frame, 27.5mm wheels…
Which is the best wheel size? Mullet Vs 29er enduro bike
While the majority of bikes on the market are 29ers, brands are increasingly offering mullet configurations as an alternative. And while the early mixed wheel…
Look out grownups – the latest Specialized e-bike is just for kids
This is no ordinary kids hardtail mountain bike. Yes, it’s got some choice suspension and gearing. Yes, the geometry is designed for proper off-road riding.…
Hot on the heels of her Lenzerheide victory, Atherton sets her sights on Leogang
What. A. Race. And what a victory! After a couple of years away from full-time racing, Rachel Atherton is back and straight back on the…
The Canyon Neuron:ON has been updated and is ready for adventure
Designed for all-round adventuring, the redesigned Canyon Neuron:ON now has carbon models as well as alloy, with up-to-date geometry, beefier suspension, the newest Bosch motor…
The Orange Stage 7 brings big wheels to the Enduro party
British mountain bike brand Orange has just unleashed its newest race machine, the Orange Stage 7. Based around the winning Switch 7, it adds bigger…
Sam Hill makes his downhill return at Lenzerheide
Sam Hill is a rider that needs no introduction. The phrase ‘foot out, flat out’ could have been coined expressly for him, and the flat-pedal…
Tahnée’s back! And Fox has dropped a limited edition kit range to celebrate
We couldn’t be more happy to see Tahnée Seagrave making a return to the Downhill World Cup this weekend in Lenzerheide, and the fact that…
New Giant Glory is ready to ride in Lenzerheide
It first launched in 2006 with 26inch wheels and a burly alloy frame. Over the years and various incarnations, it’s taken many an athlete to…
New Apple Watch OS10 offers more metrics, better navigation and 3D maps
If you’re looking for on-bike navigation and wearable heath tech, the choice between a do-it-all device like the Apple Watch and something specific like Garmin…
Have trail centres had their day?
Twenty years ago, purpose built trail centres were the bright new future of mountain biking. But how are they doing today, and are they still…
Hotstuff: what we’re excited about this month
Camelbak M.U.L.E. waist pack with 1.5L lumbar reservoir Bumbags have come a long way since Mr Motivator made them the coolest thing since spandex. For…