The new Niner AIR 9 sees the bike grow longer and accept fatter tyres. An interesting mix of evolution and revolution from the cult US
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Olympic champ to miss World Champs due to sponsor conflict
2016 Olympic gold medallist Jenny Rissveds won't be at Cairns XC World Champs next month due to conflict with Swedish Cycling sponsor deal.
Bell Super DH 2-in-1 helmet: DH certified with removable chin bar
The Bell Super DH takes the removable chin bar helmet into breezier and better looking territory. Big mountain helmet that doesn't look, well, big.
New Specialized Command Post IRcc WU tilts as it drops
New dropper post tilts the saddle nose up as the saddle drops. Here's all you need to know about the Specialized Command Post IRcc WU.
2018 Specialized Enduro: longer reach and adjustable geometry
Changes to the 2018 Specialized Enduro include a lengthened top tube and a flip-chip adjustment to change head angle and BB height.
Arrivals: This week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series…
Why next month’s Gnar PMBA Enduro is not like any other enduro
Round 4 of the 2017 PMBA Enduro series once again visits the tight and twisted Gnar Bike Park for fresh cut loam and dare-you doubles.
Mountain biker killed by lightning strike
24-year-old man struck and killed by lightning last Sunday whilst on a mountain bike ride with his girlfriend in Telluride, Colorado.
Speaking to the brains behind the Canyon Dis\Connect system
An interview with Canyon engineer Lorenz Lay about the innovative Canyon Dis\Connect system that stops your gears messing up your rear suspension.
Dirty Deals Clothing Special: all at least 50% off!
A stonkingly huge collection of jaw-dropping better-than-half-price deals on top quality mountain biking clothing, shoes and protection.
Have uplift days killed off the UK downhill race scene?
The British downhill scene appears to be in the doldrums, with BDS boss Si Paton pulling out and British Cycling on the hunt for replacement…
17 mountain bike sins we’ve committed
AKA confessions of a mountain biker. A whole bunch of things that you know you're not supposed to do... but you do them anyway.
How to fit offset shock bushings
Put the spring back in your shock with our step-by-step video guide on how to fit offset shock bushings or just replace worn bushings.
Finn Iles DIY urban downtown racing through Quebec city
In Red Bull's new video - The Purest Line - cameras chases young Canadian downhill star Finn Iles through the historical backdrop of Quebec.
KS carbon fibre 175mm dropper posts for racers and droppers for 27.2mm frames
XC racers rejoice! You can now have lightweight175mm drop carbon seatposts at last. And all you skinny 27.2mm seat tubers are catered for too.
Clipless and flat pedals shoes from ION
ION are a relatively new brand on the scene and in this, their fifth season, they've brought out some mountain biking footwear. The Rascal is…
Britain’s Best Bike Shops – Who’s leading the vote?
There are just three weekes left of voting for 2017 Britain's Best Bike Shops so here is an update on which shops are leading the
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
For those of you who can’t wait until the reviews come out in the magazine or go up online, here’s another in our new series…
E-bikes being vandalised by e-hating vigilantes?
Numerous incidences of electric bikes having their control units deliberately damaged or removed in the town of Aspen in Colorado.
Chris Akrigg vs Fabio Wibmer: who’s the best?
Two fabulous videos featuring some of the most impressive riding we've seen this year. Akrigg ragging a gravel bike and Wibmer next level-ing around Vienna.