AKA trail centre alternatives. Ridden the trail centre a few times now? Here’s five great loops near trail centres that don’t have waymark arrows.…
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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…
New Shimano XT 4-pot disc brakes
The new Shimano XT M8020 4-pot disc brakes are aimed at e-bikes but plenty of aggressive enduro riders will be pleased to see their appearance.
First ride on the Hope HB160 carbon enduro bike
The Hope HB160 is a 160mm travel enduro bike with a frame manufactured entirely in Hope’s UK factory. Only 500 will be built per year.
Dirty Deals: carbon wheels, flat pedals, handlebars and much more!
Back to the classic Dirty Deals format this week with fifteen varied offers all sharing the common theme of just being flipping good deals.
How to create grip on a mountain bike
Strong and stable is a great mantra, but if you don’t want to end up like Theresa May, you’ve got to dial your posture. >>>…
Canyon sold its first bike in America on Tuesday
German direct-sales bike brand Canyon have finally started selling bikes in America. The first bikes were apparently ordered on Tuesday.
HXR Easy Shift cranks let you change gear without pedalling
The HxR Easy Shift allows you to change gear while freewheeling by moving the freewheel to the chainring and fixing the cassette to the rear…
Fork Cork is an alternative to the OneUp EDC
The Fork Cork takes the concept of storing spares and tools in your steerer tube and flips it on its head. Quite literally.
Watch us put the EVOC Explorer Pro backpack through its paces
New EVOC Explorer Pro hydration pack promises comfort and stability in challenging terrain, with sufficient load-lugging capacity for Alpine adventures.
Manon Carpenter quits downhill racing
Shock announcement from Radon that Manon Carpenter is retiring from downhill racing citing she "doesn't want to take the risks involved anymore".
2018 Niner AIR 9 is another 29 or 27.5+ bike
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
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.