The third incarnation of the Ibis Ripley is still a 120mm travel carbon 29er but it's now a bit slacker and longer and can take…
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Rubber news! Schwalbe’s new ADDIX tyre compounds
The new Schwalbe ADDIX rubber compound will feature on their top-end EVO tyre range; Magic Mary, Hand Dampf, Rock Razor, Nobby Nic and Racing Ralph…
The five best bikes from the Bespoked handmade bicycle show
With a hundred exhibitors in attendance at this year's Bespoked handmade bike show, these are the five key bikes that stood out for us.
Two new carbon hardtails from Transition
A couple of sneaky pics of two new carbon hardtails from Transition: the 27.5in wheel Throttle and the Vanquish 29er.
Eight years ago today Danny MacAskill went viral
On April 19, 2009 a young Danny MacAskill and his friend Dave Sowerby clicked 'upload' on a YouTube video titled 'Inspired Bicycles'. The rest is
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…
First impressions of the new 2018 RockShox Pike
When it was launched in 2013 the new RockShox Pike pretty much redefined the trail and all-mountain suspension fork category.
Rutland Cycling’s electric bike demo days
Come and experience the amazing feeling of riding some of the best electric bike mountain bikes at one of Rutland Cycling's demo days throughout May.
First impressions of the new RockShox Reverb remote
The new RockShox Reverb 1x remote looks like a SRAM cable gear shifter but is still hydraulically actuated. Is this the world's best dropper remote?
Dirty Deals: tyres, brakes, GPS computers, pedals and much more
If you have any money left whatsoever after buying all of those Easter Eggs, why not treat yourself to some goodies?
‘My Dad invented the mountain bike’
While I suppose many people can lay claim to that honour, my father may well have been one of the first to create a front-suspension…
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…
Dirty Deals: enduro helmets, gloves, £99 Reverbs, Troy Lee shorts and much more
Your weekly guide to the best mountain bike flavoured deals that the internet has to offer. Get in there!
Manchester Dirt Factory to host weekend of indoor bike action April 29th-30th
For one weekend only on 29th and 30th April, Dirt Factory will host a pop-up event at the iconic Great Northern Warehouse in Manchester city…
Instagrams of the week
Twenty two of the bestest mountain bike piccies to go up on Instagram in the past week. Warning: contains gorgeous Californian sunsets.
Danny MacAskill’s latest stunt sparks outrage
MacAskill accused of irresponsibly degrading the mountain environment of Skye's during his motorbike powered summit of the Ben Na Caillich Horseshoe.
Why XC racing is now must see
Ever-increasing audiences for coverage of world class cross-country racing reveal there is a resurgence among spectators that have had been dwindling.
Cannondale unmasks new Jekyll (and Trigger)…
Cannondale have unmasked the new Jekyll enduro bike (and Trigger trial bike)... and loses the controversial Lefty fork and DYAD pull-shock.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
What's the postie left with us this week? For those who can’t wait until the reviews come out, here’s another pre-emptive peek into recent test…
Act fast if you want a 35th anniversary Raleigh Burner
Pre-register your interest now if you want to stand a chance of getting one of these retro-tastic 35th anniversary edition Raleigh Burner BMX bikes.