At the more realistically-priced end of the Specialized mountain bike range sits the Chisel. A short travel down-country/XC ripper that goes back to basics but…
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Why we won’t be seeing Tom Pidcock on a Scott Spark at a mountain bike World Cup next year despite move away from from Ineos Grenadiers
Current XC Olympic champion and former world champion Tom Pidcock has announced he will be leaving Ineos Grenadiers at the end of this year. He…
It’s been a momentous year for e-bikes with DJI and Bosch launching new motors, and a flurry of fresh models from the likes of Trek and Whyte – so here’s our pick of the 8 hottest emtbs for 2025
2024 has been chock with new e-bike launches, fresh motors released, and household names like DJI and ZF entering the game. All of which is…
New Scott Patron e-bike uses ABS brakes, Bosch CX, an 800Wh removable battery and starts from £5,499
When Scott first launched its Patron eRide with concealed shock it looked like something from the future. And a pretty weird future too. Roll on…
Spoil the mountain biker in your life with our Christmas gift guide 2024
Christmas is just around the corner, and yes, we’re allowed to say the ‘C’ word now because it’s officially December. From new winter riding kit…
Commencal’s new Meta Power SX 400 e-bike could be the true heir to Spesh’s Kenevo SL: lightweight power in a gravity build
Commencal’s latest e-bike is called the Meta Power SX 400 and it’s designed for just one thing – going downhill, fast. The Andorran brand has…
How training with a power meter has helped my riding this year
Whether you’re a die-hard XC or CX racer, or looking to improve your performance on local climbs and Strava segments, riding with a power meter…
Want an outrageously-powerful and hi-tech DJI motor, but don’t fancy an Amflow bike? Could this potential new DJI-powered e-bike be the answer to your prayers?
The word on the street is that DJI never intended to start the Amflow bike brand. Seems crazy, right? But when all of the established…
E-bikes are more popular than ever, and 5% cheaper than they were in 2022, according to the latest research
E-bikes now account for almost 10% of bicycle sales in the UK, with 180,830 of the things sold by bike shops and online retailers. That’s…
15 of the hottest new mountain bikes for 2025
Most of the newest and sexiest bikes for 2025 have already been released, with blistering new models in every segment of the market from budget…
Best Cyber Monday mountain bike deals – fantastic deals on bikes, clothing, and parts with 25% off Rapha, 50% off Santa Cruz, and 70% off Five Ten shoes
Update December 2: Checked all UK and US Deals for stock and prices – Jamie Darlow The holiday weekend of sales continues with Cyber Monday…
SOLD OUT! Ard Rock Enduro tickets go on sale this Sunday, but like Glasto they won’t hang around long: here’s how and when to enter, which category to race in and what to expect from the trails
Ard Rock 2025 tickets go on sale this weekend, with entries for the enduro racing expected to sell out within minutes, according to the organisers.…
I don’t hit the trails without my Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch, and it’s currently at its best ever price in this Black Friday MTB deal
I’ve been using Garmin smartwatches to capture my ride data, day-to-day health metrics, and record my other activities for several years now – long gone…
Don’t write off the Trek Fuel EXe just yet, I’ve found a way to increase its range and spec, drop the price and drag it back up the rankings
The Trek Fuel EXe launched last year and promised to be one of the best e-bikes around. A whisper-quiet motor, great suspension and damping and…
2024 MTB gift guide: the most exciting, useful and inspiring Christmas gifts for any mountain biker
Here are solid ideas for gifts for the mountain biker in your life. Every budget and every type of mountain biker is catered for in…
I’ve tested kit for two decades but this is the stuff I choose to wear on a mountain bike ride… and it’s on sale for Black Friday
This riding kit is all top drawer stuff, by which I mean it’s so good I’m either wearing it, washing it or packing it into…
This is not a typo! My favourite Specialized Trail Alpha Women’s jacket is just £37.50 in the factory Black Friday sale!
From Amazon’s Black Friday week bonanza, to 25% off Rapha’s entire range, there’s a lot of stuff to tempt me into pulling out the credit…
This Fox 36 Factory fork gets the older Grip2 damper, but I reckon it’s actually better than the latest Grip X2 – and it’s now available for less than half price in this Black Friday MTB deal
If you’re looking for a suspension upgrade, I’d argue that the Fox 36 Factory GRIP2 is one of the best trail forks you can buy.…
Josh Lowe – “I didn’t belong in racing, I didn’t belong in freeride – then I found Hardline”
Josh Lowe has been riding since he was a kid, building trails and sessioning dirt jumps in the south east of England. In fact, he…
Shopping at Amazon makes my skin crawl, but these 3 products I’d make an exception for this Black Friday
Honestly shopping on Amazon always makes me feel slightly grubby, like I need to take a shower afterwards. I’m sorry if that makes me sound…