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“They’re rubbish, but they’re iconic!” – explaining the retro bike obsession
As a teenager I’d dribble over early 90s Yetis and Fat Chances in MBA (Mountain Bike Action) magazine. They were the superbikes of the day.…
How to stay safe when riding in the mountains
Why ride a UK mountain in winter? For the challenge, the adventure, the views and because it’s hard. Here’s how to stay safe. The most…
Watch: 2016 RockShox Yari first look
The new Lyrik may have stolen all the headlines for RockShox last year, but it also released an equally significant new fork in the Yari.…
How to recover faster after a mountain bike ride
Eat right and you’ll recover faster, feel stronger and ride harder DO include anti-inflammatory foods Some inflammation is normal after exercise, but excessive inflammation can lead…
Cycling tour company offers first ever group fat bike expedition to the South Pole
A cycling holiday can bring you may things – great trails, amazing locations and glorious weather – but how many of your holidays have allowed…
Troy Brosnan visits Tasmania’s hidden trail paradise
The latest episode of Specialized’s Destination Trail series sees Troy Brosnan head to Derby, Tasmania, to find a town that has used mountain biking to recover…
Identiti Mettle prototype frame stolen
The only Identiti Mettle prototype in existence was stolen from Newmarket, Suffolk, last night. The bike was in a company van when it was taken…
SRAM drops carbon enduro 29er wheel due to lack of demand
SRAM has dropped its carbon enduro 29er wheel for 2016. The Roam 60 wheelset previously came in 29 and 27.5 options but the 29 inch…
This is what happens when a mobile phone company tries to build a mountain bike
Le Eco is an Indian smart phone company that you may not have heard of as it currently only operates in China. However, it has…
Tweets of the week: A mountain bike football dream team and more
We’re into the last week of February now and that can only mean one thing… summer is coming (the sun’s even out in Croydon today!)…
Full Highlights and all the best pictures from the Valparaiso urban downhill race
The Red Bull Valparaiso urban downhill race kicked off the City Downhill World Tour in style last weekend and German veteran 4x racer Johannes Fischbach…
Watch the new Ibis Mojo 3 in action
Remember the first time you saw an Ibis Mojo HD? With it’s frame shaped like a crashing wave and sleeker than a galloping horse’s mane? Well…
Saracen’s first ebike, new helmets from Madison and all the best of Ice Bike 2016
You may think that Ice Bike is a funny name for a trade show in the Milton Keynes football stadium in February, but it’s now in…
SRAM Level: Guide brake slimmed down for trail/XC use
Sram is pretty proud of its Guide downhill brake, after all, it did deliver Loic Bruni to his first World Championship at the end of…
Canyon founder and CEO ‘heartbroken’ over delays
Canyon’s CEO and founder, Roman Arnold, has penned an open letter apologising to his customers for the delays that have left thousands waiting months longer than promised…
Wyn Masters reveals how he relieves himself at an EWS race
Sam Dale likes sugar snap peas, Wyn Masters wants to be a bird and Rachel Throop takes up to 30 selfies per week. For all…
Watch Mick Hannah’s crazy crash at the Valparaiso urban downhill race
With steep stairs, crazy crowds and drops that almost certainly haven’t been risk assessed, we’ve always watched urban downhill races and wondered: “What happens if…
5 foods that aren’t as good for your riding as you think
Challenge some common misconceptions and rethink the way you eat: Trail mix It’s amazing how many people happily snack away on a bag of trail…
Monday Quiz: Can you name these mountain bike brands from their logos?
Do you know the Specialized swish from the Orange… orange? We all have certain favourite mountain bike brands whose equipment we love to ride day-in-day-out for…