German enduro bike brand, RAAW, has added a shorter-travel bike to its portfolio. To complement its Madonna enduro bike, there is now something for riders…
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Scott Silverton SL wheels go wider
Scott’s professional mountain bike riders will be rolling the latest monocoque Silverton SL wheels. The Swiss company has invested in evolving its single piece wheelset…
I crash. You crash. We all crash.
I crash. You crash. Heck, even Amaury Pierron crashes. We all crash. Crashing is a fact of life for the mountain biker. It's part of…
Custom colours for Specialized’s Chisel
Specialized has added new limited-edition versions of its Chisel hardtail for those who mountain bikers who appreciate the environment and artistry. Aluminium might not be…
Two new trail treads from the French
The famous French tyre brand has transferred some of its downhill racing technology to trail and all mountain products. Followers of all things Michelin and…
Interview with Oisin O’Callaghan: Ireland’s First MTB World Champion
How Oisín O’Callaghan won gold at just 17-years-old in his debut race for YT
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Magnets to enhance your flat pedal experience
Flat pedals win medals, but clipless is champion for the climbs. The pedal debate will never be settled, despite engineers and product designers attempting to…
Propain’s stretched and slacker Hugene
Propain has modernized its Hugene 140mm trail bike for 2021. The German gravity and trail bike brand has responded to customer input regarding geometry and…
Dirty Deals: c-c-c-cold weather survival special
We'll get you covered from top to bottom - from tip to toe - with great clobber at reduced prices. Now you'll have no excuse…
In praise of dead ends
Those of us who are permanently on the lookout for somewhere new to ride - chasing the dirty dragon with ever diminishing returns like it's…
Bike insurance: numbers you need to know
With bike demand and usage having surged to record levels, the question of protecting your mountain bike asset with insurance is more real, than ever…
Latest UK bike theft data
Lockdown has had a dramatic influence on bicycle theft. Statistics collated by Quotezone.co.uk, drawn from police sources, indicate a 10% reduction in bicycle theft across…
Mondraker MIND: integrated telemetry for suspension set-up and analysis
Mondraker MIND is a telemetry system; sensors on the fork and the rear suspension linkage to assess and better setup your bike, so long as…
Meet the world’s cleanest Scott Spark RC
For the last few years, Swedish mountain biker Gustav Gullhom, has been delivering gorgeous custom builds. Expert craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail have characterized…
Are private trails the way to avoid the crowds?
With just 40 members, invite-only entry and a waiting list that only gets shorter when someone dies, Club NBN thinks so.
Dirty Deals drivetrain special: cassettes and chains
Winter has no doubt been hard on your bike's drivetrain. Give your gears a spruce up with these great deals on 11 and 12 speed…
Fezzari’s Solitude can run 140mm up front
Fezzari, has updated its hardtail mountain bike offering. Like many of the American cycling brands doing business from Utah, Fezzari does interesting things with carbon-fibre.…
Less Brakes could do more for you
It might be the most ironically named new mountain bike brand of 2021, but Less Brakes are promising to make your brakes work better. The…
There’s more to mountain biking than singletrack
I live somewhere hilly. Not mountainous. It’s lumpier than a lot of places in the UK but it lacks any true craggy peaks or proper…