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Pace reveals 170mm aluminium e-bike prototype
Pace might be renowned for its progressive steel hardtails, but of late the brand has been developing product beyond its traditional offering. Read more: Black…
Canfield goes big with two new 29er enduro bikes
Followers of American gravity brand Canfield will be thrilled with its two latest releases. Read more: Best enduro mountain bikes in 2021, 150 to 170mm…
Sterling silver for Manitou’s enduro fork
The 1990s revival in mountain bike colourways has brought silver back into focus. With silver becoming the new black, brands are making more shinier components…
Enve goes alloy
If you desire the status of an Enve faceplate, the American component brand is now offering that privilege at a reduced price point. Although Enve…
5 mistakes new riders make (and how to avoid them)
Everyone remembers a disaster ride. Even if it was something of a disaster it was no doubt a memorable one. Here are some classic MTB…
New Ducati TK-01RR e-enduro bike packs 170mm Ohlins suspension
Celebrated Italian moto brand, Ducati, has revealed its latest e-bikes, including a new e-enduro derivative called the Ducati TK-01RR.
£37-per-bottle Ceramicspeed UFO lube saves you watts for 300km
With new Ceramicspeed UFO chain lube you can save valuable watts and extend the riding life of your drivetrain’s components.
Scott’s Future Pro Ransom is a proper kids enduro rig
Access to a great enduro bike, should never be limited by rider size. For those daring mountain bikers still in their pre-teen growth phase, Scott…
CZR is WTB’s new 4D carbon rim
WTB has updated its premium mountain bike rim offering with some new carbon hoops. Read more: Best mountain bike wheels in 2021, aluminium and carbon…
Santa Cruz Heckler updated with EP8 motor and mullet wheels
Barely out of the blocks, Santa Cruz's Heckler ebike gets mid-season update with mixed 'MX' wheel sizes and Shimano's new EP8 motor.
Calibre Triple B Pro is a bargain 27.5 trail bike
Calibre has carved a deserved reputation for budget bikes that ride like something twice the price. As new bike deals flood the market this November,…
2021 Vitus ebikes: E-Sommet mixed wheel sizes and Shimano EP8 motor
E-Sommet is an e-bike that mixed its wheel sizes for more speed and stability, especially on steeper terrain, powered by Shimano's latest mid-drive motor.
Merida does the ‘downcountry’ thing with its new Ninety-Six
Merida might be one of the world’s largest mountain bike brands, but they have made their loyal XC dual-suspension followers wait for a downcountry bike.…
Roost every berm with these new Specialized 2FO kicks
Specialized has released its introduced 2FO Roost shoe range, with both clipless and flat options. The design objective with these new Specialized shoes, was to…
12 most exciting mountain bikes coming in 2021
Ultralight racing snakes, bargain full-sus, quieter, lighter, more efficient e-bikes. With trends like these, there's lots to look forward to in 2021.
Got your first proper mountain bike this year? Five essential upgrades
If you were lucky enough to get a new bike during the lockdown bike boom, here are some ideas to make you ride even better.
How to keep it fun when mountain biking with kids
How to keep it fun when biking with kids. From keeping them involved through to bare faced chocolate bribery, here's some useful pedalling parenting.
Mavic’s back in business
The yellow wheelset people are back. After a challenging period of restructuring, Mavic has relaunched with fewer staff and a rationalised product range. After a…
Is chrome the best metal bike finish?
Colour trends in mountain biking are reviving a 1990s feel, with a broader offering of purple bits and FiveTen’s new white Hellcat Pro kicks. But…