There is no escaping that prices are on the rise and mountain biking increasingly feels like an less accessible sport. So it’s great to see a collection of kit from…
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RockShox Pike Ultimate (2021) review
Relaunched around a decade ago with a sealed Charger damper, stiff 35mm stanchions and an air-spring tuneable with volume spacers, RockShox’s Pike quickly became the go-to enduro fork. Enduro…
Madison Enigma 3-lens glasses review
Madison’s latest Enigma cycling glasses boast a large, modern style with a huge field of vision. Value is fantastic, with the cheapest glasses £24.99, the three lens model here that…
A versatile Haibike Trekking e-bike could be the only ride you ever need
An eBike represents a hefty investment, so if you’re looking to spend more time on two wheels this summer, chances are you’ll want to get as much use out of…
Forbidden gets Ziggy with it
It is mullet month in mountain biking, and Forbidden is the latest brand to mix it up. The flood of new mullet bikes might be a bit ahead of customer…
E-Bike Live: highlights from video Q&A
E-Bike Live: highlights from our recent video Q&A where a panel of e-xperts answer all the most common questions surrounding e-bikes.
10 ways an electric mountain bike will change your life
10 solid reasons why power-assisted mountain bikes are giving us the biggest natural high we've had since the sport of mountain biking was invented.
Convert your 5010 to a Bronson lite
If you like the combination of smaller wheels, shorter travel and Santa Cruz’s VPP suspension, there’s a great new linkage hardware upgrade. The people at Cascade Components, who machine all…
Horror genitals injury at Leogang: “some spare parts were hanging out”
Scott Factory downhill racer, Florent Payet, endured an agonizing injury in practice for the first 2021 World Cup DH event.
SSU buys Wiggle and CRC
German online sports retailing giant, SIGNA Sports United (SSU) has announced the purchase of two established mountain bike and cycling e-commerce entities: Wiggle and CRC. Most mountain bikers have navigated…
Red Bull Hardline returns in July: no spectators but more extreme course
Justifiably billed as "the world’s toughest downhill mountain bike race", Red Bull Hardline is set to return next month (July 24 and 25).
An e-bike for everyone – with Cube
If you are in doubt about which segment of e-bike to choose, Cube can help. The German bike brand designs and markets a broad portfolio of mountain, commuter, touring and…
World Cup DH is back! Broadcast schedule, how to watch and who will win
This weekend sees the return of World Cup mountain bike racing with both Downhill and XC events taking place in Leogang, Austria.
These are the best flat pedal deals right now
We scoured the WWWs for the best current deals on our very favourite pedals. These aren't cheap, nasty flats. These are the best flats at the best prices.
Bold new design for Scott Spark
When Scott acquired fellow Swiss mountain bike frame brand, Bold Cycles, many thought it was simply a defensive stagey. Few could have imagined that a legacy mountain bike company of…
Evil following MX trend with 168mm Insurgent
The mullet bike market continues to multiply, with Evil being the latest brand to mix things up. As part of a product update to the Insurgent, there is now a…
Whyte – Performance by Design
As mountain biking surges to levels of unprecedented popularity, marketing can often supplant legacy. Innovation is nothing without experience and in the realm of e-bike development, that can become tellingly…
RockShox Domain RC suspension fork: first ride review
Available for both 27.5in and 29in wheels, the RockShox Domain comes in four travel options: 150mm; 160mm; 170mm and 180mm.
“Then out of the blue they knocked them down with a diesel bulldozer”
This month's star letter is the sorry tale of a trail network being pulled down by Forestry England... it aint pretty...
Mondraker’s carbon DH bike is Summum else
Little more than half a year after it first gained 29” wheels, Mondraker’s renowned downhill bike platform is now available in carbon. The Spanish brand has created a full carbon…