Industry Nine has a solid reputation for high-end wheels and has diversified into affordable packages like this aluminium Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset.
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Crank Brothers Synthesis i9 wheelset review
Crank Brothers Synthesis i9 wheelset uses a front ‘tracking’ wheel and rear ‘drive’ wheel; different spoke counts, wider front rim and thinner rear rim.
We ask new and returning riders: why mountain biking?
With so many new and returning faces on the trails, we decided to stop a few of them and ask, why mountain biking?
Intense confirms UK demo and service partners
If you prefer your Californian boutique mountain bike brand with its roots inland, instead of coastal, chances are you own an Intense. The Temecula bike company has forged a reputation…
Scott Trail Hipbelt FR 5 review
While the beige version of the Scott Trail Hipbelt here is not the most UK-friendly, there’s also a black and grey colourway that would be my first choice.
Vee Snap Trail Enduro Core Top 40 tyre review
This Vee Snap Trail Enduro shares the brand's softest rubber blend, developed for street-racing mopeds and labelled ‘Top 40’ here.
Madison Flux Enduro Women’s Jersey review
Madison Flux Enduro Women's Jersey is billed as "the perfect enduro race jersey" but I can’t tell what makes this specific to that branch of MTB!
OneUp EDC Lite Tool review
Unlike OneUp EDC multi-tool, which needs special stem or steerer threading, the OneUp EDC Lite works with any stem and doesn't require any metalwork.
Madison Zenith 4-Season DWR Glove review
These Madison Zenith 4-Season gloves are a year-round UK bad weather glove using a windproof, showerproof and breathable fabric.
Michelin DH22 tyre review
The Michelin DH22 2.4in tyre is one of a trio of Michelin's latest gravity tyres that also includes a dedicated mud tyre.
Maxxis WetScream tyre review
The Maxxis WetScream is an old tyre that’s been recently reissued in 29in size with a few tweaks to differentiate it from the existing 27.5/26in ‘Screams.
Crank Brothers Multi M20 Tool review
Any multi-tool worth its salt has to have some form of tubeless repair and that’s exactly what you get with the rejigged Crank Brothers Multi M20.
Prime’s new gravity and enduro bikes
The latest boutique mountain bike brand, is Prime. Launching with a two-model range, targeted at gravity riders, Prime is a thoroughly Continental brand, with offices in Poland and Austria. The…
Stan’s No Tubes Flow EX3 wheelset review
The Stans No Tubes Flow EX3 wheelset is based around American brand Stan’s No Tubes’ toughest rim, and is built for heavy duty abuse.
Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset review
Affordable and considerably lighter than advertised, the Nukeproof Horizon V2 alloy wheels are the brand’s latest complete wheel package.
Niner goes peak enduro with 170mm WFO 9 RDO
Niner was never in doubt about the potential of long-travel 29ers. A decade ago, when most of its rivals believed that packaging the 29er wheel into a long-travel frameset was…
Dirty Deals 184: big savings on big things
With the change of seasons comes a big increase in ride mileage... and the desire to upgrade the performance of your mountain bike. Here are some bargains on big things.
Focus Thron is a new 130mm ripper for £2199
The all new Focus Thron range of short travel trail bikes (Down-country if you will) meet bikepacking rigs for adventurous times.
New Focus Jam goes 29er and starts from £2500
Like Jam, but sweeter: the new Focus Jam has better geo, bigger sizing, a new-fangled suspension layout, handy tool storage, and starts from £2,500!
Everything you need to know about the WHOOP Strap 3.0
WHOOP Strap 3.0 is the third edition of its popular fitness band. A free band that comes when you subscribe to their fitness app measuring HRV (heart rate variability) body…