What is a micro workout? It is any workout that you can fit into your daily routine in the time it takes to make a coffee. Think of it as…
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Race Face Next SL 35mm bar – at under 200g
Race Face has added a new handlebar to its cockpit component offering, prioritizing lightness and comfort over width. The Next SL is an interesting combination of relatively narrow overall width…
Pole adds more travel with Evolink 1.4
Five years ago the offering of long-reach mountain bikes with giant wheelbases, were rather limited. Pole’s Evolink was a rare instance of futuristic geometry back then, and the Finnish mountain…
7 reasons why 27.5in wheels aren’t dead
Six reasons why 27.5in wheels still deserve space in your garage. Even if it may only be as a rear wheel... Oh dear, did someone say mullets are the future?
My best trail: as chosen by Andy McKenna
Mtb’s movers and shakers select their favourite places to ride
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Big Es, little lids, not-coffee, bum bags, oily stems, blue pills, scratch itchers, electric saddles and more... Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month.
7iDP Sam Hill Lite Knee pad review
The 7iDP Sam Hill Lite Knee pad is about as minimal as you can get on a kneepad before you’re simply wearing a knee warmer.
Race Face Roam Knee Guard review
Build quality is great on Race Face Roam Knee Guard, and attention to detail is superb, from the soft terry towelling inside to the ripstop outer material.
New Trek Session doesn’t look anything like the previous Session
2021 Trek Session is a 200mm travel 29er DH bike, with high pivot idler design, that can also be configured to run mullet or 27.5in wheels.
100% Surpass Knee Guard review
The 100% Surpass Knee Guard is one of the burlier kneepads out there, rated to CE Level 2 it’s designed to absorb maximum impact force.
New Atmos XC cockpit bits from Truvativ
Mountain bikers who don’t fancy those super-wide handlebars, now have some new narrow width Atmos options from Truvativ. For XC and trail riders who aren’t keen on 800mm handlebars, Truvativ’s…
Zipp 3Zero Moto wheels: same great rim, faster engaging hub
The Zipp 3Zero Moto rim remains the same, but the hub is entirely new. Higher engagement, better bearings, sealed up for durability, developed in Germany.
Sweet Protection Hunter shorts review
Sweet Protection Hunter shorts do nothing revolutionary, but, subtly revised for 2018, nails the essentials of comfortable fit, durability and looks.
Sweet Protection Hunter LS Jersey review
Sweet Protection Hunter LS jersey is built for warm days, it’s light and comfy, with a loose, trail fit. With flat seams, no prickly labels it's very comfy.
RW27 is a lighter Fusion Fibre rim
Coloradoan mountain bike brand, Revel, had added a new wheel to its product offering. Beyond the range of trail and enduro bikes, featuring Revel’s CBF suspension, the company has also…
Specialized Turbo Levo Pro e-bike review (2021)
The Specialized Turbo Levo Pro is part of the most popular e-bike range in the world and it gets a major revamp for 2021. So what's new?
Define 170 has mullet wheels and lots of travel
NS Bikes has expanded its Define range with a new mullet option. Although the mixed wheel size is popular on e-bikes and in the downhill racing scene, there aren’t too…
Scott Trail Contessa Signature Women’s Pant review
New on the scene this winter are the Scott Trail Contessa Pants, part of the classy Contessa Signature Range of products. Subtle in its design, the all black pant features…
Pearl Izumi Women’s Launch Trail Pant review
Another new arrival on the scene this year is Pearl Izumi’s Launch Trail Pant, and the brand has dropped a really versatile offering in these trousers.
Ribble HT 725 Pro Build hardtail mountain bike review
The Ribble HT 725 has a mainframe that's UK-designed Reynolds heat-treated chromoly steel hardtail featuring slack and long geometry.