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 technology with some impressive mass…

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 the deal. Part of the…

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 steel as the frame material…

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 mountain biking will be familiar…

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 fuse best of best of…

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 changed a variety of angles…

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 mountain biking morphine - we…

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 before. Mountain bike prices are…

rockshox forks

Guide to OEM, entry level, or just plain cheap RockShox forks. With eight model series to pick from - each with mulitple versions - it can be a miniefield.

praxis 1x direct

Where most rivals use alternating thick/thin teeth, Praxis’ T6 aluminium chainring has a special ‘wavy’ offset tooth pattern to improve chain retention.

Ride Concept Vice Shoe

Although Ride Concepts claims its new Vice flat-pedal shoe was developed with its dirt jump, slopestyle and BMX athletes in mind, it has features I’ve tested loads of times on…

Troy Lee Designs Resist Pant

It’s made from a blend of nylon and spandex, which means it’s really stretchy and comfortable without feeling hard and plasticy, like some wet weather gear can. It’s not exactly…

O’Neal Trailfinder Pants

Riding trousers for colder/wetter conditions are currently all the rage, which means O’Neal’s new Trailfinder pant joins a burgeoning segment with a lot of competition.

Sweet Protection Knee Guards

Like most lightweight knee pads, these are a simple, stretchy sleeve with elasticated cuff and silicone grippers to keep them from sliding down.

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 England, Wales and Northern Ireland.…