Colorado is home to some of America’s best trails and has become a hotbed of boutique frame brands. The latest one of these to chance their hand at a steel…
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10 ways to make your local loop more interesting
Lockdown living getting to you? If you're one of the lucky one with nearby trails, here are ten practical ideas from Trailfinder General Benji Haworth to help spice up your…
Ragley reveals 2021 range
The British hardtail frame brand with those outlandish model names, has given its range a refresh. Ragley has retouched the product portfolio and there is something for every terrain and…
Ragley Blue Pig Race (2021) first ride review
Ragley Blue Pig loves nothing more than rolling about in the dirt. The name's been recycled but there's nothing old school about this hooligan hardtail.
Fox Ranger Fire Winter gloves review
Fox Ranger Fire Winter Gloves are that rare beast of a close-fitting winter glove with no annoying padding on the palms.
Nukeproof Giga: up to 180mm of travel and clever adjustable pivot
Bike parks, super enduro races and just plain sending it; new Nukeproof Giga aims to sate the appetite of the greediest gluttons. Nukeproof goes super-size!
Kingdom fills the Void in your bike life
Danish boutique mountain bike brand, Kingdom, has revealed a new mountain bike platform. The small company has produced some gorgeous titanium hardtail and dual-suspension frames, but its new Void is…
Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack review
With only a 2.5-litre reservoir and 10 litres of storage, on paper the Osprey Raptor 10 doesn’t seem capatious, but it features a large central pocket, which holds two side-mounted…
Decathlon Rockrider 6L MTB ST900 hydration pack review
The name is a little confusing – it’s called Decathlon Rockrider 6L but it actually comes with a two-litre reservoir and has 12 litres of internal storage.
Purple, fluoro and turq for this custom ARC
When Yeti relaunched its ARC hardtail last year, there was the expectation for some classic colourways. The Coloradoan brand obliged with the 35th anniversary edition ARC. For some, the longing…
Fuji adds 150mm M-link option
Fuji has added a long-travel version of its Rakan, for enduro riders who are followers of the American bike brand. The standard Rakan is a 120mm 29er, with the new…
Top 10 best names for a mountain bike ever
Another edition of the 'Trailfinder General' column finds Benji Haworth picking his favourite mountain bike names of all time. Why? Because it's important.
Troy Lee Designs Air glove review
Skimpy trail gloves from the style masters. Read more: Buyer’s guide to the best mountain bike gloves As one of the most popular brands in the business, Troy Lee Designs…
Leatt goes full Enduro its 4.0 helmet
South African mountain bike safety and apparel specialist, Leatt, has launched a new enduro helmet. Demand for generously ventilated detachable chinbar helmets has only increased and Leatt’s latest product evolution…
Skelton signs with Saracen
Saracen has welcomed the reigning British women’s downhill champion to its Myst team. North Lincolnshire’s Becci Skelton announced an amicable end to her relationship with Rocky Mountain, a few weeks…
Ripley AF is a boutique alloy 29er
The other bike brand from Santa Cruz, has revised its short-travel 29er. Ibis is aiming to deliver more value for followers of the brand who prefer the responsiveness of a…
Mountain bikes have changed but outdated advice lives on
We reassess yesterday’s received wisdom to make sure it works for you on the trails today.
BMW crash destroys Ebike factory
A case of sabotage is being investigated after a car crash and fire at Ebike Netherland headquarters. In a year where production disruptions, supply chain issues and surging demand are…
Another Wibmer jumps on Canyon
One of the most promising progressive mountain bikers has signed a new pro contract. Austria’s Gabriel Wibmer has confirmed that he will be riding for German customer direct bike brand,…
The rather Farr out Twin-T steel hardtail
If all the pressure of staying on trend with contemporary geometry numbers and all manner of material properties have become too much for you, then perhaps it is time for…