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.…
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Mondraker MIND: integrated telemetry for suspension set-up and analysis
Mondraker MIND is a telemetry system; sensors on the fork and the rear suspension linkage to assess and better setup your bike, so long as it's a Mondraker.
Meet the world’s cleanest Scott Spark RC
For the last few years, Swedish mountain biker Gustav Gullhom, has been delivering gorgeous custom builds. Expert craftsmanship and obsessive attention to detail have characterized Gustav’s builds, but a theme…
Intense Tazer 279 Expert e-bike review
Launched in 2018 the Intense Tazer was ahead of its time and it retains the full carbon frame, progressive sizing, mullet wheels and competitive pricing.
Commencal Meta Power 29 Essential e-bike review
With the Commencal Meta Power 29, you have the battery capacity and the power, but the elevated BB height perches the rider on top, rather than in the bike.
Are private trails the way to avoid the crowds?
With just 40 members, invite-only entry and a waiting list that only gets shorter when someone dies, Club NBN thinks so.
Dirty Deals drivetrain special: cassettes and chains
Winter has no doubt been hard on your bike's drivetrain. Give your gears a spruce up with these great deals on 11 and 12 speed cassettes and chains.
Fezzari’s Solitude can run 140mm up front
Fezzari, has updated its hardtail mountain bike offering. Like many of the American cycling brands doing business from Utah, Fezzari does interesting things with carbon-fibre. The latest frame to benefit…
YT Decoy Shred e-bike review
Here’s the YT Decoy Shred: mid-priced mullet bike that comes with a coil-sprung Fox DHX2 shock that’s guaranteed to make it the life and soul of any party.
Radon Render 10.0 e-bike review
What’s changed on the Radon Render 10.0 for 2021? In terms of the frame, not much other than the colour, so it’s still a 140mm travel 29er.
Canyon Spectral:ON CF 8.0 e-bike review
When released, the Canyon Spectral:ON CF managed to shave 1kg off the frame weight compared to the alloy version. That, however, was just the beginning...
Less Brakes could do more for you
It might be the most ironically named new mountain bike brand of 2021, but Less Brakes are promising to make your brakes work better. The man behind this new brake…
Vitus E-Sommet VRX (2021) e-bike review
The Latest Vitus E-Sommet VRX stays true to its enduro roots, but a new frame layout and all the latest e-bike tech bring it bang up to date.
Evil Wreckoning GX: first ride review
Evil’s introduction to the new Evil Wreckoning sums it up perfectly: “Up, down, and upside-down, the Wreckoning doesn’t care which way it’s going. It just gets there fast in classic,…
There’s more to mountain biking than singletrack
I live somewhere hilly. Not mountainous. It’s lumpier than a lot of places in the UK but it lacks any true craggy peaks or proper altitude. I live in the…
Blaze all descents with these new YTs
YT has added a new grade to its mountain bike range. The German consumer-direct brand will be marketing a limited number of new Blaze models, globally. The Blaze package applies…
Bike prices are rising, and it’s not just because of Brexit…
Will bikes cost more after Brexit? We put that question to a dozen brands at the start of January and the resounding answer was neither yes nor no.
More moreness with new high-pivot Forbidden Dreadnought
New enduro-slash-bike-park Forbidden Dreadnought is a 154mm high-pivot idler bike that apparently fears no climb, nor any descent. Let's check it out...
Nukeproof Outland DriRelease Long Sleeve jersey review
The black and grey striped Nukeproof Outland jersey may have a hint of prison chic about it, but thankfully in terms of comfort it’s more five star hotel than damp,…
Vee Tire Co goes on the Attack with new enduro/DH tyres
Thai tyre brand, Vee Tire Co, has just launched a new aggressive tread aimed at DH and enduro racers, and it’s called the Attack HPL. HPL stands for Hard, Pack,…