Our bikes are an important tool. Whether we use them for commuting, exercise, or enjoyment, they must stand the test of time and keep us in the saddle for as…
Mountain Bike Rider
Every riding group has their captain: is it you?
In non-Covid times, if you rode with a regular bunch of riding buddies week in week out then chances are there was someone like me in your bunch. It may…
Introducing the second generation Maxxis Shorty
With its narrower width, improved centre tread and beefed-up side knobs, the new Shorty looks like the technical, wet-weather tyre we’ve all been waiting for.
E-Caliber is your 60mm XC e-bike
The evolution of e-bikes continues apace, with Trek revealing a radical new 29er pedal-assisted version of its Supercaliber. With most e-bikes configured in trail or enduro trim, the idea of…
No need to Deviate with 150mm Highlander
Deviate cycles have been one of the prime movers in the high-pivot mountain bike revival. The Scottish brand has now expanded its product portfolio with a new version of the…
Sweet Protection Hunter Merino jersey review
Sweet Protection’s Hunter Merino jersey is a thin long-sleeve wool top with a bike-specific fit. This means the waist and torso are slightly tapered in, while the arms and shoulders…
Our pick of the best mountain bike saddle deals
We've scoured the internet's best retailers to come up with this round up of mountain bike saddle deals. Get a comfier, lighter, more suitable perch.
Thule Rail 12L Pro hydration pack review
The Rail is Thule’s enduro/ aggressive trail backpack. It comes in lots of different sizes and they all use a 2.5-litre reservoir, but only the Pro model (tested) comes with…
Scott Perform Evo HY’16 hydration pack review
There are three models of Perform Evo in the Scott line and they all use the same two-litre reservoir. As the size increases, so does the price. The difference between…
Leatt DBX Cargo hydration pack review
Leatt is constantly expanding its accessory line and the latest addition is this 10-litre DBX Cargo trail pack. It’s at the top end when it comes to price, but it…
Fox Utility Hydration Small review
We asked Fox to send the medium-sized Utility Hydration for this test – it has the same size reservoir but 12L of storage – but it was out of stock.…
EVOC FR Day Protector hydration pack review
We contacted Evoc to get one of its Protector backpacks, because they have these removable back protectors that are great for an uplift or downhill session. For some reason the…
Ergon BE2 Enduro hydration pack review
The Ergon BE2 Enduro is unusual in that it comes in two sizes, large and small, and within each size there is a large range of adjustment.
Deuter Compact Explorer 14 hydration pack review
At £90 this looks like excellent value for a 14-litre trail pack, but the Compact Explorer 14 is one of the only packs on test that doesn’t come with a…
Camelbak Skyline LR 10 hydration pack review
Camelbak Skyline LR 10 has a 3L bladder and 7L of storage capacity and is the perfect size for trail riders who don’t need to carry everything with them.
Zwift your way to a custom Spark RC 900
Zwift has become an integral part of training life for many riders and if you would like to show your off-road riding fitness, the platform will oblige. Partnering with the…
SRAM GX Eagle DUB Alloy crank review
SRAM GX Eagle DUB Alloy crank is SRAM’s massively popular, best quality and priciest aluminium crank. It was completely overhauled last year and uses the brand’s relatively new DUB axle…
SRAM X01 Eagle DUB Carbon crank review
SRAM X01 Eagle DUB Carbon chainset is rated for enduro and uses carbon arms with a structural foam core and the forged and machined X-Sync 2 chainring.
Shimano XT M8100 crank review
The 12-speed Shimano XT M8100 crank profile is derived from the latest Shimano XTR chainset and uses a direct-mount chainring.
Shimano SLX M7100 crank review
Shimano SLX M7100 crank is the lowest-tier crank using Shimano’s top-level manufacturing technology and comes in a swish gunmetal blue or black colourway.