We take you through the wide range of Halfords mountain bike models, separating the wheat from the chaff, leaving a shortlist of proper bikes to weigh up.
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Elderly trail saboteurs caught on video and spoken to by police
Trail sabotage in the lockdown era as two 62-year olds were caught red-handed as they lay obstacles on a woodland track in North Yorkshire.
Mavic Deemax Pro Sam Hill wheels review
A legendary name in wheels and a legendary name in gravity mountain biking. Are the Mavic Deemax Pro Sam Hill wheels a match made in heaven?
Race Face Next R wheels review
The enduro-rated, 31mm internal-width rim, Race Face Next R wheels use a smoothly finished UD (uni-directional) carbon composite lay-up.
E*Thirteen TRS Race Carbon Trail wheelset review
E*Thirteen gets plenty of OEM spec on complete bikes, with YT being one of its biggest customers, but are the TRS Race Carbon Trails a good upgrade for your existing…
Crank Brothers Synthesis E wheelset review
The Crank Brothers Synthesis E here is the brand’s more affordable carbon package that opts for own brand hubs and traditional round spokes.
Hope Fortus 26 wheels review
The Hope Fortus 26 (26mm internal width) versions use proven Pro 4 hubs and an own-brand rim that errs on the tougher/heavier end of the spectrum.
Halo Vapour 35 wheelset review
Halo has been making dependable wheelsets for years and Halo Vapour 35 are rated for rubber up to 2.8in wide, making them suitable for modern tyres.
Radon Swoop 170mm travel enduro 29er from €2999
The Radon Swoop has gone carbon yet retains the progressive geometry, 29in wheels, geometry adjustment, 170mm travel. Now coil-friendly too.
Here’s what virtual riding is really like
Many of us don’t have trails on our doorstep and we’ve had to find new ways to get our riding fix during lockdown. Wahoo Shred Sesison is one such option.…
DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheelset review
The DT Swiss M1900 is the brand’s budget trail riding package using tough aluminium rims available in 25, 30 or 35mm internal widths.
Burgtec Penthouse Flats MK5 pedal review
The UK-designed Burgtec Penthouse Flats MK5 pedals have evolved into their fifth generation. Do the improvements stack up in the real world?
RockShox Reverb AXS review
Wireless technology comes to dropper posts with the new RockShox Reverb AXS. But can the performance advantages justify the high price tag?
Specialized Rockhopper range given a major refresh for 2021
The Specialized Rockhopper is almost as old as mountain biking itself. But having such a rich past comes with constraints, its heritage woven into it very DNA.
Dirty Deals: sub-£2000 mountain bikes
On the hunt for a new mountain bike for under two grand? Here's a special edition of Dirty Deals for you this week. Grab yourself a new ride!
KTM Macina Kapoho 2972: first ride review
KTM Macina Kapoho 2972 pairs a mullet wheelset with 160mm of travel. Mismatched wheel sizes is something KTM has done for a while now.
Rob Warner retro bikes: GT RTS, GT LTS, Raleigh Chopper and more
We asked Rob Warner to pick the bikes that have meant the most to him over the years. The rest is history...
BikePark Wales calls cops about people riding closed trails
BikePark Wales have informed the police about sizeable amount of riders flouting park closure, general lockdown advice and also removing barriers.
Shimano introduce three new e-bike batteries and new display unit
New 630Wh batteries to extend your range and a new computer display add to choice for Shimano STEPS ebike riders.
New Shimano Deore M6100 goes 12-speed
Shimano today releases its latest 12-speed MTB groupset, the Shimano Deore M6100 series, to bring premium technologies to a new price level.