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.
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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.
Laurie Greenland on life in lockdown, winning World Cups and thrill of Red Bull Hardline
MTB prodigy Laurie Greenland tells us about his life in lockdown, riding World Cups and the thrill of riding Red Bull Hardline.
Pace RC295 Ultimate GX: first ride review
With the new Pace RC295 the legendary UK company is back in the full-suspension game with a short-travel 29er carbon-fibre ripper.
Over-sharing on social media is a main cause of bikes being robbed
A Detective Constable - and fellow mountain biker - working for Dyfed Powys Police is here to stop people getting their bikes taken.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month. Black magic wheels, stowaway bibshorts, rally shoes, wider pedals, getta grips, shiny stabbers and more...
Dirty Deals: 2.6in tyres, workstands, knee pads and much more!
It's time once again for every self-respecting mountain biker's favourite Monday-based roundup of the best deals on the world wide web of dirt.
Scott Genius 920 review
The Scott Genius 920 is definitely a contender If you’re into shredding singletrack, big rides and climbing. It's efficient but it's also a lot of fun.
Virtually ride with Ben Cathro, Sam Hill, Nina Hoffmann and more on Wahoo Shred Sessions
A month of virtual series of group rides featuring famous mountain bikers starts next week. Cathro, Hill, Hoffman, MacDonald, Moseley and more.
Privateer 161 launches as reliable and progressive enduro bike under £3k
The long-awaited Privateer 161 is available rightnow. An alloy enduro bike built with reliability in mind, progressive geometry, decent price.
3rd generation Cotic RocketMAX
The third incarnation of the burly big bruiser Cotic RocketMAX. 160mm travel front and rear with typically progressive Longshot geometry.
GT Sensor Carbon Pro review
The GT Sensor Carbon Pro is the top-end bike in 130mm-travel 29er Sensor range. And it bears more than a passing resemblance to the 150mm Force.
Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29 review
On the Cube Stereo 150 C:62 SL 29, the C:62 of the mealy-mouthed model name indicates the level of carbon used for the frame construction.
Get fit for mountain biking: deadlifts
Want to be a stronger, faster rider? Start deadlifting. Pedal harder for longer, hold a more solid riding position and take bigger impacts buckling.
Remember Millyard? He’s custom made a shock and might be working on a new bike…
Above: new video from Allen Millyard detailing the iconic Millyard Racing 001 bike from 2007. ‘New’ Millyard rear air shock features in new Instagram post from Stephen Millyard. Is Allen…