This is 7iDP Sam Hill signature knee pad, so obviously the multi-winning DH and enduro warrior has input into the design.
Mountain Bike Rider
How to get better at cornering a mountain bike
Cornering can be one of the most satisfying experiences you can have. How can you improve your game plan so that you can ensure you always get it right?
Voodoo Bizango Carbon looks to be a great £1,000 hardtail
The new Voodoo Bizango Carbon takes the classic mbr award-winning Bizango and makes it lighter and with more progressive geometry.
Best of British: BTR Fabrications
Quintessentially British, the hardcore hardtail is a singletrack institution. We head to Frome in Somerset, the birthplace of a Belter or two.
That derailleur-killing Shimano gearbox explained in 13 bullet points
It really does look like Shimano - the biggest drivetrain manufacturer on the planet - is going produce a gearbox system for mountain bikes.
PeakRider and PeakShaper Kit review
PeakRider is a hike-a-bike solution that enables a hands-free, comfortable way to carry your bike, and PeakShaper is its portable trail tool attachment.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about this month: knobbled rubber, heavy balls, Acid Pumps, plastic hats and more…
The best bike tech Black Friday deals right now
Go go gadget getters! One for the electro geeks. The best bike tech deals right now: Garmin, GoPro, fitness trackers, pressure washers and more.
Trek Supercaliber offers a radical suspension redesign
New Trek Supercaliber aims to combine the performance of a full-suspension bike with the lightweight minimalism of a soft-tail.
New RideGuard mudguards are made from 100% recycled fishing nets
The British mudguard brand commits to producing its latest range of OceanX mudguards from 100% recycled fishing nets.
POC Crave Clarity glasses review
Normally I ride in goggles, mostly because they provide impenetrable protection from dirt and water, and they sit so well against my face that they’re in no danger of moving…
Four upstart groupsets set to challenge the Shimano and SRAM duopoly
A gaggle of new drivetrain brands – each with a unique perspective – are queuing up to have a crack at the big guns.
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 review
The updated Trek Fuel EX now features storage in the downtube, 29er wheels, more travel and a gorgeous frame… oh and it’s rollicking fast too.
Giant Shuttle Flat Pedal shoes review
The brand new Giant Shuttle flat pedal shoe features a dual compound sole with an exclusive own-brand sticky rubber called ‘GRIPR’.
Six years after paralysing bike crash, Michael Bonney allows his life to end
Six years after life-changing crash, Michael Bonney posts on Facebook that he is turning off the vent that keeps him alive.
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Carbon 29 review
Long travel, short travel and Evo models, both wheel sizes and a raft of updates bring the Specialized Stumpjumper right back into the game for 2019.
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork review
Not just a fork for old Bomber fans. The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 should be of interest to any rider that just wants to get out and ride, whatever their age.
“The funny thing is, I can’t really remember why I gave up mountain biking in the first place”
This month’s Star Letter wonders, not unreasonably: “I can’t really remember why I gave up mountain biking in the first place”.
Danny Hart’s World Champs bike stolen (and three other bikes)
News just in that Danny Hart and Matt Walker have been struck by thieves. Included in the haul was Danny Hart's World Champs bike.
BikePark Wales’ newest trail will be green and big on promise
Work has already started on a green trail, expected to be over 5km in length and we reckon the only uplifted green trail in the UK.