IXS Trigger FF claims to be the lightest full face helmet available. Does it have what it takes to beat the Fox ProFrame or the convertible Bell Super DH?
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New Race Face AEffect 175mm dropper post and 165mm cranks
Affordable new stuff from Race Face is always worth a gander. Especially if it involves 165mm cranks, 175mm droppers and well-designed dropper remotes.
Three of the smartest, coolest and most quirky Kickstarter ideas for mountain biking
In the crowdfunding age it's never been easier to turn bike ideas into reality. We wandered the aisles of Kickstarter looking for cool, quirky and clever.
Why is the Pennine Bridleway not better known or written about?
This month’s Star Letter asks the question "Why is the Pennine Bridleway not better known or written about?"
Dodge the crowds with our five favourite under-the-radar Peak District rides
These loops avoid the honeypots. They may lack the drama of the stuff around Ladybower and Edale but you’re a lot less likely to have your spirit dampened by the…
Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 e-bike: first ride review
Cube’s Stereo e-bike is now a 29er with the latest Bosch Performance CX motor and a killer pricepoint, making it one of the most economical ways to get on board…
Now you can save up to 47% on a new YT-Industries through the Cycle to Work scheme
The recent abolishment of the Cycle to Work Scheme £1,000 limit has significantly widened the scope of bikes available to purchase, and now that choice has just got even broader…
Merida eOne-Sixty 10K: first ride review
Merida moves a step closer to making e-bikes the new 'normal' with the release of the new Merida eOne-sixty 10K.
Giant Reign E+ O Pro: first ride
The new electric Giant Reign E is brother to the successful enduro machine with the same name, and the brand’s first real foray into longer-travel e-bikes.
Calibre’s new Bossnut Evo gets a sculpted look and fresh geo
Need to know Swapping the 135mm quick-release rear end for a 142x12mm bolt-thru design improves frame stiffness and wheel security Rail corners even harder with the High Grip compound WTB…
The new enduro frame that offers modern geometry for less bucks
Need to Know Oversized bearings for UK muddy conditions, complete with two bearings on the driveside. Custom one piece rocker link for stiffness and pinpoint alignment, matched to open mould…
Specialized Fuse Comp review
Billed as an out and out trail bike, the Specialized Fuse Comp sees Specialized back at the sharp end of hardtails. What’s new? Everything really!
Kona Process 134 CR DL 29: first ride review
For the latest Kona Process 134, Kona has combined the best parts of two platforms to produce a trail bike that fast, fun and ridiculously capable.
New Specialized Epic HT is world’s lightest production hardtail chassis
The world’s lightest production hardtail chassis (775g, Medium S-Works frame) now claims to be "the most capable and comfortable" anywhere.
New Semenuk RAW edit. You know what to do.
The landscape in this Raw 100 may be reminiscent of Red Bull Rampage but inventive lines transform it into a slopestyle playground.
Dirty Deals: Hope brakes, Maxxis DoubleDown tyres, Troy Lee gloves and much more!
These splendidly Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.
Laurie Greenland and Marine Cabirou win their first World Cups at Val Di Sole
Britain’s Laurie Greenland and France’s Marine Cabirou scored a pair of debut victories at the 5th round of the DH World Cup in Val Di Sole, Italy.
Who is the greatest mountain biker of all time?
Whilst it can initially seem a daunting and almost impossible to task to choose just one person who IS mountain biking. But it's actually really obvious.
150/170mm GT Force 29 starts from £2,499
29in version of EWS-winning GT Force. 150mm travel aluminium frame, 170mm fork, 150 travel frame. GT Force 29 is "built for enduro, real mountains, bike parks and more".
New LEGO Minifigure series features a mountain biker
Mountain biking in Legoland seems like a pretty awesome deal – the jumps are sweet, the dirt is perfect, it never rains and your bike is always clean.