This week’s round-up of online mountain bike deals has absolutely no theme or emit whatsoever. All killer, no filler, as they say. Who is they? No idea.
Mountain Bike Rider
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here’s what we’re excited about most this month. Tight pants, 21st century riding gauntlets and the sexiest bike rack of all time.
How to make mountain biking look easy
How do confident rides make technical sections look so easy? How do they carry speed without looking like they’re trying?
The best Aldi cycling deals in this week’s bike bonanza
The best Aldi cycling deals. Every now and then discount supermarket puts on cycling-specific sale. Here's our pick of the pedalling produce.
Dirty Deals: sub-£100 droppers, Fox helmets, cool tools and much more!
Whether it's May Day or Pay Day, we all love a bargain. Here we have tools, helmets, dropper posts, disc brakes, knee pads and stuff like that.
Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 (2019) review
Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 gets a carbon frame, progressive geometry, 29inch wheels, large volume 2.5in tyres and 130mm front and rear travel.
Fabien Barel imagines the bikes of the future
Fabien Barel gets out his crystal ball to divine mountain biking's direction of travel. Plus new ways of riding today, and the development of the Canyon Strive.
How to repair a ripped jacket (and extend the life of worn-out Five Tens)
A rip or tear needn't see your favourite jacket confined to the back of the wardrobe. And there are ways to extend the life of your Five Tens too.
North-west Italy’s Piedmont region combines superb riding with stunning scenery
Italy’s Piedmont region is a mountain biking paradise is the perfect holiday destination for those looking for a wild ride, be it natural or man-made.
It’s Local Bike Shop Day this Saturday
The Association of Cycle Traders and Dan Jones announce this year’s Local Bike Shop Day will take place on the 4th May 2019.
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy 29 review
Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp Alloy 29 is a totally different beast. It's not a regular Stumpjumper that has a longer-travel fork and beefier tyres.
Kona Hei Hei Trail review
If you look at the geometry on the Kona Hei Hei Trail it appears to have been designed to have more in common with modern XC bikes that its rivals.
Specialized 2FO Cliplite shoe review
The Specialized 2FO Cliplite blends gravity shoe looks and comfort with race-like pedalling efficiency. Making it suitable for all styles of riding.
Shimano AM5 shoes review
This brand new Shimano AM5 is Shimano’s best value trail and enduro SPD shoe and shares some neat technology and features with pricier models.
O’Neal Pinned SPD shoe review
The stealthy, minimal O'Neal Pinned SPD is excellent value, durable and tough. It also has the bonus of class-leading waterproofing that’s a bonus in UK.
Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa clipless shoe review
Steep price of the racy Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa is somewhat offset by great aesthetics and the shoe feeling very slim and light on your foot.
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Flow flat shoe review
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Flow is lightweight and easy to turn over pedalling, without this attribute making it feel too flimsy or unstable around the foot.
Ion Raid II flat shoe review
Ion offers a couple of flat pedal shoe options with the Ion Raid II flat shoe being the cheapest at a hair under eighty quid.
Adidas Terrex Trail Cross SL shoes review
Like the taller Protect version, the Adidas Terrex Trail Cross SL uses a high-friction Stealth rubber sole and ticks boxes of durability, grip and comfort.
Giro Chamber II shoe review
We loved the original Giro Chamber, but does the Giro Chamber II address the little issues and improved an almost perfect pair of shoes?