This month's Star Letter wonders if the whole Plus tyre idea was just a marketing ploy..?
Mountain Bike Rider
Schwalbe Hans Dampf II tyre review
Schwalbe Hans Dampf II is excellent on the rear now the tread is 50% bigger with more spaced out knobs for faster mud clearing and more bite.
MSC Gripper Pro tyre review
At £38 for twin compound, All-Mountain casing, MSC Gripper Pro, the pricing is competitive. There’s also slurpier-edged triple compound model for £10 more.
Bontrager XR5 Team Issue tyre review
The new Bontrager XR5 model we’ve tested in SE (Super Enduro) casing comes in 2.6in size with a lighter carcass under the ‘XR’ (trail) name.
Will mountain bikers actually get Scottish-style trail access in Wales?
Mountain bikers could be riding on footpaths and open access (CROW) land in Wales as the government said it is now working towards changing access rights.
Scott have bought into Bold Cycles
Scott are now the majority shareholder in the hidden-shock bike brand Bold Cycles. Which begs the question, why?
Trek Top Fuel gets longer travel, radder geometry and 170mm dropper post
Trek Top Fuel gets updated with longer travel, all-new geometry suited to racing and trail riding, contemporary cockpit, longer droppers and more.
Five routes to break up a sweltering ride with a dip in cool, clear water
There’s nothing better than taking a break from a hot dusty trail to immerse yourself in cool, clear water. Here are a few of our favourite routes.
The Dirt Factory indoor bike-park officially opens this weekend
Ride the park, meet Red Bull athlete Matt Jones, jump on an airbag, jib with 50:01 crew members and more. Families, spectators and dogs on leads welcome.
Five things learned from Albstadt (and what to expect at Nove Mesto this weekend)
The first round of the World Cup in Albstadt offered drama, surprises, close racing, challenging weather and difficult conditions.
“It would try to jackknife me into corners!” – Danny MacAskill on Danny Daycare
Danny MacAskill has dropped another banger. Danny Daycare premiered on May 20 and has since been viewed well over 2million times.
Is the £11,800 Pivot Mach 4 SL the most expensive off-the-peg mountain bike yet?
The new Pivot Mach 4 SL is a no-compromise XC race bike that is lighter than Nino Schurter's Scott Spark RC 900 SL... with an eye-watering price tag.
DH racing with a difference: Alpinestars MTB Trail Attack at Antur Stiniog June 30th
Alpinestars announce MTB Trail Attack is back at a new location. This year Antur Stiniog will host a full day of exciting racing on Sunday 30th June.
Details of new Manitou Mezzer 180mm enduro fork and Mara rear shock
We think the Manitou Mattoc is a great fork but the new Manitou Mezzer is just oh so much more enduro! Also, new rear shocks and handlebars from Answer.
Dirty Deals: wireless SRAM AXS, Race Face knee pads, Sun Ringle wheels and much more!
Hey there bargain hunters! Prime yourselves for a primo collection of mountain bike goodies at knock-down prices from the best online retailers. E-tailers, if you will.
USA’s Kate Courtney reigns in Albstadt rain for first ever UCI XCO win
USA’s Kate Courtney and Switzerland’s Mathias Flückiger took their respective elite class victories at the first round of the Mercedes-Benz UCI XCO World Cup in Albstadt.
Watch the new Danny MacAskill film: Danny Daycare
What better way to start the week than a fresh edit from the original MTB YouTube phenom Danny MAcAskill? Watch Danny Daycare above.
Zerode Taniwha now available as a mullet bike
Pinion gearbox Zerode Taniwha carbon enduro bike from New Zealand now available with 29in front wheel and 27/5in rear wheel. A mullet bike, if you will.
Go full enduro with the new Fox Dropframe helmet
The radical looking new Fox Dropframe helmet looks like a convertible helmet with its chinbar missing but... it isn't. Is this the most enduro lid ever?
DJI Osmo Action cam is here to kill the GoPro
GoPro must be quaking in their boots as famed drone manufacturers DJI enter the action cam market with the impressive looking DJI Osmo Action.