The FSA Flowtron is FSA’s second attempt at creating a reliable dropper post. This is a proper ground-up revamp with all new internals and a neat new lever.
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Fork wars: here are 10 brands taking aim at the big guns
There are now 10 alternative suspension brands vying for your money. Here's a look at features and functionality and what makes them worth considering.
Forbidden Druid: first ride review
High pivot idler designs like the Forbidden Druid are nothing new - DH bikes have flirted with them - what is relatively new is seeing one on a trail bike.
MBR May 2019
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Downhill riders don’t look like they are enjoying themselves, say scientists
Do downhill riders hide their thrills? Why do their emotions seem to go downhill just as fast as they do? A new case study has some answers.
Scott Spark 940 review
The alloy Scott Spark 940 shares an almost identical frame design to the RC version but tweaks to the geometry and tubing really boost its trail confidence.
Do wide rims roll faster?
XC riders and roadies think so but now science has a definitive answer. Do wider stance rims lower your rolling resistance?
Clarks Clout1 disc brake review
Yep, you’re not reading that wrong – the Clarks Clout1 disc brake is indeed £25 per wheel. And that includes a stainless-steel rotor.
Specialized Roval Traverse SL Fattie wheelset review
While the Specialized Roval Traverse SL Fattie carbon, wide-rimmed 29er wheelset looks familiar, they’ve actually been completely redesigned for 2019.
Five of the best UK mountain passes routes
It's summits that usually get tick lists but we argue that passes should too. And here are a few our favourites.
Dirty Deals: Garmins, Oakleys, XTR and much more!
It's April but these Dirty Deals are not for fooling around. Spring has sprung with some very bouncy bargains for boisterous bikers.
Revolutionary new Strauss tyre insert costs less than a tenner
New invention promises to do away with all our tubeless and tubeless insert woes by replacing the latex sealant and foam noodles with a closed butyl system.
Exploring the art of mental map making
Forget silly glasses with digital overlays, augmented reality is already here if you know how to read the language of trails.
Ribble Cycles’ first mountain bike (in a long time) is a titanium hardcore hardtail
Long-standing UK road bike brand have revealed details of their new mountain bike. The Ribble HT 650 Ti. A hardcore hardtail made from titanium.
YT have finally made an e-bike and it’s called the YT DECOY
The carbon YT DECOY looks set to shake up the direct sales e-MTB scene. Promoted as a DIY shuttle rig, the DECOY continues YT's gravity fuelled focus.
In search of mud-free trails
We're finally breaking fee from winter, but impatience got the better of us, so we went in search of mud-free trails, in the most unlikely of places.
Danny MacAskill launches his own YouTube channel
10 years after his first viral edit was uploaded to the internet, Danny MacAskill has finally launched his own YouTube channel.
DMR Axe LE crank launch video is well worth three minutes of your eye time
Any vid starring Olly Wilkins and Brendan Fairclough is on to a winner. We liked the previous DMR Axe cranks so have high hope for the new version.
Cotic Flare finally gets the Longshot geometry treatment
The short travel Cotic Flare is the latest bike in their range to get the longer lower, slacker Longshot makeover. A great do-it-all UK steed?
Troy Lee Designs A1 helmet review
Troy Lee produce two open facers: the Troy Lee Designs A1 and the A2. The A2 is most recent and better vented but we prefer the fit and comfort of…