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?
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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…
Erice is now 12 years old and… well, just watch
Erice van Leuven is back to win the MTB internet. Little sister shredding the trails on her 24in wheel mountain bike. Big brother behind the camera.
Smith Forefront 2 helmet review
The Smith Forefront 2 is manufactured using an Aerocore in-mould construction and features integrated skeletal structure.
Project Fear: how riding risks lead to reaping rewards
We all ride within our comfort zones most of the time but taking the occasional risk can reap the greatest rewards.
Orbea eMX24 eMTB weighs just 15.5kg… and it’s for kids
At 15.5kg the Orbea eMX24 is one of the lightest pedal-assist mountain bikes. What sets it aside from other eMTBs is that the eMX24 is aimed at children.
Next month’s Trash Free Trails is more than just a litter pick
Trash Free Trails teams up with Trek Bicycles for a nationwide trail clean-up activation as they bid to reduce litter on the UK’s trails by 75% by 2025.
Dirty Deals: £899 Lapierre Zesty, £40 360° action cams, half-price Troy Lee helmets and much more!
All of the brands and products here are ones we’d recommend from the regular, independent testing that we carry out every week.
South Downs Killer Loop route, 40km
Don't be fooled by the quaint rolling hills of the South Downs; this chalk spine is no pushover when it comes to racking up the miles.
What’s it actually like to compete in an e-bike race?
At the launch of World E-Bike Series, power-assisted racing is touted as the next big thing. But will it capture the imagination of uncompetitive e-novices?
Exmoor Killer Loop route, 36km
Never underestimate the role of routemaster, especially when your ride-mates are expecting your Exmoor route to double as a pub crawl...
Linking up trails with the West Somerset Line steam railway
Linking lazy trails with the West Somerset Line proves the perfect way to escape the rat race and reconnect with the spirit of riding.
Calibre Sentry review
With 29in wheels, cutting-edge geometry and 150mm of travel, the £2k Calibre Sentry race bike looks set to transform the entry-level 29er enduro category.
Bontrager WaveCel helmets claim to be 48 times more effective than standard lids
Bontrager WaveCel helmets feature new technology which Trek says is 48 times more effective than standard EPS foam at preventing concussions.
10 mountain bike products that refuse to die
Which of the following things should be killed off? Which should be given a stay of execution? Here's our rundown of ten controversial components.
Santa Cruz Megatower: first ride review
Is this new Santa Cruz Megatower a big wheel Nomad or something completely different? Here’s the low-down and our first ride review thoughts.
The Lakeland 200 MTB route: Cumbrian rite of passage
The Lakeland 200 is a 200km loop around The Lake District national park. The route takes in some amazing trails and scenery.
Bontrager Rally MIPS helmet review
Bontrager Rally MIPS features in-mould construction with an internal composite skeleton to increase the size of the vents without affecting hull integrity.
Dirty Deals: carbon disc brakes, waterproof socks, Maxxis tyres and much more!
This week's round-up of the very, very best deals on mountain bike stuff from the web's best and brightest retailers. Dirty Deals 123!
Brecon Beacons Killer Loop route: a tough proposition at the best of times
The Brecon Beacons are a tough proposition at the best of times - add in stormy weather, a late start and a lack of lights and things can start to…