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.
Mountain Bike Rider
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…
Dakine Hot Laps 2L waist bag review
Dakine makes three different waist packs, and in terms of volume this Dakine Hot Laps 2L Waist Bag sits bang in the middle of the range.
Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain jacket review
Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain jacket is a jacket with one purpose in mind; to keep you protected from the most severe of weather conditions.
Pro Tharsis 9.8 handlebar review
Pro Tharis 9.8 is a solid and dependable aluminium bar that’s ultra-stiff and hasn’t missed a beat over 100 of kms and various test bike duties.
Route guides suck. Route guides are great.
Northern moorlands can take on a sinister aspect when all you've got to go on is a friend's GPX file loaded into your Garmin.
North York Moors Killer Loop route, 35km
The fickle British climate loves to mock our sun-dappled dreams but a deluged North York Moors make for a spectacular consolation prize.
Atherton Bikes on display for first time at London Bike Show
Arguably the most intriguing bike of recent years, the new Atherton downhill race bike will be on show in London later this month. >>> Athertons racing on 3D-printed Atherton Bikes…
Kyle Strait’s Meaty Paws grip is a whopping 1.5 inch diameter
If you're on the lookout for a fattest grips possible then there's a new leader: the 38mm diameter Sensus Meaty Paws from freeride legend Kyle Strait.
Bahco Laplander folding saw review
Don't just put up with downed trees and gale-crashed branches, get your Bahco Laplander out and clear the trail for yourself and other users.
Hans Rey picks his ultimate bike stable
Three bike garage. This is where our favourite people pick their ultimate bike stable. This month’s are chosen by Hans Rey, mountain bike legend.
Bosch eMTB Challenge features timed uphill sections and time penalties for dabbing
The Bosch eMTB Challenge is coming to the Tweed Valley in June and features downhill stages, uphill stages and penalties for putting a foot down.
Trust Message to cost £2,500 in the UK
Dave Weagle is a name almost intrinsically linked to innovative suspension design. The Trust Message is his idea of what a suspension fork can be.
Urban fringes: discovery lies on your doorstep
Why waste time dreaming of Alpine adventures when discovery lies on your doorstep? We uncover Halifax's hidden hinterland.
Goodyear Newton ST Premium EN tyre review
The Goodyear Newton ST Premium is the revised version of the previously rather disappointing Goodyear Newton tyre. Have the tweaks worked?
Enduro World Series racers accused of doping will be allowed to race (but neither of them will)
Enduro World Series boss Chris Ball emailed EWS racers stating that riders under doping investigation are allowed to compete pending final verdict.
Where to ride in the Peak District when it’s wet
Five all-weather routes in the Peak District that you can have a good ride on all year round no matter what the weather decides to do.