At just under £90 the Bluegrass Skinny D3O knee pads are at the very top end but you can find them for sale online for significantly less.
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Fabric Cell Elite Radius saddle review
If you have an e-bike and are looking for a more comfortable perch, the Fabric Cell Elite Radius saddle would make a good choice.
Time MX6 clipless pedal review
The open design and twin bar system means the Time MX6 is a solid performer in muddy conditions; muck is simply squeezed out of the way when clipping in.
Riddick RD800 first ride review
Riddick RD800's alloy frame and Shimano XT/SLX drivetrain is part of the new range of hardtails from Indian bike Giant, Hero Cycles.
How ‘Ard Rock became the biking festival of choice
It started as a race but is now much, much more – how Ard Rock became the biking festival of choice for both pros and have-a-go heroes alike.
Niner RIP 9 3-Star GX Eagle first ride review
The full-carbon Niner RIP 9 range shaves weight with a new production process. This redesigned enduro rig climbs like it's on rails.
Where to position your pedal cleats for best all-round use
Set up your cleats for optimum performance and comfort. To maximise control, find a comfortable set-up for your body and type of riding you do.
How to ride hairpin bends
Downhill switchbacks can catch you out if you go in unprepared. Here are some of the best (and worst) approaches to take.
Dirty Deals: RockShox, Maxxis, GX Eagle, SixSixOne and much more!
What have we got for you this week you ask? How's about forks, gears, tyres, wheels, saddles, base layers, helmets, dropper posts and knee pads?
Top five Peak District mountain bike routes: free GPS downloads
The Peaks may be at the geographical centre of England, but there's nothing middling about the selection of awesome singletrack that passes through the park.
Bliss Protection ARG Minimalist knee pad review
The Bliss Protection ARG Minimalist is easily one of the most comfortable pads. Fit, comfort and breathability top priorities and the Minimalist has it all.
Brit mountain biker shot dead by hunter in French Alps
A 34 year old British man has been shot dead by a single gunshot from a hunter in Morzine area of French Alps. The man has been named as Marc…
Calibre Astronut dirt jump bike #26aintdead
A tidy looking pump-or-jump bike to finish the week with. Check out the new Calibre Astronut. A bundle of fun for £550.
DVO Beryl fork review
So what is the DVO Beryl? It’s a mid-priced trail fork with travel from 130mm in the 29er or 27.5in Plus version, right up to 170mm in 27.5in.
In danger of doing some work? Here’s Specialized’s retro video game to save you
Take some* time out of your work day to play this most excellent retro mountain biking video game from Specialized. (*some = several hours)
Boardman MTR 8.8 review
With smooth double pass welds and a matt finish the alloy frame on the mid-range Boardman MTR 8.8 could easily pass for carbon.
Rogate bike park, West Sussex trail centre guide
Rogate bike park in the South Downs bike park gets new trails, new owners and a promising future. Rogate reborn!
Tannus Armour is a tyre insert for using WITH an inner tube
The Tannus Armour is the first insert on the market that is aimed at using an inner tube setup as opposed to tubeless.
DIY e-bike causes house to burn down
A house fire in Maryland, USA was caused by a build-it-yourself e-bike kit that contained numerous lithium ion batteries.
Watch Gee, Loic, Greg Callaghan and Rob Warner take on Red Bull Foxhunt carnage
Colin Ross produced an epic ride down the 2018 Red Bull Foxhunt to hold off Loïc Bruni and co and win for a fourth time.