Orbea Rallon combines efficient pedalling dynamics with light weight and it feels like a very capable 29er trail bike with enduro race bike geometry.
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Whyte G-170 S (2018) review
The new Whyte G-170 S is smooth, composed and balanced. It is easy to set-up and even easier to ride flat-out. A full-blown gravity focused race weapon.
Nukeproof Mega 275 Comp (2018) review
Nukeproof has done an amazing job with the new Nukeproof Mega 275 Comp. The geometry and sizing are on point, the specification is on the money.
Is this the hardest trail in the world?
Ace video that really gets across those rides where you and your buddies try to push yourself to ride hard stuff. "That didn't seem so bad... he had tons of…
Trek Remedy 9.8 (2018) first ride
We’ve been impressed by the sensitivity of Trek’s RE:aktiv dampers from RockShox and Fox, but the Trek Remedy brings sensitivity to another level.
Lady Canning’s Plantation, Sheffield trail centre guide
Beautifully crafted trails just outside a major city and with a cool back-story, so it’s a bit of a mystery it’s taken so long for us to feature them!…
How to increase the travel of your RockShox Pike
RockShox Pike travel upgrade time. Want more travel? Slacker geometry? Stretch out your fork for the price of a new air spring (£35).
Dirty Deals: grips, pedals, stealth droppers and much more!
Quick! Before anyone else notices - we've managed to crank out another genius edition of our wekly bargain round-up. Yep, Dirty Deals time!
Five tips to race enduro just like Jerome Clementz*
Look up, dial in your brakes and take a whizz, says EWS legend Jerome Clementz. Here's the big JC's tips on how to ride and race enduro.
The suspension switcheroo continues as DVO goes to Windwave
Windwave have been announced as being the new distributor of DVO Suspension forks and shocks. This follows last week's split from Marzocchi.
Most wanted: Park Tool OTS-1 Outdoor Tool Station
In an hour of need we stumbled across an Outdoor Tool Station (OTS) halfway round a ride. It got us roiling again.
Six of the most common reasons for tubeless troubles
We’ve lost count of the numbers of tubeless tyres we’ve set up. Here’s a run down of what might be causing you the hassle and what you can do about…
Altura Mayhem 2 waterproof jacket review
Sitting second tier in the range, the Altura Mayhem 2 aims at bringing full foul weather protection at a slightly more reasonable price point.
Two charged with illegal mountain biking and resisting arrest in Marin
Two mountain bikers actively protesting the recent access laws in Marin County have been charged with illegal mountain biking and resisting arrest.
Specialized Deflect H2O waterproof glove review
The Specialized Deflect H2O is a weather resistant glove that manages to keep your hands protected without the normal bulk that comes with winter gloves.
Seven reasons why Madison-Saracen have signed Danny Hart
One of the worst-kept secrets in mountain biking: Danny Hart will be riding for Madison Saracen from 2018. Here are the reasons for him being signed.
SRAM Guide T is a 4-pot disc brake for £104
Announced today is the new SRAM Guide T disc brake. It's a four-piston caliper design based on existing Guides and retails for just over a hundred quid.
Marzocchi and distributor Windwave part ways after 22 years
After more than two decades it looks like Marzocchi are no longer going to be brought into the UK by their long time distributor Windwave.
The best mountain bike crash edit of 2017
Crash reels are ten a penny on the internet but this nigh-on eight minute epic from the BCpov crew is one of the best compilations we've ever seen.
16 predictions for mountain bikes in 2018
The year we called 2017 has finished and it's now time to sift through all the tech trends and come up with a list of what we think will happen