If you're wondering just why Sam Hill is considered by many to be The Man in mountain biking, here's five good reasons why...
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11 things you need to know about this weekend’s Downhill World Champs
When's it on TV? What's the course like? Will the weather screw it all up again? And our predictions about who will win the Downhill World Champs.
Mavic Crossmax Elite 29er wheelset review
Now well into its third decade of development, Mavic Crossmax should be a name familiar to most riders. The latest Crossmax range consists of three models, all of which are…
Geek out watching Nino’s World Champs bike being built up
Something for the weekend sir? This video is dripping with bling and various high levels of desire. And it's also actually useful info too.
Truvativ Descendant Carbon cranks review
The Truvativ Descendant Carbon is a great first step on the carbon crank ladder; factor in £80 worth of chainring and, it’s actually more of a bargain.
Praxis Works Lyft carbon cranks review
Praxis has done an excellent job on the Praxis Works Lyft crank, it’s stiff, lightweight, top quality and it should stay that way too.
Watch Emilie Siegenthaler groove delicious Verbier singletrack
Take two minutes to watch one of the most stylish and up-and-coming racers on the downhill scene shredding her home trails.
Sam Hill’s controversial bike choice for DH World Champs
By allegedly opting for his enduro bike, Sam Hill has officially dropped the mic before the World Champs have even started.
Behind the scenes of Greg Minnaar’s disastrous Val di Sole World Cup
A slender points lead, a wooden post, a snapped frame and a fatal puncture... this is the story of Minnaar's calamitous World Cup in Val di Sole.
Buyer’s guide to storage bib shorts
Going out for a short ride and don’t have a bottle cage on you bike? Then you need storage bib shorts. Here's our group test of the best.
Fassa Separator review
The Fassa Separator does what it says on the tin. It fits between bikes to stop them being scratched when they’re being transported.
Mavic XA Pro Carbon wheels review
It’s taken a while but Mavic has finally come up with a carbon wheelset for trail riding. Called the Mavic XA Pro Carbon.
TSG 2nd Skin A 2.0 knee sleeve review
The updated TSG 2nd Skin A 2.0 knee sleeves for this year have a new Arti-Lage (artificial cartilage) foam pad and pierce-proof insert.
7iDP Transition gloves review
The 7iDP Transition is a minimal glove that suits riders who don't have very large hand and who like thin palm feel.
How to fit a Race Face Cinch chainset
Faff-free guidance on installing the most versatile of mountain bike chainsets: the Race Face Cinch chainset. Time taken: 30-45mins Difficulty: Moderate Tools needed: Allen keys, grease, tape measure, soft rubber…
World Champs bike paintjobs (Brayton wins again)
Here's a round up of the custom paintjobs for the World Championships this weekend down under in Cairns, Straya.
DMR V8 v2 pedal review
Enter the 'new' DMR V8 V2. DMR claim this new pedal is more refined, more streamlined and more user friendly than the original V8.
Why the Onza Aquila is the most in-demand tyre of 2017
Let's all have a geek-off about the new Onza Aquila 2.4 tyre designed on a Starbucks napkin by World Cup maestro Aaron Gwin.
Cannock Chase trail centre guide
Cannock Chase is an accessible, cleverly designed trail centre that’s a blast to ride, the Midlands mountain biker’s quick-fix.
Hutchinson ConecTires is our favourite gadget from Eurobike
Hutchinson Conec’Tires is a tiny digital air pressure sensor that fits inside your rim and tyre that can transmit live tyre pressure data back to the rider. Hutchinson Conectires tells…