The Kona Hei Hei Race DL is the carbon-fibre version of the Hei Hei with Flex pivot suspension to save weight and cost. Slacker trail-friendly geometry for a short-travel 29er.
Mountain Bike Rider
Just listen to the awesome tyre noise in this video
The noises in this episode are particularly good: super-hard tyres on dirt, very buzzy freewheel in the air, and the hollow thuck noises of landing back on dirt again.
Four reasons to buy Shimano XT Di2 (and a few reasons not to)
With a £1k price tag, Shimano XT Di2 is not exactly cheap but it's not astronomically more than other high end drivetrains. Here are the pros and cons of switching…
Petition for sabotaged Caerphilly trails to be recognised
An online petition has been started to "show demand for a recognised local mountain bike trail in the Caerphilly basin" in the light of recent trail sabotage episodes.
Osprey Viper 9 hydration pack review
The Osprey Viper 9 allows organised carrying and can be loaded up for all-day riding, but it works best when travelling fast and light.
Scott Shr-alp RS shoes review
The Scott Shr-alp RS is pretty expensive, but it’s lightweight, tough and a really capable shoe for long days on the hills.
Bontrager Lithos MIPS helmet review
A top-quality product, and the inclusion of a sticker kit to customise the go faster stripes is a nice touch.
Gore Power Trail Short+ review
The first short from Gore that’s long enough for proper trail riding, combined with a super-lightweight fabric and slim cut that’s excellent for warm weather days.
If David Bowie had been a mountain biker this would have been his ride
The Thin White Duke returned to earth recently when custom paint shop Fatcreations airbrushed this amazing Kinesis FF29 frame in homage to the rock legend, who passed away in January…
Hope Spiderless Crankset review
Offers fantastic performance and reliability and really does look stunning.
What’s the riding like on Gran Canaria?
These videos featuring Canary Islands resident Jordi Bago will very possibly get you searching Easjyet for a cheap winter flight.
Preview videos for every stage of the Enduro World Series final
Helmet brand Bluegrass have really gone to town and released a cool preview video for every stage of this weekend's final round of the Enduro World Series in Finale Ligure,…
A mountain bike made in India
Psynyde Bikes take to an Indian crowdfunding website to turn their dream of being a commercial manufacturer of mountain bikes into a reality.
How to fit an angle adjust headset
If your bike feels a bit steep at the front (head angle) then one way of slackening things out is to get an angle adjust headset.
10 reasons why you need to ride Snowdon
Here are 10 reasons why you can't really call yourself a British mountain biker until you've done Snowdon.
This is what happens when you try to ride mountain bike trails on a BMX
Believe it or not, a very commonly asked question is "can I ride my BMX on mountain bike trails?" So Seth Alvo decided to give it a go. This vid…
Guildford Gravel Grinder on Saturday 3rd December
A flowing Adventure Cross course that mixes hard pack bridleways, quiet roads and farm tracks exploring the stunning Surrey Hills. Ideal for mountain bikes or cyclocross bikes.
Australia’s only urban downhill race
When you here the term "urban DH" you think of South America and the super-fast, super-narrow madness that the likes of Marcelo Gutierrez are famous for. The Albany Urban Downhill…
Dirty Deals: helmets, jackets, shorts, shoes, hardtails and much more
This week’s Dirty Deals has something of an accidental-but-handy theme and layout. We’ve got deals from your head right down to your toes – and we’ve even included a bargain…
Why did Yeti move from Downhill to Enduro?
Yeti have won two out of the three past Enduro World Series men's titles. Here's a interesting video about Yeti's successful move from Downhill into Enduro.