The idea is that it doesn’t really stop the chain falling off, but rather allows you to pedal it back on again without having to stop.
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Dirty Deals: Exposure lights, tubeless conversion kits, do-it-all tyres and much more
Here's our weekly distillation of all the very, very finest mountain bike flavoured bargains that are out there at the moment.
More bloodthirsty trail sabotage in south Wales
Afan Valley Bike Shed have put up a shocking Facebook post detailing trail sabotage in the Ton Pentre area.
Red Bull Rampage footage given hilarious bad lip reading voiceover
Here's a video that endearingly and ingeniously mocks the coverage of the insane freeride event and its riders and commentators.
Sued MTB instructor loses case and is expected to pay over £3million
The MTB instructor was Leon MacLean, from Norwich, and according to the BBC the High Court Judge ruled Mr MacLean was 80% to blame for the accident.
Your next epic trail destination: Jérôme Clementz’s home trails in Alsace
How great do these trails look, in Alsace, France? Of course it helps they’re being ridden by former Enduro World Series winner Jérôme Clementz, buy boy do they look good…
The best European enduro races for 2017
Those Europeans know how to put on a cracking enduro race but with so many out there how can you tell which one’s right for you? Just read our guide…
The 2017 mbr Adventure Cross Series dates and details
The mbr Adventure Cross Series features interesting and challenging multi-terrain rides across trails, bridleways and lanes.
Commençal lengthen the reach of Supreme DH V4 by 30mm
The Commençal Supreme DH V4.2 downhill bike gets longer reach as a result of World Cup courses getting faster and more open.
Watch Rob Warner’s expletive-ridden POV from Red Bull Foxhunt
Rob Warner was one of the 400 racers trying to beat Gee Atherton down the hills of Rostrevor, Northern Ireland. Here's his foul-mouthed but riveting helmetcam footage of his attempt.
This is the best selling mountain bike in America
If you need cheering up for any reason today then have a read of the reviews of the bike.
Broken backs and insane trains at the Taxco Urban DH
At the recent Taxco Urban Downhill event Remy Metailler broke his back. Sam Pilgrim had much more fun by being part of a truly impressive multi-rider 'train' ride.
Trying to ride a death defying ridge with a flat tyre
Another in the series of videos featuring scary ridge rides, this one features Aaron Chase suffering a nightmare puncture.
Be like a modern day Stranger Things kid with this walkie talkie watch
The Starvox is a watch with a built-in two-way walkie talkie style radio function. It has some other features too but the walkie talkie is its coolest thing.
How to pump the trail
Don't 'suck up the bumps' when it comes to whoops and rollers. Use them for momentum. Learn how to pump the trail features.
Fizik Monte saddle review
Compared to previous Fizik saddles, which always seemed too flat, or had a ridge down the centre, the new Monte has a hammock-style profile that slumps more in the middle.
MTB Insights Season 2
Another series of MTB Insights begins soon. It's a great series of short films that mixes cool riding footage with genuinely interesting testimony form pro riders about why they ride.
Dirty Deals: jackets, helmets, flat pedal shoes and much more
Ey by gum, as they say up north, it took a bit of trawling around to find some decent deals this week. But find some decent deals we have (is…
Four [sic] the love of bikes [SICK]
Something to watch before you clock off for the week and hit the dirt. Or road. Or jump. Or bike park. Or... whatever.
Specs and prices of 2017 Canyon Strive models
The Canyon Strive is a bike that lots of people are interested in. Whether they're a punter or a fearful rival brand, people want to see what the new Strive…