Merida have just sent us some info about some of their new bike models. Amidst all the usual bling XC carbon hardtails was this intriguing Plus bike – the Big…
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WTB Volt Race saddle review
We’ve pedalled hundreds of miles on it with zero complaints
Specialized Henge Comp saddle review
Plush and ergonomic and gets plenty of details
SDG Circuit saddle review
The titanium-alloy rails, low weight and excellent performance easily justify the price
Ritchey Trail Comp saddle review
A bargain-priced, stitched and panelled trail saddle with a traditional shape
Pro Vulture CRMO saddle review
Where outright comfort is concerned the Vulture is flexible, soft and cushioned
Nukeproof Vector AM Comp saddle review
Firm but fair, which matches the brand’s enduro and downhill image
Madison Flux saddle review
The performance is so good, most riders in search of a comfy trail saddle need look no further
Kore Durox SL saddle review
Not especially long, wide or tall, but hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
Joystick Builder saddle review
The Builder is slightly porky but the price is decent for a quality, durable all-mountain saddle
Fizik Gobi M5 saddle review
If the shape suits, the Gobi M5 is a top quality, lightweight and durable saddle
Ergon SME3-M Comp saddle review
With the deeper channel along the centre, the SME3-M rides cushy and plush
Mavic Quest XA carbon wheelset revealed
Mavic have finally made a carbon wheelset and they’ve upped the width too. Mavic were once the de-facto choice for mountain bikers. Everyone had Mavic rims. But in recent years…
Gnar bike park to open in Cumbria next month
Ben Eggleston quit his day job in 2015 and set about building the sort of bike park that he wished existed in the UK. Ben’s bike park is called Gnar.…
Can your kids ride like this yet?
We’ve rounded up some seriously impressive riding clips featuring kids who are barely old enough to go to school let alone be teaching the rest of us how to ride.…
Grizedale Grizzly 2016 video and gallery
Tough Cumbrian climbs, rocky singletrack and fast-paced forest trails is what makes the Grizedale Grizzly a great Adventure Cross ride
26 still ain’t dead – Cotic sticking with the wheelsize for new BFe
Cotic‘s tough hardtail – the BFe – has been rejigged but the 26in wheelsize remains unchanged. It isn’t just a case of a new paintjob and ‘bold new graphics’. The…
UCI confirm there WILL be a Stevie Smith tribute run at Ft Bill
It looks Connor Fearon’s suggestion is going to happen after all. Should be pretty special. Canadian Stevie Smith, one of the genuine stars of World Cup Downhill racing, died earlier…
Kinlochleven Enduro to be UK’s only Enduro World Series qualifier
No Fuss Events have announced that the Kinlochleven Enduro on 20 November 2016, will be the UK’s only Enduro World Series Qualifier event for the 2017 series. The Enduro World Series…
One month to go until the Wiggle South Downs Epic MTB
Sunday 19th June is the date to put in your diaries for this year’s Wiggle South Downs Epic MTB event. The place to bung into your Satnavs is Fontwell Racecourse…