RockShox Pike RCT3 29 is a stiff fork with plenty of travel options and setting it up is child's play
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Fox Float 34 Factory Series 29 review
If you want the best performing mid-travel trail fork in either 27.5 or 29in wheelsize, the Fox Float 34 factory series is definitely the one we’d recommend.
Guy Martin to miss Isle of Man TT for epic mountain bike race
Motorbike racer and TV personality Guy Martin has claimed he will miss next year’s Isle of Man TT race to compete in the Tour Divide mountain biking endurance event. The…
BMC Teamelite TE02 X01 (2015) review
Need to know Second-from-top XC race bike in the Teamelite range Carbon frame with BMC’s Big Wheel Concept 29er geometry Fox 32 Float fork with 100mm travel and remote CTD…
Norco Range Carbon 7.1 (2015) review
Need to know Enduro bike with 160mm travel and 650b wheels Carbon frame is 20 per cent lighter than aluminium version ‘Gravity Tune’ geometry sees effective chainstay length grow with…
Five foods you should never eat before a ride
Keep your energy levels high and your gut in good order by avoiding these five ride-wreckers. Steer clear of this naff nutrition.
Josh Bryceland surfing a cow and our nine other favourite Tweets of the week
The clocks may have gone backwards but that hasn’t dampened the spirits of the mountain biking social media world. Here are the best Tweets and Instagrams from the past week…
Off-road ebikes could be banned due to removal of speed limitations by “irresponsible dealers”
The owner of Fli Distribution, the sales agent for KTM and DT Swiss, has warned that dealers who remove the speed limitations on ebikes could cause the death of the off-road ebike industry.…
The six scariest Halloween mountain bike films
Halloween is just a rat's whisker away and what better way to spend the scariest night of the year than watching some bike videos while hiding from trick-or-treaters?
Tracy Moseley’s top tips on how to pack for an enduro race
Enduro is a form of racing like no other in mountain biking. Sure, it effectively boils down to who is quickest down the hill, but if you can’t be…
The dirt jumping skills that will improve your trail riding
Dirt jumping may seem like a different world to trail riding but we’ve tracked down the skills we think will boost your day-to-day riding. Make the first time count The…
Loaded Flat AMX Signature V2 pedal review
US firm produces a surprisingly UK-friendly flat pedal - £89.99
The eight fastest families in mountain biking
If you read our skills articles you might think that becoming good at mountain biking requires dedication, good technique and a lot of practice. However if this list is anything…
Gore Bike Wear Countdown 2.0 shorts review
Great attention to detail but a bit short - £64.99
Four classic bikes that have gone fat for 2016
Whether you like them or not, it looks like Plus size wheels are here to stay. These companies certainly believe so as they have fitted them onto some of their…
Red Bull releases new mountain biking mobile phone game – Bike Unchained
Are you so addicted to mountain biking you need to get your fix on the bus, in bed at night or even on the loo? Well then Red Bull may…
Tweets of the Week: Back to the Future, Rachel Atherton and Darren Berrecloth
After the dramatic finale of the Red Bull Rampage, the off-season is truly upon us. We’re not complaining though as it simply means that our favourite riders have more time…
Scott Scale 710 Plus (2016) Review
Read the full review of the Scott Scale 710
Canyon apologises for shipping delays
Canyon has issued an apology on social media to its customers that are experiencing delays in receiving bikes. Canyon blames “recent changes in [its] production and assembly” for the delays that…
Seven of the scariest mountain bike trails
Here's our run down of the scariest mountain bike trails, guaranteed to get your heart beating a bit faster from just watching them.