Here are the best mountain bike winter boots. Baby it's cold outside. Nothing is more important than keeping your feet warm on a bike ride.
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Best mountain bike mud tyres: keep in control whatever the weather
Here's our rundown of the best mountain bike mud tyres to help you beat the gloop and keep on rolling until spring comes around.
Best waterproof trousers for mountain biking: Stay dry and cosy through the winter slop
In the past, waterproof trousers/pants looked awful and were rustley, crinkly and boil-in-the-bag as soon as you got moving. But advances in fabric technology mean that the latest options a…
Shimano GF 800 GTX: a new winter boot for flat pedals
With many riders making the switch to flats, especially those on e-bikes, there are precious few compatible footwear options to deal with sodden trails and freezing temperatures. If you’re a…
Dirt Hero kids’ off-road balance bike: keep them following in your tyre tracks
Training wheels… If you’re a committed mountain biker then it almost goes without saying that you’ll be keen for your kids to get out and join you in the dirt.…
Merida One-Sixty FR 600 first ride review
The Merida One-Sixty FR was launched at September’s EX Enduro in Devon, so our first ride testing and evaluation was carried out on terrain in and around the event with…
Fancy a dream job? BikePark Wales has a vacancy for a Trails and Estate Manager
BikePark Wales is a all-season mountain bike facility located at Merthyr Tydfil on the edge of the Brecon Beacons national park just 25 minutes north of central Cardiff – if…
Milkit Hassle’Off tool review
Although a cheesy pun, the Hassel’Off from tubeless firm Milkit is super practical and does take the hassle out of trail-side repairs. It’s a combo tool with an L-shaped stainless…
Five Ten Trailcross XT flat pedal shoe review
The Trailcross XT is easily the grippiest flat pedal shoe Five Ten makes, the secret source being the latest Stealth Phantom rubber with a squidgy 55a compound and the usual…
Atherton AM.170 M1 first ride review
We’ve seen it the Atherton AM.170 perform at the highest level in Gee’s latest Ridgeline IV video where he ventures high into the Dolomite mountains on an epic trip, but…
Fasthouse Crossline 2.0 short review
The Fasthouse Crossline 2.0 is a lightweight baggy mountain bike short, with a price tag that places it at the premium end of the category. With stiff competition from benchmark…
Endura MT500 Burner Lite Pant review
We’re big fans of the original Endura MT500 Burner Pant, it looks good and offers great durability and protection. This new Lite version is arguably better for trail riders though,…
Giro Merit Spherical helmet review
Sharing loads of safety technology with Giro’s flagship Manifest helmet, this Merit Spherical lid saves you £50 by omitting a few features. Like me, you can probably live without a…
Fasthouse Trace SS Tech Tee review
This latest version of the Trace SS (short sleeve) from Fasthouse has improved fit and fabric, with a slightly more body-hugging athletic shape than previously, and also a softer fabric…
Madison Target glasses review
Madison sells some excellent value own-brand eyewear with sharp, clear lenses that we’ve rated highly in the past. They’ve impressed when tested in range of weather conditions and have gone…
Calibre launches all-new, UK designed, Line hardtail range
When it comes to mountain bikes, Calibre has a simple ethos: to build machines that are affordable and fun to ride. Thoughtful and innovative designs, with great attention paid to…
Gusset S2 Extra Soft grip review
Over the last few years mtb grips have become multi-textured, with numerous grip zones, traction ridges, dimples and knurling. They’re multi-textured to maximise grip with different parts of your hand,…
100% Glendale glasses review
When it comes to eyewear, having a large lens not only offers a lot more protection from trail splatter, it puts the frames further out from your field of view,…
Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike and save up to 42%
Cycle to Work scheme was introduced ten years ago. Here's how to get at least 32% off the price of your next mountain bike in 2020.
Pro Bikegear Tharsis 3Five stem review
Pro Bikegear’s previous Koryak 31.8mm stem was 3D forged and then CNC machined. As the name suggests, the new Tharsis 3Five comes in the bigger 35mm diameter but is only…