Based in South East Asia, it’s logical Vee Tire Co makes a lot of tyres for the mopeds that are popular in that part of the world. You might be…
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Mondraker Crafty Carbon R electric mountain bike review
Mondraker splits its e-mtb range by intended use. And in the enduro/all mountain category alone it has four unique platforms: Dusk, Chaser, Crafty and Crafty Carbon, which in turn generates…
Bosch offers 600 watts of peak power with its new ‘diet’ eMTB motor
Bosch joins the half-fat eMTB motor brigade with the new Performance Line SX; new motor, new battery, new displays and controls, and new features on the eBike Flow App to…
Giant Trance X Advanced E+ 1 electric mountain bike review
It should come as no surprise that the Trance X Advanced E+ 1 shares a lot of design cues with the analog Trance X Advanced. Both get full carbon frames…
Orange’s Switch 6 gets a whole lot more progressive
From enduro racing to trials riding, the Switch 6 is a popular and versatile beastie, and Orange thought long and hard before messing with a classic. But, it says, the…
Maxxis Forekaster II 3C Maxx Terra tyre review
The Maxxis Forekaster has been around for years, but isn’t normally seen on complete bikes, where the Minion, Dissector or Rekon usually feature. With a low profile, fast-rolling spikey tread,…
Rachel Atherton is back, and she’s got her eyes on the Fort William World Champs
Rachel Atherton needs no introduction. She’s been a fixture on downhill race podiums since her elite career began in the early 2000s, and along the way her impressive style, incredible…
The updated E-Zesty is the only bike you need, according to Lapierre
First launched back in 2019, the original E-Zesty was one of the first light assist or ‘diet’ eMTBs. It had a carbon frame, 27.5mm wheels and a beefy 150mm of…
Which is the best wheel size? Mullet Vs 29er enduro bike
While the majority of bikes on the market are 29ers, brands are increasingly offering mullet configurations as an alternative. And while the early mixed wheel models were little more than…
Canyon Neuron:ON CF 8 eMTB first ride review
Canyon has another new e-bike; the redesigned Neuron:ON. But does it complement the recently released Strive:ON, Torque:ON, and award-winning Spectral:ON, or does it just muddy the waters? We take it…
Maxxis Assegai Maxx Grip EXO+ tyres
Wherever you ride, Maxxis’s Assegai is a totally safe bet for aggressive riding. With its recently updated EXO+ casing proving more reliable and a better match for how hard you…
Look out grownups – the latest Specialized e-bike is just for kids
This is no ordinary kids hardtail mountain bike. Yes, it’s got some choice suspension and gearing. Yes, the geometry is designed for proper off-road riding. Yes, it’s got the latest…
Hot on the heels of her Lenzerheide victory, Atherton sets her sights on Leogang
What. A. Race. And what a victory! After a couple of years away from full-time racing, Rachel Atherton is back and straight back on the podium after an incredible performance…
The Canyon Neuron:ON has been updated and is ready for adventure
Designed for all-round adventuring, the redesigned Canyon Neuron:ON now has carbon models as well as alloy, with up-to-date geometry, beefier suspension, the newest Bosch motor and interesting anti-theft elements designed…
Specialized Butcher T9 tyre review
We tested this Specialized Butcher a couple of years ago, but since then the price has dropped 25%. On the other hand, most of the competition are now charging more,…
Greyp G6.6 eMTB review
If you are a modern e-bike brand that was originally part of Rimac Automobili, the high-end electric sports car company, and then you are bought by Porsche, chances are you’re…
We answer your most common electric mountain bike questions
E-bikes – they’re everywhere! And electric mountain bikes are a common sight on trails all over the planet; they’ve even got their own elite race series. They’re fun to ride,…
The Orange Stage 7 brings big wheels to the Enduro party
British mountain bike brand Orange has just unleashed its newest race machine, the Orange Stage 7. Based around the winning Switch 7, it adds bigger wheels to its exquisitely engineered…
Sam Hill makes his downhill return at Lenzerheide
Sam Hill is a rider that needs no introduction. The phrase ‘foot out, flat out’ could have been coined expressly for him, and the flat-pedal champion who has a whopping…
Tahnée’s back! And Fox has dropped a limited edition kit range to celebrate
We couldn’t be more happy to see Tahnée Seagrave making a return to the Downhill World Cup this weekend in Lenzerheide, and the fact that Fox Racing has dropped a…