Who wants a free bike? Okay, stupid question really, but if you are in the market for some hardtail mountain bikes for exploring with the family or getting from A…
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Bell’s new Full-10 helmet looks a breezy affair thanks to MIPS Spherical
Bell has a new full face out, called the Full-10 Spherical. It’s an exciting new helmet because the brand has brought its MIPS Spherical technology over from the trail lid…
New colourways and kit for the Scott Contessa women’s MTB range
Contessa is Scott Sport’s women’s specific line, encompassing bikes, accessories and clothing, and the new 2023 Contessa Signature Collection – a premium capsule collection – has just been unveiled. Within…
Scott Scale 965 hardtail review
Log onto Scott’s website, search for hardtails, and you’ll see the XC focused Scale dominates the options. With no long, low and slack hardcore hardtail in sight, it’s apparent that…
Trek X-Caliber 8 hardtail review
The Trek X-Caliber 8 is a sure-footed 29er hardtail mountain bike, with plenty of reliable elements that boost its score to impressive levels, but a few missteps that hold it…
Spank Oozy 280 saddle review
In a previous group test we reviewed the Spank Oozy 220 saddle side-by-side with the Oozy 280 and there are two minor differences – the rails on the 280 are…
Get outside and have some fun in the mud
Cyclists of a more fairweather persuasion might opt to spend the colder months avoiding the wind and rain on their indoor trainers, but there’s no question winter is one of…
Cube Reaction Pro hardtail review
Cube has just two models in its Reaction HPA range of hardtails. The longer travel TM with a 130mm travel fork and this, the Pro, with a more XC-orientated 100mm…
Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic saddle review
Although the Selle San Marco Ground Dynamic shares a lot of DNA with the Selle Italia X-Bow Superflow, there are some subtle differences that improve ride performance. Best mountain bike…
Selle Italia X-Bow Superflow saddle review
The X-Bow from Italian saddle giant Selle Italia – more commonly known for producing road cycling saddles – has a sleek design and central pressure relief channel. Best mountain bike…
Giro Cycling issues recall notice on some Merit MTB helmets
Giro Cycling, part of Bell Sports, has just issued a voluntary recall notice on certain Giro Merit mountain bike helmets due to a manufacturing issue with the strap which may…
Giant XTC SLR 29 1 hardtail review
Few bikes impress us as much as the Giant XTC SLR 29 1 has. It’s one of the best hardtail mountain bikes out there when it comes to XC racing…
Burgtec The Cloud MKII saddle review
You might think you’re seeing double with this review, because apart from some slight cosmetic differences, the Burgtec The Cloud is identical to the Gusset S2 AM. It’s made in…
Rab Cinder offers technical outdoor kit for mountain bikers
The well-known and highly rated outdoor kit and clothing brand Rab has released a range of off-road cycling wear designed for mountain bikers and gravel riders. The range comprises everything…
Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 2.0 Jersey review
The Leatt Women’s MTB Gravity 2.0 is a simple but effective women’s jersey, loose but with a feminine cut, and comes in a good range of sizes. In fact, it’s…
Learn how to master the wheelie with Andy Barlow from Dirt School
The wheelie is one of the most iconic bike tricks, and while it’s obviously a lot of fun and always impressive, it’s also useful for helping you tacking steep obstacles…
Fox enters the mountain bike shoe market with new Union flat and clipless models
They’ve been two years in the making, but they’re finally here. Fox Racing has unveiled its new mountain bike shoes, the Fox Union Shoes, comprising two clipless models and one…
Gusset S2 AM saddle review
Whoever designed the Gusset S2 AM saddle has definitely gone for a sleek aesthetic. And it seems they’ve also gone to the same factory in Taiwan as Burgtec, because both…
Koo Edge goggles review
Italian brand Koo only offers one MTB goggle; this high-end Edge using lenses made by German optical giants Zeiss. Koo’s lenses are installed or removed by a clip-in system where…
Ragley Tracker saddle review
The first thing we noticed about the Ragley Tracker is the price. £30 is stonking good value for a saddle at this weight with cro-mo rails, a synthetic leather cover…