Have a look at the latest tasty bike stuff to land on our desks! From carbon wheels to shiny new pedals, waterproof pants to innovative water bottles, there’s plenty of…
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The Forbidden Dreadnought X0 now comes with new SRAM Eagle Transmission
The Forbidden Dreadnought is a bike that’s already impressed our expert testers. Now, the biggest gun in Forbidden’s bike arsenal has had an upgrade. The Dreadnought X0 is built with…
Heroes in a half shell: Cutting edge protection for e-MTB riders from the masters of helmet design
It’s eight years since Troy Lee Designs’ game-changing A1 half shell trail helmet took the market by storm, and in true TLD style, the Flowline is set to be the…
Rotwild’s R.X275 is a new type of eMTB
Full-powered, mid-powered, super light… there’s a whole load of options in the electric mountain bike ecosystem, and Rotwild has just added one more to the mix. The new Rotwild R.X275…
Introducing the new, lightweight, full-powered Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite
Designed to be light yet powerful, the new Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite is Liv’s newest women’s specific electric mountain bike. Offering an impressive 400% support level in the highest…
All you need to know about the new SRAM Eagle ecosystem
It’s 11 years since SRAM 1x groupsets hit the bike world, 6 years since SRAM Eagle with its dinner-plate proportioned cassette arrived on the scene, and around 4 years since…
Cane Creek’s new titanium Electric Wings are designed for eMTBs
Specifically engineered for the rigours of electric mountain bike use, Cane Creek has just released its new Electric Wings, titanium cranks that offer the tripple whammy of strength, lightness and…
Canyon Neuron 6 (2023) review
The affordably-priced Canyon Neuron is a versatile, back-to-basics mountain bike, designed to be as adept as clocking up the miles as delivering the smiles on fun singletrack. So does it…
Gee Atherton: “I raced Hardline with a broken femur… and I loved it!
In 2021, Gee Atherton suffered a huge crash while filming The Knife Edge. The track involved riding an incredible rocky, steep technical track, something Atherton is no stranger to. The…
Best women’s mountain bike saddles: are you sitting comfortably?
Women's mountain bike saddles have specific requirements, but ultimately we’re looking for an armchair ride with a bar stool build. Words: Laura Bailey
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Cycling World Championships in Glasgow
Downhill, cross-country, marathon – Glasgow ’23 has a whole load of mountain biking going on, not to mention BMX, track and road cycling if that also tickles your fancy. It’s…
‘After the Storm’ invites riders to #RideOverRacism
After the Storm is a critically acclaimed film that reveals the remarkable, powerful and moving story of Scots Asian mountain biker and diversity pioneer Aneela McKenna, exposing the racism and…
Best mountain bike drivetrains and groupsets
Do you know the difference between XTR and Deore? Eagle and GX? Read this easy to use guide all about mountain bike groupsets.
British mountain bikers Katy Curd and Nina Cameron star in new Lloyds Bank TV advert
Keep your eyes peeled if you’re in the UK as mountain biking is featured in a new advert from Lloyds Bank. The ad charts the story of a girl who…
B’Twin/Decathlon 500 Bike Tool Box review
Huge French superstore chain Decathlon is the largest sports retailer in the world, with five individual cycling brands in its portfolio. No surprise then, that it has multiple bike tool…
Endura’s Project Heid helmets raise awareness of brain injury
When you think about it, most of who we are – personality, thoughts, motivations, memories – is all held in a soft bundle of tissue and nerves encased within our…
Topeak Torq Stick torque wrench review
A torque wrench is one of the most important tools in your toolbox. This is because every bolt on your bike has a recommended torque setting, and being able to…
Giro Insurgent Spherical helmet review
Targeting enduro riding and racing, backed up with design input from EWS Champion Richie Rude, Giro’s Insurgent is 200g lighter and a claimed 50% more breathable than the brand’s Disciple…
Specialized Tactic 4 MIPS helmet review
The Specialized Tactic 4 MIPS trail helmet is a solid, well-made and good-looking helmet for the price, certified for electric mountain bike use, and while it’s not perfect for the…
100% Trajecta Fidlock 2022 helmet review
100%’s Trajecta is one of a growing breed of modern full-faces designed for e-biking and aggressive all mountain riding, rather than full-on downhill racing. As such, it’s lighter, airier and…