In the old days, knee pads were so uncomfortable that you’d take them off when you’d got to the bottom of the hill, which was also the reason for open…
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Marin Rift Zone JR first ride review
When searching for the best kids’ and youth mountain bikes, cheap and heavy bike-shaped objects sadly still dominate the ranges of even big-name manufacturers, credit therefore due to Marin for…
RockShox Pike Ultimate (MY23) fork review
RockShox’s ambitious new changes for 2023 sees the brand update and redevelop every single aspect of its forks from Zeb to Pike, so it’s like ground zero for this popular…
Endura MT500 Supercraft L/S Tee LTD jersey review
Endura’s MT500 line has become something of an icon over the past few years, it signifies the best in terms of design and performance and has come to dominate many…
Seven performance metrics that every mountain biker should strive to meet
We’ve put together seven performance metrics that every mountain biker should meet, or at least aim to achieve. Chosen specifically with mountain biking in mind, by completing the seven challenges…
Whyte T-140 RS first ride review
Whyte’s new T-140 RS 29er plugs a very obvious mid-travel, big-wheel hole in the range of the UK brand. And it does so with an outstandingly sorted, ‘favourite from the…
YT Uncaged 6: the ultimate experience
Technology moves forward fast, and with the Uncaged 6 range YT has fused cutting edge materials and tech with its signature craftsmanship to give two of its most popular bikes…
Specialized Purgatory Grid 2Bliss T7 tyre review
The latest Specialized Purgatory is still a pure trail tyre, but it has been completely redesigned to offer more cornering grip and extra braking traction for aggressive riders and faster…
Video: Gee Atherton returns to the Ridgeline
Just over one year ago, Gee Atherton crashed badly while filming ‘The Knife Edge‘. Now, not only has he recovered from the terrible injuries sustained in that crash AND returned…
WTB’s eMTB-specific HTZ wheels are thicker, tougher and a whole lot stronger
E-bikes are a whole load of fun, allowing riders to go further, ride faster, and ride more. But that also means they wear through traditional bike parts a whole lot…
Tredz recommends: brilliant budget mountain bikes under £1000
Life can be expensive, but mountain biking doesn’t have to. There are plenty of great bikes out there that will give you all the performance and fun you could wish…
Nukeproof Blackline Women’s Baggy Short review
When I first got this short on test it didn’t come with a liner, which is fine because some of the best mountain bike shorts we’ve reviewed don’t either. Besides,…
Altura Eskar Trail Trouser review
Part of Altura’s relaunched MTB and gravel range, the Eskar Trail Trouser is a modern riding pant with a slim, tapered cut and four-way stretch fabric. There’s plenty of elasticity…
Mavic E-Deemax S 30/35 wheels review
My first handbuilt MTB wheels used Mavic rims, I learned to build wheels using Mavic rims and I raced DH with Deemax wheels for years, so it’s satisfying to see…
Adidas Five Ten releases Breast Cancer Awareness collection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Adidas Five Ten has released a range of limited edition shoes, jerseys and jackets to help raise funds for charities and foundations helping…
Cervelo ZHT-5 Race first ride review
While mountain bike brands are jumping shark to launch new gravel models and tap into a new market for dirt bikes, renowned road bike marque, Cervelo, is swimming against the…
Pirelli releases Scorpion Race tyre range for enduro and DH
Italian tyre brand Pirelli has released a whole new lineup of gravity race specific tyres, designed to suit a range of different conditions, from full-on mud to dry and loose,…
The Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 fork review
Installed in a chassis redesigned last year for extra stiffness and other benefits, Fox’s latest Float 34 fork has a damper and air spring that’s been tuned and updated for…
Rapha MTB gets winter-ready with new Gore-Tex Infinium Trail jacket
Rapha expands its mountain bike-focussed Trail range with the launch of the Gore-Tex Infinium jacket, using a brand new technical fabric to produce a winter-ready garment that claims to fend…
Crank Brothers release 25th anniversary limited edition Silver Collection
As part of the brand’s 25th anniversary celebrations, Crank Brothers has released a limited edition Silver Collection of some of it’s most popular products, include Mallet and Stamp pedals and…