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New Fox Proframe RS helmet is the first to use MIPS Integra protection system
Feature-packed and now with a new safety system designed by MIPS, the Fox Proframe RS has had a major update. The previous incarnation scored a perfect 10 from MBR and…
YT Capra 29 Core 2 first ride review
YT’s Capra has always been one of the hottest enduro bikes on the market, and this latest entry-level option makes a versatile step up for plenty of trail riders. Need…
Trek Fuel EX 9.9 first ride review
Trek has launched a brand new version of the Fuel EX trail bike, and with it a ton of new features and updates to address pretty much any quibble you…
Scott Soldier 2 knee guard review
The Scott Soldier 2 knee guard is a little heavier than most pull-on knee sleeves, but with its mesh grill and D3O insert, it’s highly breathable while offering a great…
Endura Singletrack Lite Knee Pads II review
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…
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…