Spanish mountain bike brand, Mondraker, is going recyclable. Following the trend towards greater sustainability and environmental awareness in mountain biking, Mondraker has focussed on its packaging. And how to make…
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You can now buy a cheaper Giant Trance X E+ e-bike
If the idea of a Trance X E+ appeals, but your budget isn’t quite in carbon e-bike territory, Giant now has some more affordable options. The Taiwanese brand has revealed…
Haibike AllMtn 6 e-bike longterm review: A year of trail abuse
The e-bike specialist has specced its Haibike AllMtn 6 all-mountain model with Yamaha’s latest PW-X2 motor complete with InTube 600Wh battery.
Lapierre and Haibike bought by KKR
Although pro rider contracts usually dominate industry news at this time of year, company ownerhip has prove a lot more newsworthy of late. Another week and another announcement of new…
Orbea increases pricing on mountain bike range
Keen to rail those enduro trails like Martin Maes, on an Orbea? Well, your bike purchase will be a little more expensive in the future. The Spanish frame brand has…
Race Face Atlas flats gain better spindle design
After nearly a decade in the market, Race Face has updated its Atlas pedal. The new Atlas flat pedal features better home mechanical serviceability and an improved spindle design. Measuring…
Orange Phase MX Team has 25% more range
If you are in the market for a mullet e-bike with single-pivot suspension, Orange has a new Phase MX Team derivative. The characteristic Orange frame aesthetic remains instantly recognisable, but…
Kona bikes now part of Kent Outdoors
Kona has a new owner. The Pacific Northwest bike brand, popular for its trail and enduro frames, has been acquired by an outdoor activity holding company. Kent Outdoors has bought…
Binary’s Maniak hardtail is a titanium quiver killer
Binary bikes have introduced a new titanium hardtail that is at home rolling big miles and technical singletrack. It’s not a hardcore hardtail. There is a bike packing element to…
On-One’s Hello Dave first ride review
On-One’s Hello Dave is a radical hardtail with a wild backstory. With a 62º head angle and stretched 1295mm wheelbase on the size L, it puts the 29in front wheel…
Atherton bikes go customer-direct with online sales
The most famous siblings in mountain biking, are launching their eponymous frame brand into the online realm. Atherton bikes have gone live with a website that will allow customers to…
Michelin’s new tyres have XC² tech
Michelin has revealed three new mountain bike tyres, targeted at riders who need increased rolling speed and low casing weight. These new Michelin tyres use a similar casing, with dual…
Fox outerwear protects you on any ride, in any weather
Fox clothing is known as one of the most stylish brands on the market, and its current outerwear collection enhances this quality with some serious technical know-how, whatever the weather…
Investment firm buys Silverfish
Investors are showing greater interest in mountain biking at a time when additional capital is required to fund future growth. With inventories low and demand showing no sign of tapering,…
Joe Barnes hops onto Hope’s HB916
Seasoned enduro racer Joe Barnes has moved frame brands, but will remain on a British bike for his Hazzard Racing team. The Scottish rider has transitioned from Orange to Hope,…
Stan’s’ new magnetic freehub promises less friction and more reliability
The intricate world of hub design has been magnetised. Stan’s has announced its latest mountain bike wheelset product, the M-pulse hub. And it promises to have less internal drag, and…
Seven pivots for German brand Reichmann’s Senduro enduro bike
Do you need more links in your life? Of course, you do. And the Senduro is designed to oblige. Most dual-suspension mountain bike designs have four or six pivots, but…
Salsa Blackthorn Carbon first ride review
Best known for its gravel and adventure bikes, Salsa has also spent years blending secret sauces for top-tier mountain bikes. The stealthy Blackthorn is its current 140mm travel rig that’s…
The Antidote Darkmatter 29 is Polish carbon at its best
Antidote is a Polish boutique brand that doesn’t outsource production. By fabricating its own carbon-fibre structures, Antidote’s designs aren’t constrained by external suppliers. An in-house approach allows the company to…
SR Suntour Axon-Werx 34 suspension fork review
SR Suntour has been striving hard to dispense with the image of a brand mostly found on entry-level hardtails. Employing a considerable roster of high profile riders, including Olympic gold…