If you’re a rider that’s focused on shredding singletrack rather than bike parks, the Nukeproof Reactor Pro 290 Alloy is a superb mid-travel trail bike.
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Focus Jam 6.9 review
The Focus Jam 6.9 is incredibly clean and it’ll stay that way for a long time because there are no cables scuffing the frame or fork crown.
Trail Bike of the Year Winner! Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp review
The Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp is drop-dead gorgeous, mega-adjustable, adaptable, you can ride it harder than any other trail bike in its category.
Vittoria Pit Stop TNT tyre sealant review
If you’re looking for the best tubeless tyre sealant, Vittoria offers its Pit Stop TNT product. It is a thin sealant and it retained this viscosity when chilled, however we…
Orange Seal Endurance tyre sealant review
Orange Seal claims its Endurance sealant can last up to 120 days before it dries out, which is about four times as long as its regular stuff and you only…
Zefal Deflector FM30 Front mudguard review
If you’re looking for the best mountain bike front mudguard and don’t want to spend over £20, this Zefal Deflector is a great option. We tested the FM20 previously, but…
Mudhugger FRX Front mudguard review
The Mudhugger FRX is a one-piece injection moulded mudguard made in the UK from 100 per cent recycled black polypropylene. Like other best mountain bike mudguards like the Rapid Racer…
RRP Proguard Bolt-On mudguard review
Being able to bolt the mudguard directly to the fork brace eliminates the most annoying thing about even the best MTB mudguards – the zip-ties. These rub on the lowers,…
Unior Pro Home Set 1600 CN review
With its bright blue briefcase, the Unior Pro Home Set is certainly a distinctive option among the best tool kits on the market. Open up the box and the contents…
Topeak Prepbox 18 review
Inside Topeak’s sturdy briefcase is a well-organised selection of tools held securely by dual-density foam and it’s right up there with the best tool kits on the market. There are…
Park Tool AK-3 Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit review
It’s fair to say that Park Tool is the biggest name in bike tools, and its products are ubiquitous in workshops throughout the world – including ours. The brand’s Advanced…
Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit review
With its fold-out soft binder case, the Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit resembles the kind of set-up a pro team mechanic would use at a race. It’s beautifully made…
Five of our favourite singletrack-focused routes
Those thin, winding trails we call singletrack are the reason we ride. Singletrack IS mountain biking. So, here’s to stellar singletrack!
No more Maestro? Giant Anthem goes single pivot
Giant Anthem changes suspension design and geometry to better cope with modern World Cup XC courses where everything is short 'n' steep 'n' very, very fast.
Hot Stuff: Yeti’s £11k ebike, new Garmin Edge, Race Face pants and more
What we’re excited about this month: Yeti 160E T1, SRAM HS2 rotor, DT Swiss e-bike wheels, Etnies MTB shoe, Look X-Track pedal, Specialized winter gloves...
Ergon SM Enduro Comp saddle review
Ergon makes some great products, including one of the best mountain bike saddles; this SM Enduro Comp. It is a new saddle from the German accessory brand that features a…
After The Storm film invites bike world to #RIDEOVERRACISM
Short film conceived to create engagement and debate, to start conversations and ultimately lead to increased awareness on diversity within mountain biking.
The Arrival is an exclusive carbon 29er from Canadian brand We Are One
The Arrival by We Are One is about as exclusive a bike as you’ll ever see. Buy one and you can pretty much rest assured you’ll never see another.…
Best Cyber Monday Backcountry mountain bike deals
US retailer Backcountry are ramping up their deals as we finish prime sales season with lots of great products discounted up to half-price. We've dug through them all to bring…
Selle Italia SLR Boost Lady Superflow women’s saddle review
Selle Italia has had a strong presence in the women’s saddle market with the Selle Italia Diva Gel – a long standing favourite for many women riders looking for the…