Gary Fisher on a hillside desolate

The godfather of mountain biking tells us about his Hollywood history, inventing the first klunkers, and his plans for a global trail network.

Specialized Status 160

With one model, five frame sizes, mixed wheels, two geometry settings and 160mm travel, the new Specialized Status ticks all the right boxes.

How to find your flow

Andy Barlow from Dirt School shows us how to get there, with some some deliberate techniques and skills to focus on. Follow his expert advice to effortlessly trickle down your…

REI mountain bike deals round-up

Fun fact: REI stands for Recreational Equipment Incoporated. Okay, so that's not exactly very fun for fact but it does help illustrate that REI have been around since 1938.

Pic: Jacob Gibbins

"My best trail? That's a very tricky one. One that pop into my mind immediately is Sticks Pass dropping down from Helvellyn in the Lake District."

The Bold Linkin Ultimate 150: Beautiful to look at, inspiring to ride

With a hidden shock, concealed linkage, and internal tool storage, new Bold Linkin 150 Ultimate is one of the most beautiful trail bikes on the market.

Merida Matts J24 Plus

Merida Matts J24 Plus is a 24in wheel kids mountain bike aimed at riders 129-137cm in height (I won't give you an age range because it is irrelevant).

Knog PWR Mountain Kit

Since the Knog PWR Mountain is a modular design, you can mount it in several different ways and also add other lamp units to the battery.

Endura GV500 Waterproof

Endura GV500 Waterproof is superb with brilliant breathability and great waterproofing. It’s light enough to pack down and the price is really competitive.

7Mesh Skypilot

7Mesh Skypilot is a significant investment for a garment that lives a hard life but the performance of the fabric is impressive as is after-sales service.