If imitation really is the highest form of flattery, then the engineers at Raw must have blushed when they saw the Privateer 161, because when we first set eyes on…
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New Santa Cruz Chameleon goes mullet if you wannit
With the 2022 Santa Cruz Chameleon you can have plenty of different mountain bike flavoured cakes and have a great time eating all of them.
Twenty21 is a new alternative for chains and cassettes
Twenty21 can keep your drivetrain running like new, throughout winter, with its range of chains and cassettes, especially 1x12 bits.
Brendan Fairclough not going to Rampage
After crashing in Switzerland last month, Brendan Fairclough could never have imaged it would cost him his slot at this year’s Rampage.
Bikefinder: sub £1000 mountain bikes in stock now
Quick! There's some mountain bikes in stock somewhere! In the current climate any MTB doesn’t hang around for very long before getting snapped up.
New tread pattern for Onza Ibex trail tyre (tanwall option remains)
After many years, the Onza Obex has finally been given a new tread pattern, with centre block spacing that intends to make you brake more securely.
Guerilla Gravity Pedalhead proves it’s hip to be square (tubed)
Cult Colorado brand Guerilla Gravity have announced a limited edition return of the Pedalhead, a steel framed bike described as "adventurous hardtail".
Cane Creek VALT Progressive Spring review
The Cane Creek VALT Progressive Spring offers the effect of requiring more force to compress the spring as you get deeper into the travel.
New Canyon Exceed and Lux bikes are eXCeptionally cross-country
Canyon are doubling down on their cross-country chops with the new Canyon Exceed hardtails and Canyon Lux full suspension models for 2022.
Specialized Drirelease Tech Tee review
Understated and neutral, you can leave the Specialized Drirelease Tech Tee on before and after a ride and I’ve also taken to wearing it at yoga classes as it stays…
Smith Optics Shift Mag glasses review
The Smith Optics Shift Mag uses a magnetic system to let you rapidly clip the lower frame and arms to one of four different lens options to the upper frame.
Enduro Women’s MT500 Animo LTD jersey review
The Enduro Women's MT500 Animo is a lightweight Enduro/DH women’s jersey as worn by Rachael Atherton – there’s also a men’s version worn by Gee and Dan.
Feedback Sports Ultimate Pro Elite Workstand review
I have few tools or products that I’ve been using for 20 years, which is testament to the build quality of the Feedback Sports Ultimate Pro Elite Workstand.
Race Face Stash Bib review
The two criss-cross straps on the new Race Face Stash bib are surprisingly comfortable and supportive. Race Face has also improved the chamois.
Troy Lee Designs A3 helmet review
The shell of Troy Lee Designs A3 is made from three parts co-moulded together, and that gives TLD’s paint shop the canvas it needs for some amazing designs.
Alloy Transition Scout and Sentinel bring more performance for less money
Transition has taken its latest Scout and Sentinel carbon bikes, and reformed the frame options in aluminium, lowering entry price to some great geo.
Whyte E-180 RS V3: first ride review
The Whyte E-180 RS V3 is self-shuttling gravity enduro machine with 170mm travel out back, paired with a 180mm fork and the Bosch system.
Smith Mainline helmet review
The Smith Mainline helmet boasts excellent air flow, a reasonable weight and some of the best looks I’ve seen on a full face helmet.
Rapha Trail Technical T-Shirt review
Well-known for road bike clothing, Rapha has entered mountain bike market and one of its staple garments is this Trail Technical T-Shirt – is it any good?
SKS Airchecker 2 Pressure Gauge review
This light and simple-to-use SKS Airchecker 2 pressure gauge from the German brand means you never have to worry about running the wrong tyre pressures.