SRAM's wireless AXS drivetrain delivers cutting-edge technology flawless shifting, but the standard shift lever takes some getting used to compared to a traditional unit. This optional alternative makes the experience…
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How to climb up (almost) anything on an e-bike
E-bike climbing skills. Power on tap and extra weight demand a different approach to get the best out of your e-bike, especially on steep climbs and steps.
Our pick of the best mountain bike light deals right now
All of these mountain bike light deals have more than 20% knocked off their price. And they all have at least 2000 lumen of illuminating power.
How are your trails coping after the Lockdown biking boom?
Over the past 18 months, riding has been a lifeline for many but a mixed blessing for the state of our trails; we sound out some of the biggest stakeholders…
Knolly Tyaughton is a steel or titanium hardcore hardtail from Canada
Knolly Tyaughton takes the SuperBoost spacing standard to hardtails, with both steel or titanium frame options and big fork compatibility.
My best trail: as chosen by Bernard Kerr
Bernard Kerr’s stoppies, manuals and Reliant Robin wheelies are stuff of legend. The man’s not bad at his day job either, having just taken a hat-trick of wins at the…
Nukeproof MiXes it up with mullet Giga and Mega frames
The mixed wheel size trend remains a strong theme in mountain biking. Many brands are transitioning their long-travel 27.5” frames to run with 29er forks and wheels at the front.…
Is mountain biking damaging your iPhone’s camera?
An incorrectly configured handlebar mount could be one of the worst things you do to your iPhone's camera when mountain biking.
SR Suntour Durolux R2C2 Boost EQ fork review
The beefy SR Suntour Durolux R2C2 uses 36mm stanchions, a hollow-crown construction and a casting incorporating a slick and effective bolt-on mudguard.
RockShox Zeb Ultimate fork review
Look around enduro and e-bikes and it’s clear this RockShox Zeb Ultimate competes directly with Fox 38 to be the best longer-travel fork on the market.
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 review
The Marzocchi Bomber Z1 uses technology from parent company Fox to offer quality damping and construction with less adjustability for a lower price.
Öhlins RXF 38 M.2 fork review
The Öhlins RXF 38 M.2 shares features and internals with the fork Loic Bruni has won World Championships on, but does this race pedigree stack up for us?
Fox Float 38 Performance Elite fork review
It’s a fast-changing market, but for now at least, the Fox Float 38 Performance Elite is our new performance benchmark. It comes at a cost though,
DVO Onyx SC D1 fork review
Boutique US brand DVO offers a couple of longer-travel forks, with this 170mm travel DVO Onyx SC D1 being its beefiest single crown.
“If you say women’s riding isn’t impressive you’re living under a rock”
Canadian DH racer turned freeride star Micayla Gatto tells us about the mixed-media edit that made her famous, riding at Red Bull formation, and her Type Z personality.
What makes us tired when we ride (and what can we do about it)?
What makes us tired when we ride? Pretty much everything, it seems, from the climbs to the descents, the terrain, the temperature and even how well we slept last night.
Five easy-ish routes for new mountain bikers
The perfect place to start for new riders and young ‘uns – all killer, no filler mileage. Counties covered: Dorset, Cumbria, Oxfordshire, Lancashire and West Yorkshire.
Most wanted: Orange Switch 6 Team £5200
The Orange Switch 6 Team has race-focused geometry, custom-tuned suspension and components and a ride intention you would expect from an Orange.
Hot stuff: Hayes Dominion, Mavic Crossmax XL, Manitou Dorado and more
What we’re excited about this month: Hayes Dominion A2 disc brakes, Mavic Crossmax XL S wheels, Manitou Dorado Pro fork, The Book of Cannondale, Sungod Airas glasses, VHS Slapper Tape,…
The EX Enduro is one to stick on your bucket list
The dust – and there was plenty of that – has settled on another edition of The Ex Enduro: an action packed three days of racing.