If you need a knee guard with shin protection, these new Racer FlexAir Combo guards from French brand, Racer, could be the answer.
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Fidlock Twist Uni-Base review
The whole system isn’t cheap and you do need dedicated water bottles, which aren’t cross-compatible, but I think the Fidlock Twist system is fantastic.
Schwalbe Wicked Will tyre review
Only available in 29x2.4in and with extra beef compared to XC models, Schwalbe Wicked Will sits between Racing Ralph and Nobby Nic.
Truvativ Descendant Grips review
Comfy and cushy, the Truvativ Descendant grips have a great feel, work well gloveless and are a massive improvement on previous SRAM grips.
POC Ora Clarity Fabio Ed. Goggles review
The POC Ora Clarity Fabio Ed. is the Fabio Wibmer edition of one of the uber cool Swedish protection brand's four variants of their Ora goggle.
TRP G-Spec E-MTB Disc Brake review
First thing we noticed about the TRP G-Spec E-MTB Disc Brake is it bedded in way quicker than the old Gwin brake. A few hard stops and it was biting.
Pivot Firebird changes its shock position and frame design
Pivot has updated its Pivot Firebird enduro 29er. It now has a vertically mounted shock and mild geometry changes, with electronic suspension as an option
GT Force evolves into high-pivot idler 29er from £3600
GT has a new Force, and this version has 10mm more travel front and rear. Three derivatives are available, giving a broad price and build kit spread.
Five multi-day mountain bike rides: UK bikepacking classics
Planning on doing some riding on holiday? How about making the ride the holiday? Five long-distance classics – pick one and ride it all, or dip in and out.
Dirty Deals 193: Fox Dropframes, Magic Marys, DMR Vaults and more!
This week's midsummer round-up of all the most compelling MTB flavoured bargains on the internet: hardtails, lights, jackets, jerseys, shorts, helmets, tyres, saddles, bars, stems, pedals and disc brakes.
Microshift Advent X review: 1x drivetrain for £135
Microshift Advent X 10 speed drivetrain for single-ring and a wide range cassette (11-48t). New 1x drivetrain for less than £135... take that, inflation!
New Red and Blue grade downhill runs in Elan Valley
The pair of manmade descending trails cost around £70k and were funded by National Lottery and Welsh Government's Tourism Amenity Investment Support.
More saddle adjustment for your Reverb
Progressive geometry has done great things for rider confidence and balance when descending. But for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. And the Newtonian reality of very…
How to make your mountain bike lighter
How to make your bike ride lighter and faster without spending a fortune on carbon fibre wheels or expensive upgrades with diminishing return.
Shimano launches slimmer Saint flat pedals
Shimano dominates the global market for clipless mountain bike pedals, but it also makes a tidy trade in flats. The Japanese cycling component giant has added three new flats to…
Top tips for your first mountain bike race
Here are a bunch of great tips that really will help your first mountain bike go as well as possible. Good luck and have fun!
Liv Embolden 1: first ride review
Liv Embolden 1 is an entry-level full-sussser with 27.5in wheels and 120mm travel via a single-pivot linkage design with flex stays and 130mm RockShox fork.
Hope Union is the British brand’s first clip-in pedal range
Hope F20s are celebrated flats, but if you want to cleat-in the company has three new pedal options for the clipless crew. The Union range is an exciting new departure…
NS Bikes Define AL 170 1: first ride review
NS Bikes Define AL 170 is a big-hitting aluminium enduro bike with 180mm front and 170mm rear travelMullet wheels mix a 29in front and 27.5in rear.
New Orange Bikes EVO is a sharper Alpine 6
Orange has added yet another EVO derivative, this time to its 27.5” model range. The brand’s new Alpine EVO trims back the travel, but adds more progressive frame geometry. Industrial…