The name Deemax reminds me of those legendary yellow wheels from the noughties, but we should really think of it as the Mavic’s gravity division. This new open face helmet…
£127.99
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Forbidden’s Dreadnought V2 has even longer chainstays than the original high-pivot enduro sled. And after two days riding it I think it’s the right move
Given the updates to the Druid V2 trail bike and the recently launched Supernought DH bike, it should come as no surprise that version two of Forbidden’s enduro platform –…
£9,299.00
The Mondraker Dune XR forced me to work harder on the climbs, but paid back with interest on the descents with more agility and wider grins!
Mondraker has already thrown its hat in the best lightweight e-bike ring with the talented Neat. Now the Spanish brand is bringing in the big guns, with the 165mm travel…
£11,999.00
The Race Face Chester is one of the softest mountain bike grips I’ve ever tested
Enter Race Face’s new Chester grip, which the brand reckons is its most advanced grip ever. In part that’s down to an all-new tread design, but perhaps more importantly an…
£24.95
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I’ve been a flat pedal convert for over a decade, but the Scott Shr-alp has lured me back to clipless riding
Scott’s Shr-alp shoe is big. I don’t mean ponderously long like a clown’s, I’m talking about the space inside, the actual box where your foot sits, which in this case…
£119.99
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Looking for the fastest direct-sales downhill bike? The Canyon Sender CFR 29 would be my first choice if I was going racing again
With the CLLCTV Factory race team, CLLCTV FMD and CLLCTV Pirelli teams all racing the Sender, Canyon’s commitment to DH racing at the very highest level is second to none.…
£5,999.00
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The YT Tues might be 5 years old, but if I was buying a DH bike today, this is where I’d spend my money
Spotted in 2018 ridden by Aaron Gwin, then launched in Feb of 2019, the current 29in YT Tues is now officially 5 years old. That’s the same year that YT…
£5,999.00
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Propain’s Rage 3 CF DH race bike has 215mm of travel and can be built around 29in or MX wheels – just don’t pick the wrong wheel size
As raced by Phil Atwill and his Propain Positive World Cup team mates, and ridden by YouTube star, Remi Metailler, the Propain Rage is built for the roughest tracks, gnarliest…
£6,319.00
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I love the Fox Union Clipless shoes’ wipe-clean upper, but they aren’t as comfortable as Crankbrothers
Fox hit a home run with its latest Union flat pedal shoes, going straight into the shortlist of best mountain bike shoes. Can it do the same with the clip-in…
£159.99
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7Mesh is going backwards with its Airmap technology, the Cache Anorak jacket is an expensive disappointment
If you haven’t come across 7Mesh, the brand was formed by ex-Arcteryx employees looking to take cycling clothing to the next level. Based out of the mountain bike mecca that…
£330.00
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I tested SRAM’s XX Eagle AXS T-Type transmission for 16 months and loved the sweet shifting and impressive durability, but discovered it’s far from indestructible
SRAM revolutionised MTB drivetrains over ten years ago with the launch of the single-ring XX1. Now, its new XX and X0 Eagle AXS transmissions promise equally significant gains in strength,…
£1,800.00
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I tested the latest Specialized Epic 8 Evo, and couldn’t believe the transformation from XC racer to down-country ripper
The new Epic 8 Evo isn’t the pumped up race machine it once was, weight and stiffness are no longer the driving forces any more and really it’s impossible to…
£8,000.00
I hate to admit it, but the AI suspension control on the new Specialized S-Works Epic 8 works better than a brain ever could
Specialized’s new S-Works Epic 8 is possibly the fastest XC MTB ever made and definitely the most high tech. It’s not just the latest RockShox Flight Attendant Ai suspension that…
£12,000.00
I tested the super-dynamic Lapierre E-Zesty AM 9.4 and thought I’d found my perfect e-bike – then the motor stopped working
The Lapierre E-Zesty was the original mid-power trail/enduro bike – a pioneering model that saw the potential of a lightweight chassis and minimal assistance. Back then, it was in a…
£5,999.00
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I tested the latest Commencal Meta V5 Race, and it was unlike any other enduro bike I’ve ridden recently
Mention the name Meta to any veteran mountain biker and it will evoke fond memories. Personally speaking, I had a Commencal Meta SX back in around 2007, and a Meta…
£4,583.33
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The new Fox Defend 3L Water is the best e-bike jacket going: extra coverage, more waterproofing and a DWR that’s built to last
Fox’s latest Defend 3L Water jacket is designed to go into battle with the rain, it uses a 3-layer fabric that blends polyester and elastane, and that gives it a…
£259.99
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The Kali Protectives Cascade helmet is a smart eco-choice, and it doesn’t scrimp on protection either
Kali has traditionally focused on the safety side of mountain bike helmet design but it claims the new Cascade also features a ton of recycled content, so it will protect…
£189.99
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Merida’s new eOne-Sixty 875 Lite can pack in a whopping 1,110Wh of battery power, making it the longest-range e-bike I’ve ever ridden
With a split range, the latest Merida eOne-Sixty takes a two-pronged approach with the aim of satisfying two distinct e-bike customers. The eOne-Sixty CF goes after the rider seeking less…
£6,000.00
Norco’s new Optic is the bike I’ve been waiting for: gravity suspension and aggressive geometry meets some very short travel
It’s been more than four years since we’ve seen a Norco for sale in the UK, after distribution through Evans Cycles fell apart, but now in 2024 Norco is back…
Scott’s 2024 Voltage eRide 900 Tuned mid-power e-bike prioritises grins over grams and is all the better for it
With the same motor and a similar profile to the ultralight Lumen, but with more travel and a broader remit, the new 17.9kg Voltage promises to amp up the experience…
£10,999.00