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5 ways to get fitter on your e-bike (without even trying)
Without getting lost in the weeds of complex training theory, all you really need to achieve a high degree of fitness for mountain biking is…
Whyte 909 X Enduro hardtail review
Now, you are probably thinking, £3.5k for a hardtail and the frame isn’t steel or carbon? Well, we thought the exact same thing when the…
Ratboy is back! The Red Bull Hardline ’23 lineup is all killer, no filler.
The Red Bull Hardline is a highlight of the downhill racing calender. Absolutely massive jumps, mind-blowing speed, and racing it this year is an absolutely…
New Canyon Connected app offers a ‘digital garage’, GPS tracking and more
Bosch has an app. Specialized has an app. Giant has an app. And as of today, Canyon has an app too. And it’s not just…
Pinarello’s new Dogma XC mountain bike is patent-pending… and raced by Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot
This weekend sees the season opener for the 2022 UCI XC World Series in Nové Město, Czech Republic, and as well as some of the…
Forbidden Druid V2 X0 first ride review
One look at Forbidden’s currently unnamed downhill bike tells you everything you need to know about the direction the second generation Druid would take. Well,…
Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo SL Gen 2 e-bike first ride review
If ever there was a bike that I totally misjudged, it was the original Specialized Levo SL. Launched in Feb 2020, it instantly had what…
Specialized doesn’t want you to notice the new Turbo Levo SL Gen 2
What are the hallmarks of the best bikes? Is it comfort, performance, great suspension or low weight? With the updated Turbo Levo SL, Specialized argue…
Everything mountain bikers need to know about ticks and how to remove them
Fresh air, big views, long descents and lush vegetation – mountain biking allows us to access all of these good things. But the slight downside…
Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite review
The Nukeproof Scout started life as a burly, dirt jump/4-cross bike. But over the years the Scout has broadened its horizons, maturing into a capable…
Vitus E-Sommet VRX e-bike review
When we first tested the Shimano EP8 equipped Vitus E-Sommet VRX back in 2021, we were impressed by the build kit and competitive pricing. But…
Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ Elite e-bike first ride review
The new Liv Intrigue X Advanced E+ is a new take on the lightweight emtb, weighing in at a claimed 18.8kg. But the twist is…
The GT Sensor is back bigger… and smaller
GT has overhauled the Sensor, creating what it calls the ‘most capable trail bike it’s ever designed’. There three main options to the new Sensor…
Zerode Katipo Deluxe with Pinion gearbox first ride review
After riding, racing and testing mountain bikes for decades, this is the first bike where I’ve received instructions on how best to change gear. And…
YT Decoy Core 4 MX e-bike review
Say hello to the 2023 YT Decoy Core 4 MK 1.35. Okay, so the MK1.35 tag isn’t part of its official title, we added that…
E-bike fitness training: increase your strength, handle your eMTB better
I’m not going to lie, dedicated e-bike training protocols are a lot like e-bike specific bike components…mostly hype. But if you’ve ridden an e-bike for…
Protection, without the weight? The new Vittoria Air-Liner Light tyre insert
Tyre inserts are beloved of enduro riders and downhillers alike for their rim and puncture protection: But for XC racers, downcountry riders, and all the…
Feedback Sports new Pro Mechanic workstand and tools
Keeping your bike in tip top shape at home (and on the road) might just have become a lot easier as Feedback Sports has just…
Endura helmets now available in U.S.
Scottish brand Endura, known for high quality functional mountain bike worn by athletes and riders worldwide, including the legendary Danny MacAskill, are introducing it’s highly…