How you set up your handlebars, shifters, brake levers and grips can have a huge impact on how your mountain bike rides and feels, so…
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How to set up mountain bike suspension: forks and rear shocks
Everything you need to know about how to set up your mountain bike suspension. We're covering both suspension forks and rear shocks in this guide.
Clipless versus flats: which pedal system is best for mountain biking?
Clipless versus flats. Can clipless help us with better power, control and efficiency? We jumped onto the Wattbike and found a big difference.
Be a better rider: how to choose the best line
How to plan ahead on the trails and pick the savviest lines. Ride smarter.
Whyte E-160 RSX electric mountain bike review
When we tested the Whyte E-160 back in 2021, our only real criticism of the bike was how fiddly it was to remove the battery.…
The Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon LT 2 electric mountain bike review
With 165mm of travel, the Cannondale Moterra Neo Carbon LT 2 is one of the suspension heavy hitters in this test. At 26.51kg (58.44lb), it’s…
Bosch’s new Performance SX e-bike motor brings full-fat power in a lightweight package
Is 2023 the year of the ‘diet’ emtb? With Specialized dropping the new Levo SL and multiple brands joining the fold with new models there…
Stand down Magic Mary, the new Schwalbe Tacky Chan is here
There’s a new gravity tyre in town. Schwalbe’s new Tacky Chan (pun fans rejoice) has been developed by the Commencal/MucOff team to help some of…
Mondraker Crafty Carbon R electric mountain bike review
Mondraker splits its e-mtb range by intended use. And in the enduro/all mountain category alone it has four unique platforms: Dusk, Chaser, Crafty and Crafty…
Bosch offers 600 watts of peak power with its new ‘diet’ eMTB motor
Bosch joins the half-fat eMTB motor brigade with the new Performance Line SX; new motor, new battery, new displays and controls, and new features on…
Giant Trance X Advanced E+ 1 electric mountain bike review
It should come as no surprise that the Trance X Advanced E+ 1 shares a lot of design cues with the analog Trance X Advanced.…
Orange’s Switch 6 gets a whole lot more progressive
From enduro racing to trials riding, the Switch 6 is a popular and versatile beastie, and Orange thought long and hard before messing with a…
Rachel Atherton is back, and she’s got her eyes on the Fort William World Champs
Rachel Atherton needs no introduction. She’s been a fixture on downhill race podiums since her elite career began in the early 2000s, and along the…
The updated E-Zesty is the only bike you need, according to Lapierre
First launched back in 2019, the original E-Zesty was one of the first light assist or ‘diet’ eMTBs. It had a carbon frame, 27.5mm wheels…
Canyon Neuron:ON CF 8 eMTB first ride review
Canyon has another new e-bike; the redesigned Neuron:ON. But does it complement the recently released Strive:ON, Torque:ON, and award-winning Spectral:ON, or does it just muddy…
Look out grownups – the latest Specialized e-bike is just for kids
This is no ordinary kids hardtail mountain bike. Yes, it’s got some choice suspension and gearing. Yes, the geometry is designed for proper off-road riding.…
Hot on the heels of her Lenzerheide victory, Atherton sets her sights on Leogang
What. A. Race. And what a victory! After a couple of years away from full-time racing, Rachel Atherton is back and straight back on the…
The Canyon Neuron:ON has been updated and is ready for adventure
Designed for all-round adventuring, the redesigned Canyon Neuron:ON now has carbon models as well as alloy, with up-to-date geometry, beefier suspension, the newest Bosch motor…
Greyp G6.6 eMTB review
If you are a modern e-bike brand that was originally part of Rimac Automobili, the high-end electric sports car company, and then you are bought…
We answer your most common electric mountain bike questions
E-bikes – they’re everywhere! And electric mountain bikes are a common sight on trails all over the planet; they’ve even got their own elite race…