Coming packed full of geometry adjustments, Rocky Mountain’s Instinct C70 has proven to be super adaptable to different tastes and trail types while packing a superb descending character that punches…

Explore the gravel bike and discover how it enhances pedalling efficiency and improves your mountain biking experience.

Learn how Chinese bikes are changing the landscape of the bicycle industry with impressive quality and competitive pricing.

Adidas has owned Five Ten Footwear since 2011, but up until now the original name has remained front and centre on established products such as the Freerider mountain bike shoes. That seems to have…

Smith Optics has a very long history of creating top-notch sunglasses for mountain biking, but I reckon that the Syncline is its best riding shades yet. They’re light, comfortable, breathable, and…

Everywhere, I’m seeing YouTube thumbnails, event posters, social video, and marketing that have all been churned out by AI. While this is just the tip of the iceberg when we consider what other parts…

The updated Giant Anthem Advanced SL 2 is aimed squarely at racers, with modern, technical courses at the heart of its design. It is a classy frameset, with modern geometry that climbs and descends…

Cycling is full of things that people believe to be trends when they first pop up, but some end up becoming expectations on modern bikes, or even complete genres. A hint of scepticism is definitely…

Upon the release of its updated mechanical drivetrains, an updated Shimano Deore M6200 four-piston brake hit the market. As before, it’s consistent, easy to use, and provides just enough power for…

Filled with fluid, pistons, and seals, your bike’s brakes are pretty complicated things, and like everything, they’ll need servicing every once in a while, especially as they’re vital safety…

32-inch wheels are showing up in force at this weekend’s Soldier Hollow World Cup, with both Trek and Scott showing up with prototype 32-inchers. But it’s not just those two brands showing interest…

Last weekend, I headed over to the final Ex Enduro both to revel in the top-notch riding it offers and to race an e-mountain bike. But since finishing the event, my time on an e-MTB has thrown a real…

32-inch wheels have been a huge talking point over the past few years, and they’re seeing quite the emergence on the gravel race and cross-country scene. Having unveiled a 32-inch prototype on a…

Cotic describes this sixth-generation Escapade as a ‘progressive gravel bike’ with large tyre clearances and a plethora of mounting points; this steel, hand-built in the UK masterpiece is an…

With sore shoulders and empty legs, I’ve just returned from the final edition of Ex Enduro. It came to an end with a standing ovation after a 10-year tenure on the MTB race calendar, and I’ve come…

As slop season is on the way, it’s prudent to have a decent-length front mudguard fitted. French company Zefal has an offering in the rather nice shape of the Zefal Deflector FM40.
I’ve been very…

We may earn affiliate commission from some of the links on this pageIf you’re partial to a spot of home workshop bike tinkering, there’s a very solid chance you’ve got absolutely everything you need…

The first new tyre added to Maxxis’s Minion lineup in quite a while is the DHX. Built to boost control, support, and traction on downhill tracks, the brand has created a mighty predictable and…

We’ve weighed in on the electric/mechanical debate quite a bit over the years, but as I’ve had as many positive experiences as I have negative with both, I’ve landed on a real preference for…

Factor reckons that gravel racing is evolving at a very rapid pace, and to a degree, the brand is correct. Road bike aero technologies, like deep-section rims and slippery tube shapes, are finding…

We’re now at the point where the wild designs of mountain biking’s earlier days have plateaued a little, and that’s no bad thing, as modern MTBs perform very well consistently no matter which brand…

Giro’s Chamber TR shoes take the brand’s downhill tech and whittle it down into a trail-going clipless shoe. While it’s rammed full of useful features, like its superb power transfer, support, and…

SRAM’s T-Type or Transmission drivetrains bring very sizable benefits to mountain bikes, with even plenty of gravel bikes adopting the mech hangerless technology thanks to the wireless AXS protocols…

The USWE Race 2.0 hydration pack uses a connection system that is simple and quick to use, with fit and adjustability that works straight out of the box. It’s lightweight, stable, and paired with a…

Since 2009, we’ve seen MotoGP riders instantly double in size after their mighty spills. That’s come thanks to Alpinestars’ active airbag technology, which deploys just before or during a crash. Now,…