Niner Bikes has brought all of the JET9 improvements into a value-packed alloy frameset. Longer travel, slacker geometry and 27.5+…
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The First UCI Mountain Bike Race On Snow!
The 2017 Snow Bike Festival has just announced it will be the very first UCI-accredited race on snow! Get yer…
Review: Specialized Butcher & Slaughter Tyres
Do you run different tyres front to back? Wil reviews the Specialized Butcher & Slaughter combo to see what advantages…
Review: Focus SAM C Team
With 160mm of travel, the SAM is Focus Bikes biggest and baddest full suspension mountain bike. But is it only…
Video: The 2016 Red Bull Foxhunt
Watch the video highlights from the most outrageous downhill race going; the Red Bull Foxhunt!
Video: Danny MacAskill’s Wee Day Out
Danny MacAskill's new video is now available to watch in full, and we've got it here for your viewing pleasure.…
Video: Stans No Tubes Flow MK3 Wheels First Look
The Stans No Tubes MK3 wheels are now available in the UK, and we've got a set of Flow wheels…
Win A Free Specialized Fatboy Fatbike!
Want to meet MTB legend Ned Overend? Want the change to win a free Specialized Fatboy fatbike? Then you better…
Review: Scott Genius LT 700 Tuned
With fingertip control of the Genius LT's 170mm of suspension travel, is it really 2-bikes-in-1?
Pearl Izumi Introduces UK Ambassador Program
Pearl Izumi is searching for keen cyclists to join a new ambassador programme. Have you got what it takes?Â
Video: We Answer Your E-MTB Questions!
We took your questions about e-MTBs, and put them to the Focus e-MTB Product Manager, Alex Glink.
Colin Ross Takes Out The Red Bull Foxhunt!
Gee Atherton had 400 riders to chase down the mountain during the 2016 Red Bull Foxhunt.
Video: The New Focus JAM²
After a day zooming around Frejus in the South of France, Wil takes us through the new 140mm travel E-MTB…
First Ride: The New Focus JAM² Trail Bike
Wil joined the crew from Focus to put the new 140mm travel JAM² through its paces. Is this just another…
Video: Behind The Scenes On Danny Macaskill’s Wee Day Out
We get a behind the scenes look at Danny MacAskill's new video; a Wee Day Out. Puddles, steam trains and…
Poll: Would You Buy A Gearbox Bike?
Do you foresee a gearbox mountain bike in your future? If so, why? And if not; what's holding you back…
Review: Specialized Enduro Expert Carbon 29
Is the Specialized Enduro 29 a long-legged trail bike? Or a burly enduro machine? Barney investigates in his review of…
Review: Burgtec RW Carbon Handlebar & Enduro Mk2 Stem
Just how wide is too wide, and how short is too short? Tom investigates the limits with a Burgtec bar…
Wide Rims & Wide Bars From ENVE Composites
We get a closer look at ENVE's latest plus-sized carbon fibre wheels and some bigger handlebars and shorter stems.
Video: Tweed Valley British Enduro Series Preview
Round #5 of the British Enduro Series will be held up in Scotland this weekend, and we've got some course…
Video: The 2016 GO Outdoors Mountain Mayhem
The GO Outdoors Mountain Mayhem will be celebrating its 20th birthday in 2017! Will you be there? Enjoy this video…
Video: Bikepacking Adventures In Tuscany
Take a couple of minutes out of your day, and transport yourself to beautiful Tuscany on this bikepacking adventure video.
Video: The Final Round Of The PMBA Enduro Series!
The final round of the 2016 PMBA series has been run and won. See the full race report, photos and…
Stages Cycling Adds Power To SRAM X0-1 & XX-1 Cranksets
Want to take your riding to the next level? Stages Power now offers a meter option for SRAM X0-1 and…
Eurobike 2016: American Classic BOOST Conversion Kit
Along with their off-road wheel range, American Classic showed off a kit to convert your existing 142x12mm rear hub into…
Video: Finale Ligure Enduro World Series 2016
Two legends of the sport announce their retirement, and two emerging legends stamp their authority at the final round of…
Video: Fresh Goods Friday Live 312
Wil asks Chipps to smell his finger, and Chipps squashes Jaffa Cakes into a Sticky Pod. Just a normal Friday…
Review: Merida One-Twenty 900
Just how much value has Merida packed into the One-Twenty 7.900? Tom investigates this sporty 120mm travel trail bike.
Tequila Sunrise: The Intense Recluse
Licorice Allsort? Fruit Salad? Tequila Sunrise? What do you think of the paint job on the new Recluse from Intense…
Rotor Introduces New Raptor & Hawk Enduro Cranks
Rotor has introduced a new modular 3-piece crankset designed for trail riders and enduro racers. 100% made in Spain too
US Made Carbon: The Alchemy Arktos
Stealthy carbon goodness. The Alchemy Arktos is a US made carbon enduro bike with unbelievably clean lines. Warning: graphic content…
Video: Inside A Chris King Hub
How do all those angry bees fit inside a Chris King hub? We get a look inside the distinctive Ring…
Cycle Show 2016: MET & Bluegrass Helmets
While MET has been delivering superlight, high-tech helmets, it was their brightly coloured trail lids that caught our attention at…
Cycle Show 2016: Mondraker Bikes
Best known for its radical full suspension bikes and Forward Geometry design, Mondraker is delivering new bikes and new spec…
Video: Fresh Goods Friday Live 311
We check out the new Box 1x11 drivetrain and do a live taste-test of the TORQ beer-flavoured gel from the…
Cycle Show 2016: New Saracen Kili Flyer, Ariel & Zen+
Saracen continues its resurgence with the addition of a new plus hardtail, a redesigned Ariel and a fresh complete options…
Cycle Show 2016: Radon Bikes 7.57kg Jealous Carbon Hardtail
German direct-to-consumer brand Radon has dropped a new full suspension plus bike, and a 7.57kg carbon hardtail. Hot damn!
Cycle Show 2016: New HT Components Pedals
Signature pedals from Aaron Gwin, Jared Graves and Nico Vouilloz from HT Components, plus new colours, new internals and moar…
Cycle Show 2016: Ragley Bikes
Ragley has introduced a number of refinements on the 2017 range, with updates to the Bigwig, Piglet and Bluepig.
Cycle Show 2016: Titanium Full-Susser From Lynskey
Lynskey had a stunning titanium full suspension mountain bike on display at the Cycle Show in Birmingham called the Summit…
Eurobike 2016: Santa Cruz Bicycles
Santa Cruz Bicycles had an enormous stand at Eurobike, which was packed full of eye-candy from both Juliana and Santa…
Exmoor Shredding At The 2016 EX
A brand new event for 2016, The EX is a 3-day mountain bike enduro event held in the Exmoor National…
Peaty’s Pedals Giveaway Competition Has Been WON!
We just gave away a pair of limited edition Steve Peat pedals from Crank Brothers. Did you win? Watch the…
Eurobike 2016: New Formula Forks, Brakes & Wheels
Italian manufacturer Formula unveils a new branding direction at Eurobike, along with new forks, wheels and brakes
Video: Rob Warner & The 2017 Commencal Meta TR
Commencal Meta TR + Rob Warner = hilariousness and much sideways bike action. Grab yourself a cold one and enjoy!
Commencal Launch 2017 Meta TR V4.2
The 2017 Meta TR adds in some new goodies to its playful geometry and 130mm of rear travel. Now with…
Eurobike Trends: 2.6″ Wide Tyres
Is 2.6in the tyre width to end all tyre widths? Wil investigates with some examples from Eurobike 2016 to see…
Video: Enduro World Series Valberg In One Minute!
If you've only got one spare minute in your day, make sure you spend it watching this! Race highlights from…
Fresh Goods Friday 310
Fishy hair gel, beer made from ducks, and our first play with the new Shimano SLX 1x11 drivetrain. It's FRESH…
Poll: Will You Be Buying An iPhone 7?
As usual, people are going ga-ga over the new iPhone. But does it have any useful features for mountain biking?