Why Innerleithen’s mountain bike centre won’t now be housed in a renovated...
The Caerlee Mill site at Innerleithen could still host the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre, but only if the existing structure is torn down firstInnerleithen’s promised mountain bike innovation centre...
View ArticleDownhill racing shows “brilliance, and moments when I’m bored watching,” says...
We sat down with Greg Williamson and Will Longden of the Madison Saracen team to find out their views on TV coverage, race tracks, qualifying formats and the rising costs of elite downhill racing....
View ArticleWill Brendan Fairclough ever ride Red Bull Rampage again? Not likely, on the...
Brendan Fairclough and Ollie Wilkins break silence and talk through their Red Bull Rampage resultBrendan Fairclough rides during the finals of the Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah, USA on October 12,...
View ArticlePivot’s new Shuttle LT gets the exotic Bosch Performance CX Race motor, but...
The Pivot Shuttle LT will use Bosch's CX Race motor for 2025 instead of the brand new gen 5 Performance CX.Pivot Shuttle LTThe Pivot Shuttle LT has a new look for 2025 and gets the fancy Bosch CX Race...
View ArticleThe Gorewear Lupra is a top-rated MTB jacket for fending off those winter...
With a regular price tag of £189.99, the Gorewear Lupra is usually a hefty investment, but now you can pick one up for just £119.99 in this MTB jacket deal.The Gore Lupra jacket is a fantastic...
View ArticleCotic’s new Rocket e-bike is ultra expensive, and gets a lowly 418Wh external...
The first new e-bike with an external battery in seven years? Cotic’s Rocket UK-built e-bike uses its custom steel tubing, Shimano EP801 motor and a 418Wh battery, but prices start at £8,799.Cotic...
View ArticleMerida’s two new e-bikes are night and day: a super heavyweight with full...
Merida launches the eOne-Eighty and the eOne-Sixty SL, both with Bosch power: check out the full range including pricesMerida eOne-Sixty SL 10kMerida has two new e-bikes out, one is just about the...
View ArticleThe clocks are going back this weekend, but with the Magicshine Monteer 12000...
If you're looking to hit the trails after dark, now is the time to get yourself a front light. The Magicshine Monteer 12000 is the most powerful option you can buy and it's currently on offer with a...
View Article27.5in aint dead! Lapierre’s new Overvolt e-bike can be mullet, 29er or full...
The Lapierre's new Overvolt AM gets a Bosch CX Gen 5 motor and 800Wh and 600Wh battery options tooLapierre Overvolt AMFrench bike brand Lapierre has updated its all-mountain e-bike for 2025, with five...
View ArticleGlentress an accident hot spot, with around 50% of mountain rescue callouts...
There's a flip-side to the popularity of the trails at Glentress, and that's a higher burden on the local mountain rescue team. If this is the first time you’ve ridden in a while then play it safe....
View ArticleI’ve been mountain biking around the UK for over 20 years, and here are my 12...
Winter can be an incredible time of year for exploring natural trails, especially if you get crisp cold days with blue skies and incredible views. We've picked out a selection that ride well in all...
View ArticleThe Trail Pot launches a new central fund to help finance trail-building...
The Trail Pot is a new central charity fund seeking to foster a "sustainable and thriving biking community across the country" and give cash for new singletrack.Shimano New Trail Born FundTrail Pot is...
View ArticleFox Racing aims to light up the winter months with its new reflective Lunar...
The new Lunar collection from Fox clothing adds a practical angle to looking good during the winter months.Fox Lunar collectionDark nights, shorter days, not seeing the sun until spring time of year is...
View ArticleGet 400% assistance and an overrun boost with Shimano’s new race-winning...
Developed with the E-EDR Yeti and Orbea teams, this new e-bike software is race-proven and free to download for anyone with a Shimano EP801-equipped e-bike. Orbea Rise with Shimano EP801 motorShimano’s...
View ArticleIf you’re looking for a helmet light but don’t want to spend a fortune, this...
We gave the Sigma Buster 700 light 9 out of 10 in our review when it was £69.99, but the price has now dropped to £44.72.Sigma Buster 700The clocks have changed and dark evenings are upon us, so now is...
View ArticleSee-through Ohlins shock shows cavitation in action, and the reveals the...
Ohlins has built a transparent shock and put it on a dyno, so you can easily see the effects of cavitation. Detail of Ohlins TTX22M coil shock on YT Decoy MX Uncaged 9 eMTBIf you’re an experienced...
View ArticleThe Black Friday mountain bike sales have started early, here’s everything...
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales offically get going on November 29th this year, but Amazon and the rest are already dropping prices on some of the best mountain bike gear... I've done the leg...
View ArticleYamaha to stop selling e-bikes amid ‘significant softening of the market’ and...
In a bulletin to dealers, Yamaha US announces it is withdrawing from the e-bike market.Yamaha Moro 07US dealers have been informed that Yamaha is exiting the e-bike market by the end of 2024. The news,...
View ArticleWhat do the hottest SL e-bikes really weigh? We put 8 of the best models on...
Talk of e-bike weights has come thick and fast this year, as every brand looks to launch some kind of lightweight e-bike. In the first part of our massive SL E-Bike of the Year test, we put 8 bikes on...
View Article2024 MTB gift guide: the most exciting, useful and inspiring Christmas gifts...
Mountain bike gifts from under $10, all tested and recommended by our team of expert reviewersXmas Gift Guide hero imageHere are solid ideas for gifts for the mountain biker in your life. Every budget...
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