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‘Electric Rally’? Specialized reckons it has created a new genre with the Levo R e-MTB
‘Electric Rally’? Specialized reckons it has created a new genre with the Levo R e-MTB
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SRAM’s most powerful brake, the Maven, adds new SwingLink feature and smaller pistons for more control without sacrificing power
SRAM’s most powerful brake, the Maven, adds new SwingLink feature and smaller pistons for more control without sacrificing power
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Pembree D3A flat pedals
Pembree D3A flat pedals
Everything you would need from a flat pedal but rusty pins mar otherwise awesome build quality
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Teravail expands its range to include new gravel and bikepacking cockpits
Teravail expands its range to include new gravel and bikepacking cockpits
From tyres and rims, to drop and flat handlebars especially for gravel and bikpacking
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Hope’s all new HB912 short-travel mountain bike is a thing of beauty, but you’ll need around £8,000 to make it yours
Hope’s all new HB912 short-travel mountain bike is a thing of beauty, but you’ll need around £8,000 to make it yours
At Corebike 2026, Hope unveiled its latest addition into the mountain bike market, and boy, is it pretty?
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Cilo Kyano HC1 e-MTB review
Cilo Kyano HC1 e-MTB review
A great agile and fun ride, but geometry leaves room for improvement and the EP8 is a tough sell in the current market
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‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)
‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)
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Are 32″ wheels (or at least one 32″ wheel) really the future? Starling’s new Big Bird, Lewis’s LHP+ brakes + more from Renthal, Seido and Fast Suspension
Are 32″ wheels (or at least one 32″ wheel) really the future? Starling’s new Big Bird, Lewis’s LHP+ brakes + more from Renthal, Seido and Fast Suspension
We check out Starling's 32" bike and more!
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News

2026 dangerholm scott scale rc hero 1

Is this crazy custom mish-mash creation the future of gravel? Dangerholm works his magic on Scott’s Scale RC

Dangerholm's been at it again! This time he's taken Scott's rigid MTB platform and transformed it into an aero gravel machine

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    2026 starling big bird hero

    ‘Mega Mullet’ is officially a thing as Starling launches new 29/32-inch wheeled Big Bird… but brand remains unconvinced by growing big wheel trend

    The British steel specialist has jumped on the big wheel bandwagon with its latest creation... but surprisingly, its founder doesn't sound entirely on board with what 32" could bring to riders and the bike industry as a whole

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    2026 boyd reiver hero

    Light or rowdy? Boyd’s new Jocassee and Reiver gravel wheels cover both ends of the spectrum

    Boyd introduced two new wheelsets primed to please all kinds of gravel riders

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    2026 nobl signature 36 hero 2

    Nobl simplifies MTB wheel choice with Signature 36 and 38 wheelsets

    Fresh hoops from Nobl prioritise torsional flex and boosts strength with reinforced rim lips

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    2026 specialized ota update 1

    Specialized delivers Levo 4 power boost with free OTA update

    18-22% performance increase plus new features delivered to e-MTB via app

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    2026 renthal revo-thc and revo-dhc hero

    Renthal clips into the clipless pedal market with new Revo-DHC and Revo-TRC pedals for gravel, trail, enduro and downhill

    The Revo-DHC might be the largest and most adjustable pedal we've ever seen but it weighs 622g

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    2026 merida etmo hero 1

    Merida has built the Bosch-equipped ETMO to get more people out on bikes and prices start at £3,650

    Merida is bucking recent pricing trends thanks to efficient manufacturing techniques

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    Deviate Cycles is back: Scottish high-pivot mountain bike specialist returns after liquidation woes, but removes e-MTBs from its line-up (for now)

    After closing before the new year, Deviate reopens its global online shop but pauses the sale of its new e-MTB

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    Reviews

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    Fox Racing Union Boa All Weather Clipless Shoes

    Top of their class in both waterproofing and comfort, but very hard to remove.

    £244.99
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    Reserve Fillmore Tubeless Valves

    Perhaps the best tubeless valves around, but they're not cheap

    £50.00
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    Leatt HydraDri ProFlat 7.0 Boa shoes

    A waterproof shoe that's actually waterproof, but zip can get sticky

    £209.00
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    Tailfin Bar Cage

    Simple yet secure - a genuinely good bar bag option but the whole system requires investment

    £110.00
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    Mudhugger Shorty 2026 Fox 36 Bolt-On Mudhugger EVO MTB Mudguard

    Superb stability and good coverage, although some mud still flings through

    £33.99
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    DMR VMAX clipless pedal review

    Affordable, tough and attractive UK-friendly pedals, but clipping in can be a little vague

    £110.00
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    Canyon Deflectr RLS helmet review

    Lab-proven safety in top-notch helmet, though Highbar won't suit everyone

    £160.00
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    Leatt MTB HydraDri 6.0 waterproof jacket

    As breathable as a waterproof jacket can get, but missing some creature comforts

    £300.00
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    Buyers Guides

    Best winter mountain bike tyres 2026: top grip for your slip

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    Best mountain bike jackets 2025 — top weatherproof options for men and women

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    Best gravel bikes 2025 — drop-bar bikes for off-road riding

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    Best MTB grips 2025 – top affordable options to revitalise the feel of your MTB

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    Confused by Shimano’s huge range of mountain bike drivetrains? From CUES to XTR, here’s everything you need to know about Shimano MTB components

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    Best mountain bike pedals 2025 – the best options from XC to Enduro

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    Features

    Norco’s lightweight e-MTB blends confidence with an agile ride – Norco Sight VLT TQ C2 first ride review

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    “I want to make sure I retire knowing that I gave it absolutely everything I had”: Joe Breeden on building the Nukeproof Axess Racing team

    2026 nukeproof axess racing Joe Breeden. Credit: SurSun Bike Holidays – Credit: SurSun Bike Holidays
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    Super fat grips from Pembree, Hunt’s enduro wheelset, more XC rubber from Pirelli, Markus Stitz’s latest book and Ride Wrap’s complete protection kit

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    Six ways to survive winter riding if you hate mud

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    More aero, more speed and made for racing: Basso Palta III first ride review

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    Silver rims are back baby! Crankbrothers’ Synthesis Enduro wheelset and more from Topeak, Fizik, Pirelli and Michelin

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    Opinion

    Steve Thomas-

    ‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)

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    Rule makers vs rule breakers – does the UCI have any power over regular riders?

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    Steve Thomas-

    Mountain biking has become gentrified… but is that progress?

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    Mick Kirkman-

    Orbea’s Rallon RS may be a glimpse into the future of e-MTB… but I just don’t have the cash

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    A ban on drop bars by the organisers of America’s most famous mountain bike race won’t actually solve any problems

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    Steve Thomas-

    Cyclocross is awesome, and every mountain biker needs to watch it

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