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Is Avinox’s super powerful motor too much for gravel? The Megamo Along e-gravel bike boasts the drive system everyone is talking about, plus clearance for 50mm tyres
Is Avinox’s super powerful motor too much for gravel? The Megamo Along e-gravel bike boasts the drive system everyone is talking about, plus clearance for 50mm tyres
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I tried to beat Wout Van Aert in a UCI gravel race
I tried to beat Wout Van Aert in a UCI gravel race
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From a homegrown bike park to three-time Red Bull Hardline winner: Gracey Hemstreet reveals all on her rapid rise to glory
From a homegrown bike park to three-time Red Bull Hardline winner: Gracey Hemstreet reveals all on her rapid rise to glory
Starting her career on family-run trails, Gracey Hemstreet is leaving quite the mark on elite downhill racing at a young age. We caught up with her to learn more about her rise to DH fame, and her goals moving forward
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Scott goes Bold with new Spark RC featuring reworked integrated shock design
Scott goes Bold with new Spark RC featuring reworked integrated shock design
New cross-country bike takes a leaf out of Scott-aquired Bold Cycles' book chasing a lower centre of gravity
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Downhill tech comes to… gravel? Rimpact unveils gravel-specific Tuned Mass Damper
Downhill tech comes to… gravel? Rimpact unveils gravel-specific Tuned Mass Damper
The TMD Gravel claims to bring a smoother ride to all types of gravel bikes
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Tailfin HydroMount
Tailfin HydroMount
Simple, secure and effective way to add extra storage
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“Most cargo bikes are built to haul stuff. Levo 4 X is built to haul ass”: The Specialized Levo 4 X goes bikepacking
“Most cargo bikes are built to haul stuff. Levo 4 X is built to haul ass”: The Specialized Levo 4 X goes bikepacking
If there's not already enough versions of Specialized's Levo 4 around, the brand has unveiled another and it's primed for bikepacking adventures and yes, it's a Levo 4 but with racks
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Everyone is talking about 32-inch wheels… but can you actually buy 32-inch bikes and kit right now? Here’s everything we know about that caters for cycling’s trendiest new wheel size
Everyone is talking about 32-inch wheels… but can you actually buy 32-inch bikes and kit right now? Here’s everything we know about that caters for cycling’s trendiest new wheel size
Fancy a dip into the 32-inch wheel waters? Here's most of the 32-inch gear we know of that's readily available, including bikes, tyres and wheels
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Tech News

2026 orbea oiz hero

Targeting stiffness, weight savings and power transfer, Orbea’s updated Oiz is shaped to be an XC powerhouse… and there’s not a 32-inch wheel in sight

A smaller forge aluminium linkage and more efficient carbon compaction modernises Orbea's cross-country platform

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    2026 revel ranger riding

    A complete overhaul makes Revel’s Ranger a Downcountry ripper

    More travel, a more relaxed geometry and a fresh lick of paint

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    2026 taken encounter hero

    Close encounter of the best kind? Introducing the Taken Encounter

    It was April 2026 when I first saw one. Standing alone in a tent at Sea Otter, taking in the sights and the sounds, when suddenly out of nowhere it appeared! The Taken Encounter! It was like nothing I had seen before, yet it looked strangely familiar

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    2026 whyte karve

    ‘Hard Country’ is Whyte’s new e-MTB genre as it unveils the Avinox-powered Karve

    And the brand brings two fresh regular mountain bikes primed with friendly asking prices

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    2026 yt industries decoy x core 4 hero

    YT Industries expands its Avinox M2S-powered e-MTB line up with prices starting at £4,499

    Four new bikes, same powerful motor and more affordability

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    2026 canyon torque hero

    Enduro? Downhill? Freeride? The new Canyon Torque is built to do it all

    And with it, the brand claims that top-level performance doesn't need a carbon frame or electronic shifting

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    2026 manitou mezzer 2

    Manitou’s updated Mezzer Gen 2 suspension fork aims for “long travel perfection” with two chassis options

    Freshly updated enduro fork claims industry leading stiffness and class leading weight

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    2026 mondraker anark riding hero

    Mondraker’s new alloy-framed Anark mountain bike is bred for gravity thrills

    New gravity mountain bike is inspired by Mondraker's downhill and trail bikes, and is built for nothing but gravity fed fun

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    Reviews

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    AMS Rise grips

    Durable and effective, but the firm compound and minimal damping won't please everyone

    £30.00
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    RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 3.2 RC2

    The new benchmark in suspension performance

    £1225.00
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    OneUp Components Goldstone Grips

    Super tactile grips that pack performance for an agreeable price

    £27.99
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    Shimano XTR PD-M9220 Enduro SPD Pedal

    Great support, easy engagement and top quality, but prone to clogging in claggy mud – and expensive

    £179.99
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    Old Man Mountain Hemlock packs with FLiP Cages

    Great way to quickly add silent, waterproof and tough storage to your bike

    £185.00
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    Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy 2.0 I9

    Lovely, bombproof alloy wheels with fancy features, but not the lightest – and competition is fierce

    £899.98
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    Topeak Essential Toolshop

    Excellent tool kit that's super comprehensive for general fettling – and for the price

    £89.99
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    Leatt RideViz Pro Photochromic Sunglasses

    Glasses for mountain biking don't get much better

    £154.00
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    Buyers Guides

    Best gravel wheels: Find fresh speed and finer handling with our pick of the top wheelsets for gravel riding
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    Best MTB knee pads: get the best knee protection for all kinds of spills
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    Best trail mountain bikes 2026: Versatile MTBs for all kinds of rides
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    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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    Features

    An ode to Charlie Cunningham, a true unsung OG of mountain biking – with words from Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze
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    What type of mountain bike helmet is best for you? A deep dive into cross-country, trail, full face and convertible helmets
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    Nine things I wish I knew before I started mountain biking
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    Gravel racing is coming to your TV screens: Will live coverage take cycling’s buzziest discipline to even loftier heights?
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    Unbound 2026 unwrapped: How the world’s top gravel racers conquered the most prestigious gravel race on a brutal day of muddy drama
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    Will these super low-profile tyres actually perform? Maxxis’s Aspen ST tyres, Merida’s affordable hardtail and more from Leatt, Rudy Project and Cinelli
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    Opinion

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    Camera crews, disqualifications and debris disputes: have self-supported cycling events become too difficult to police?

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    Steve Thomas-

    The Pace RC35 fork, when an inch and a half was a game changer

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    Matt Page-

    After hitting a Land Rover, destroying a bike and a trip to hospital… I somehow still qualified for the UCI Gravel World Championships

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    Liam Mercer-

    Recovering from injury was, and still is, one of the longest and most difficult bike progression journeys I’ve experienced

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    Steve Thomas-

    Despite the complete muddy chaos, the Korean MTB World Cup was the best I’ve seen since the 90s

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    Liam Mercer-

    It’s time to stop hating on new bike things… and just ride your bike

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    News

    2025 yt industries decoy 29 sn motor close

    After Porsche-owned Fazua’s demise, YT Industries confirms it will still provide parts and support for customers with Fazua-equipped e-MTBs

    In a fresh statement, YT Industries has confirmed that it'll continue its support for its Fazua-equipped Decoy SN e-MTBs

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    2026 avinox ms2

    “Power is not about excess, but about possibility”: Avinox hits back at big-power naysayers in new statement

    Upon the release of its new drive systems, Avinox's huge power figures have been a huge talking point, so some's dismay. The brand has aimed to clear up the scepticism in a fresh statement

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    BikeLive-montage

    BikeLive is back for 2026, including the revival of the big road.cc Rideout! Here’s how BikeLive can help organise the perfect cycling event in 2026

    road.cc's parent company is increasing its presence at events in 2026, and can even organise big cycling days out for your company. Read on to find out more

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    2026 teewing flux hero

    Teewing gives us our best look yet at its upcoming Avinox-equipped Flux enduro e-MTB

    After its Turbo Force, Teewing has been working on a high-pivot enduro e-MTB, and this is the best tease we've had on it yet

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    2026_Fulcrum_Sharq_GR hero

    Developed for modern gravel racing, Fulcrum’s Sharq GR and Sonic GR are optimised for 47-50mm tyres… and can fit up to 76mm

    The brand also delves deep into the advantages that wide rims and fat tyres offer

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    2026 salsa flyway hero

    Aligning with modern gravel, Salsa’s new Flyway is shaped for racing and adventure

    New racy gravel bike from Salsa comes with all of the mounts for luggage capacity, and flexy rear end tube shapes for comfort

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    2026 kona header

    Kona’s LBF is built to push drop bar boundaries in a serious blend of gravel and MTB

    A drop handlebar, four piston brakes, a dropper post and 100mm suspension fork. The Legend of Big Fork isn't just gravel, or MTB, rather, it pushes boundaries

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    2026 sram maven b1 hero

    SRAM’s most powerful brake, the Maven, adds new SwingLink feature and smaller pistons for more control without sacrificing power

    The Maven introduces a refined SwingLink and smaller pistons

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