Features

Jagwire rotors, Endura’s winter shoes and more

The best gear to land on our desks this week, plus all the top stories

Fri, Nov 24, 2023 14:00
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MTB cockpit setup – How to clean up your handlebars

Top tips on how to cleanly organise your mountain bike bar layout

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 09:30
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Bike check: Markus Flossmann’s YT Izzo with Lefty fork

The YT founder has built quite the special bike

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 15:00
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Handlebar width debate, flying with bike tips and new bike from Whyte + more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Nov 18, 2023 13:00
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How good is gravel racing on an e-bike – Team ORCC at Raiders Gravel

Find out how Suvi does at the three day gravel event

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 17:00
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Shoes from Northwave and Wolf Tooth’s gravel chain guide

And the top stories of the week

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 13:07
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How to take a bike on a plane

Everything you need to know about travelling with your bicycle, tips and how to pack

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 10:00
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Is the hardtail the best winter mountain bike?

Here's why we reckon a hardtail is the best bike for winter riding

Tue, Nov 14, 2023 13:09
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Are wider MTB handlebars better?

We dive into the pros and cons of wide handlebars

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 09:30
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New bike from Specialized, plenty of winter riding tips and a bike check

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Nov 11, 2023 13:00
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Endura’s Spray gilet, warm gravel gloves from Castelli and more

As well as the most exciting stories to hit the site this week

Fri, Nov 10, 2023 13:00
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Gravel specific products you never knew you needed

Vibration damping goods and handy kit we reckon all gravel bikes need

Wed, Nov 08, 2023 13:00
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Bike check: Pauline Ferrand-Prevot’s Pinarello Dogma XC HT

This is a bike with historic world championships under its name before it's even hit the shelves

Mon, Nov 06, 2023 12:00
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Updated bikes from Giant and Transition and a look at the future of pro gravel racing

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Nov 04, 2023 13:00
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Industry Insider: MTB career Insights with James Lawrence

Find out about James Lawrence's job at YT Industries and how it all started

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 15:00
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New kit from PNW Components and Crankbrothers

This week's five coolest things and the most exciting stories

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 13:00
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The Rider Firm x Dealclincher special – — 25% off Hunt Enduro Wheels and Privateer DJ101 Bike, £1000 off Cairn E-Adventure + more

25% off Hunt Enduro Wheels and Privateer DJ101 Bike, £1000 off Cairn E-Adventure + more

Fri, Nov 03, 2023 09:00
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Future of professional gravel racing

What does the future hold for gravel racing and its purist pros?

Tue, Oct 31, 2023 15:00
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New bikes from YT, Cotic and Bomtbrack, Endura clothing and more

These are the top tech news stories and features of the week

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 12:00
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HJC’s Bellus, winter kicks from Shimano, and NiterRider lights

Along with the top stories of the week

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 13:00
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YT Industries Jeffsy MK3 Core 5 first ride review

YT has brought some long-awaited updates to its trail platform. Here's our first ride report

Wed, Oct 25, 2023 14:00
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Oval chainrings – what are they and why you need one

A deep dive into the pros and cons of the oval chainring

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 13:00
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Shimano CUES, TLD’s Crestline jacket and more

This week's Five Cool Things plus the best stories of the week

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 11:23
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How do hydraulic brakes work?

The evolution of hydraulic disc brakes has significantly improved over the years - here’s everything you need to know

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 13:43
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Merida Silex 10k first ride review

The all-new Merida Silex has already proved its mettle by winning the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships but what does that mean for the average rider?

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 10:19
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Drop bar vs flat bar gravel bike – which is best?

We dive into the anatomy of drop and flat handlebars to help you decide what's best for you

Tue, Oct 17, 2023 14:00
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Top tech stories from the UCI Gravel World Champs, new bikes from Canyon and Cannondale and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Oct 14, 2023 12:00
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Industry Insider: MTB career insights with Hannah Wilson

We chat with Hannah Wilson, UK brand manager for Crankbrothers and Fizik about her job

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 14:00
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Yamaha’s e-MTB, fresh Enduro Bearings and Continental’s mud tyre

And we'll bring you the coolest stories of the week

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 12:30
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UCI Gravel World Championships 2023 – how the race was won

With the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships done and dusted we look back at how things unfolded in Italy

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 08:16
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Industry Insider: MTB career insights with Katy Curd

Our new series takes you behind the scenes to find out more about the people who work in the industry

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 13:00
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New launches from Cannondale, Zipp, Manitou and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 10:03
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Titanium bicycles – everything you need to know

Why titanium remains the elite off-road material

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:28
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A look at UCI Gravel World Champs, SRAM’s new motor, Specialized Creo 2 and more

These are the top tech stories of the week

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 11:00
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Rotor Inspider MTB, knee guards and jerseys from TLD

And the best stories of the week

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:00
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Merida One-Twenty 700 first ride review

Merida's jack of all trades trail bike has received a well-deserved update. Here's what we think so far...

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 07:00
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Knee pads – everything you need to know

Why knee pads matter and which option is best for you and your riding

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 12:20
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Bearings on a bicycle: everything you need to know

Bearings live a challenging component life in any off-road bike and need to be maintained to perform optimally

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 08:07
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Specialized Creo 2 first ride review – a genuine e-gravel bike

The second-generation Creo comes with a burly build but how does the e-gravel bike ride?

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 16:00
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UCI Gravel World Championships 2023 – everything you need to know

A closer look at the route and the potential contenders for the 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 10:32
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Sea Otter Girona 2023 – Tech highlights from Europe’s biggest bike show

We check out the latest and greatest tech to hit Sea Otter's European show

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 16:00
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Berria’s Bravo XC bike, jackets from TLD and Altura and more

And we'll bring you the coolest stories of the week

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 13:28
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Moots’ carbon e-bike, Genesis’ aluminium Fugio, Merida’s One-Sixty FR, air vs. coil suspension, Cape Epic 2024 and more

Here are the top tech stories of the week

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 11:44
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Are ceramic bearings worth it?

Here’s everything you need to know about ceramic bearings and why they’ll make a difference to your bike

Thu, Sep 21, 2023 14:48
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Air vs coil suspension – which is best for mountain biking?

We discuss the differences between coil and air suspension

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 09:59
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Merida One-Sixty FR 600 first ride review

We get hands on with Merida's heavy hitting bikepark rig

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 07:00
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Cape Epic route 2024 – everything you need to know

For its 20th edition, the Cape Epic spans 390 miles through South Africa’s brutal Boland region

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 13:00
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The Charlie Hatton interview – the new King of Downhill

Britain’s Charlie Hatton put in the slippery downhill run of his life to become World Champion on home turf in Fort William. We spoke to him about what it means and where to next.

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 08:35
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Crankbrothers new Stamp pedals, the TLD A3 helmet and more

Accompanied by this week's top stories

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 14:37
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This week’s best tech stories and features, including Mondraker, Manitou, hydration packs and more

This is the roundup of the top mountain bike and gravel tech news and features

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 09:52
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