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Tips for beginner mountain bikers – MTB hacks to make you faster and confident on the bike

Everything you need to know about starting out mountain biking

Thu, May 04, 2023 08:37
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Perfect feet – highlights from Northwave’s 2023 shoe collection

We look at some of the most exciting 2023 mountain biking shoes from respected Italian brand Northwave

Tue, May 02, 2023 08:06
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How brands build bikes – From concept to the final product

We sat down with Privateer's Dan Hicks to find out just how much goes into bike design

Mon, May 01, 2023 10:57
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YT’s Jeffsy Primus 27 and Saracen’s Levarg gravel bike

Our round-up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Apr 29, 2023 12:00
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Pads from Discobrakes, Hutchinson’s 2.4in Kraken and Specialized’s latest shoes

And a look back at this week's best stories

Fri, Apr 28, 2023 12:00
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Gallery: Bikes of Dirty Reiver 2023

Drop bars, flat bars and everything else in between, including a Boardman prototype

Wed, Apr 26, 2023 11:00
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What is Koroyd?

A closer look at the honeycomb-like inner helmet structure and why it matters to helmet safety

Wed, Apr 26, 2023 08:00
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Are gravel bikes old-school mountain bikes?

Liam Mercer unpacks this loaded topic and reckons gravel's progression is the best thing to happen to cycling in decades

Tue, Apr 25, 2023 09:30
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Fresh bikes from Mondraker and Yeti, plus Hutchinson’s downcountry-style tyre

Our round-up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 12:00
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Altura’s latest bikepacking range and jersey, WTB’s e-bike specific saddle, and headphones from Oladance

Plus news highlights of the week

Fri, Apr 21, 2023 12:00
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Mountain Bike Icons – the Cadel Evans story

Former road pro Cadel Evans is highly revered – naturally, he was a Tour de France winner and World Champion on the hard stuff but his career began on the dirt. This is his story

Fri, Apr 21, 2023 08:23
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Trail mountain biking – everything you need to know

Trail mountain biking eschews the competitive side of the sport, favouring fun and enjoyment on the trails

Wed, Apr 19, 2023 11:00
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DMR’s magnesium Vaults and ODUB bar, mudguards from Kinesis and shoes from Sidi

Plus highlights and top stories of the week

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 13:00
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What is WG11? 

Everything you need to know about Kask's WG11 helmet test protocol and how it’s trying to change helmet safety

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 08:34
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10 reasons why you need to ride the SPAR Swiss Epic

Treat yourself and a friend to five days of epic mountain biking in the Swiss Alps - enter the 2023 SPAR Swiss Epic today

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 14:36
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Test the new Bosch eBike ABS at The Cycle Show 2023

Incredible breakthrough e-bike technology, including ABS anti-lock braking, from serial e-bike innovator Bosch will be available to test at this year's Alexander Palace Cycle Show.

Tue, Apr 11, 2023 11:00
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Marin’s Oso pedals, Five Ten’s Kestral shoes, Dynaplug Covert plugs and more

And the best stories of the week

Fri, Apr 07, 2023 11:00
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Ultimate bikepacking: how to choose your bags

We look at how ACID’s range of fantastic bike-mounted cycle luggage – frame bags, seat packs, panniers and handlebar bags – can be combined to create the ultimate bikepacking set-up

Thu, Apr 06, 2023 09:00
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Canyon’s Exceed gets new colours and models, and Cannondale adds to its premium collection

Our round-up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Apr 01, 2023 12:00
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Mountain Bike Icons – the Danny MacAskill story

The Scottish trials riding ace Danny MacAskill is arguably cycling’s first YouTube sensation. This is his story

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 14:00
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Hunts XC wheelset, Trailcross shoes from Five Ten, grips from Marin and more

Plus a bumper week for racing news

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 12:00
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Wait… How much is the new SRAM T-Type kit?

We take a look at what consumable parts for SRAM's new drivetrains actually cost

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 09:16
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What is WaveCel? 

Everything you need to know about Bontrager’s slip-plane liner and how it works

Wed, Mar 29, 2023 08:07
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Cape Epic 2023 – How the race was won

Our Cape Epic 2023 highlights

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 11:33
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3D-printed titanium bling from Cane Creek and Redshift reveals its intelligent safety-conscious pedals

Our round-up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 13:00
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Crankbrothers’ latest Mallet Trail pedal, Marin’s new e-MTB and fresh kicks from Fizik

And the best stories of the week

Fri, Mar 24, 2023 14:00
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What is Q-factor?

Everything you need to know about Q-factor and why it matters to you

Thu, Mar 23, 2023 08:29
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Riding the ’wave – the best Northwave kit of 2023

We look at some of the best mountain biking clothing from Northwave

Tue, Mar 21, 2023 16:47
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13 riders you never knew completed the Cape Epic

The Absa Cape Epic has grown into the world’s premier mountain bike stage and has naturally attracted some of the biggest names in world sport - we look back at some high-profile athletes who’ve completed the race

Mon, Mar 20, 2023 13:00
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World’s first 3D-printed downhill bike and Canyon’s throwback to the 90s

Our round-up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 00:00
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Mountain Bike Icons – the Burry Stander story

South African cross-country racer Burry Stander was a rising star of the world scene, until one awful January morning in 2013 when he was killed while training, at just 25 years of age. This is his story

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 15:00
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Topeak goodies, Ergon’s all-road saddle, scientific bike protection from Gtechniq and Granite Design tool bags

With this week's top stories

Fri, Mar 17, 2023 13:24
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Cleaning and protecting your bike is made easy with Gtechniq Ceramic

Forget your bucket and washing-up liquid, you need to take advantage of Gtechniq’s scientific approach

Mon, Mar 13, 2023 11:54
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Trek’s fat bike gets an update and a bigger battery for YT Industries Decoy e-MTB

Our round-up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Mar 11, 2023 13:00
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27.5 vs. 29-inch wheels – understanding the differences

Everything you need to know about choosing the right wheel size

Thu, Mar 09, 2023 15:00
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Women’s bike vs unisex bike – understanding the differences

Should you get a women-specific bicycle? 

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 15:07
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How to install a mountain bike fork

From air-sprung to rigid, here's everything you need to know about mountain bike fork installation

Wed, Mar 08, 2023 14:38
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Cape Epic MTB Race 2023 – riders to watch

The 2023 Absa Cape Epic kicks off with a prologue at Meerendal Wine Estate on 19 March. Here are our top men’s and women’s team predictions…

Mon, Mar 06, 2023 10:26
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Shimano’s new ‘ecosystem’ and Crankrother’s introduce its trail specific pedal

Our round up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sun, Mar 05, 2023 13:00
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The Manitou Mezzer Pro, green pedals from Pembree, Crankbrothers Mallet E shoes, RRP’s Proguard Rear

Including this week's top stories

Fri, Mar 03, 2023 13:00
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What are you looking for in an e-mtb?

Take the Rider Research Hub's survey for a chance to win a POC helmet

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 12:00
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Mountain bike vs hybrid bike – understanding the differences

What’s the difference between hybrids and mountain bikes and which bike is best for you?

Thu, Mar 02, 2023 09:49
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How to ride switchbacks

Everything you need to know about mastering switchbacks up or downhill

Wed, Mar 01, 2023 11:17
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Hope unveils its new Pro 5 hub, and Hutchinson’s wider tyre width

Our round up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Feb 25, 2023 13:00
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Mountain Bike Icons – the Evie Richards story

Back in 2021 Malvern’s Evie Richards upturned the mountain bike form book and raced to glory in the Elite XCO World Championship, becoming the first British female racer ever to do so. This is her story.

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 11:57
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Fresh valves from Funn, Lazer’s Coyote Kineticore, carbon hoops from Reynolds, Seido’s gravel fork and bar tape from Easton

As well as our best stories this week

Fri, Feb 24, 2023 10:35
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Ritchey’s anniversary gravel bike, a fresh bike from Transition and Cube’s 2023 range

Our round up of the very best tech stories of the week

Sat, Feb 18, 2023 13:00
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How to start mountain biking 

Everything you need to know about becoming a mountain biker

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 12:04
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Body protection from Leatt and G-Form and some goodies from Easton

From knee and elbow protection to gravel handlebars and stems, here are this week's cool things

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 08:50
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Head into 2023 with Cube – a guide to the brand’s best new bikes

We've picked all of the best bikes from Cube's 2023 range

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 10:59
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