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2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024 – how the races were won

The ultimate race recap covering all disciplines from the entire UCI MTB World Championship weekend.

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 08:40
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Fox’s £1,129 dropper post, the new Trek Procaliber, Santa Cruz’s latest Bronson and more

Our recap of the most exciting releases of the past fortnight.

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 11:00
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Boardman’s TRVL 8.9 BD, Voodoo’s Canzo Pro, a multitool from Canyon, and clothing from Rapha and Ciovita

Five Cool Things along with a recap on this week's action.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 12:30
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Industry Insider: MTB career insights with James Bracey

We chased down and spoke with James Bracey, the man behind spreading the message at Tailfin.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 09:13
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Why do most premium off-road riding shoes have Boa dials?

And what happened to the humble ratchet system?

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 14:19
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Essential tools for off-roading – seven must-have items for beginner mountain bikers and gravel riders

A selection of cost-effective tools for your mountain or gravel bike.

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 13:00
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The Windover Beacon, Wolf Tooth Components’ new pump, Race Face’s carbon chainring, a saddle from Title and more from Prestacycle

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

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 12:30
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Boost spacing explained

​​Why Boost hubs made mountain biking better.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024 10:00
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How to set up your mountain bike – basic MTB adjustments explained

Nail the basics for better performance and comfort.

Wed, Aug 21, 2024 13:00
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Preview: 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Mountain Biking heads to Andorra next week for the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 13:00
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The Trek Checkpoint Gen 3, Coros’ Dura, Wolftooth’s new dropper post, track pumps for Lezyne and Motul’s cleaning range

The five coolest things to land in the office joined by the best stories of the week.

Fri, Aug 16, 2024 09:15
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Trek Checkpoint SL 7 Gen 3 first ride review – Fast, refined and comfortable

Updated with tweaked geometry and more storage capacity, we deliver our first impressions on the new Trek Checkpoint.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 15:00
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Laces, Boa or Velcro? Cycling shoe retention systems explained

The advantages and disadvantages of the three main shoe retention systems.

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 13:00
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SRAM Red XPLR AXS, Schwalbe Radial tyres, Trek’s new helmets and more

The best tech stories of the last fortnight.

Sat, Aug 10, 2024 12:00
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The Fox Purevue goggles, Camelbak’s bikepacking range, Trek’s new helmets, updated pedals from Race Face and wheels from Hope

This weeks curation of five cool things and the best stories of the week.

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 12:00
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I PROMISE, the Canyon and LeBron James back story

A short while back Canyon announced a partnership with basketball ace LeBron James, but what’s it all about?

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 08:25
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Power meters explained

Everything you need to know about power meters for your mountain or gravel bike.

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 12:00
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What is the best crank length for off-road cycling?

Why crank length matters for off-road riding.

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 10:00
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Race Face’s Era crankset, wheels from Hope, aggressive gravel tyres from Pirelli and more from Title

Our curation of the five coolest things in for testing and the top news of the week.

Fri, Aug 02, 2024 12:00
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Bicycle dropouts – every standard explained

Looking at the different dropout standards and what they mean for you and your bike.

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 13:00
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Ard Rock 2024 – best tech from the UK’s biggest enduro event

Alongside Ard Rock's legendary racing, we checked out the expo for the coolest bikes and exciting tech.

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 13:00
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Pinarello Dogma XC Hardtail first ride review

We ride the bike that won Olympic Gold.

Tue, Jul 30, 2024 10:03
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2024 Olympic XCO race recap: Tom Pidcock and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot take home gold

The Pinarello duo show both a dominant race and one of the most dramatic Olympic XCO races we've seen.

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 15:01
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The new Maxxis High Roller, Trek’s Slash+, Boardman’s ADV and TRVL range and YT Industries’ Dirtlove

The most exciting tech stories of the week.

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 11:00
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Industry Insider: MTB career insights with Andi Sykes of The Rider Firm, Privateer and Hunt

We talk to Andi Sykes, the marketing force behind Hunt MTB, Privateer and Cairn.

Fri, Jul 26, 2024 13:00
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Trek’s new Top Fuel, the DJI Osmo Action 4, Maxxis’ High Roller, Tru-Tension’s Grime Guard and a torque wrench from Prestacycle

This week's coolest kit and top stores.

Fri, Jul 26, 2024 10:00
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Best mountain bike and gravel bike deals 2024

Our collection of the best cycling sales and deals we could find.

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 14:29
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The Rondo Ruut, PNW’s Range Dropper, Granite’s Duet, grips from Title and Tru-Tension goodies

Plus our round up of the best news stories of the week.

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:00
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Bikepacking through Wales – The Wales Divide

Reversing the Welsh portion of the GB Divide, this ride starts in Wrexham and finishes in the Forest of Dean.

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 12:00
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How to watch the Paris Olympics mountain bike cross-country

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympic XC mountain bike cross-country, including who to watch.

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 13:00
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Lapierre’s double-pivot Spicy CF, Parcours new aero wheels, Trek’s Top Fuel, Kona’s Process and more

It's been another big one for tech releases. Let's catch up.

Sun, Jul 14, 2024 13:00
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Five Cool Things from 7iDP, ODI, Apidura and Schwalbe

This week's coolest test kit and the best stories.

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 12:00
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The Charlie Aldridge interview – UK’s newest Olympic hope

We chat with the flying scotsman about his Olympic goals, life at Cannondale Factory Racing and more.

Wed, Jul 10, 2024 09:00
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Rising from the Dust – the Lachlan Morton interview

We catch up with Unbound Gravel winner Lachlan Morton to delve into his thoughts on the race, and the evolution of gravel racing and to find out what lies ahead for him.

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 11:00
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The Specialized Stumpjumper 15, DJI’s Avinox, the Merida Big.Trail and more

It's been another massive week for tech news.

Sun, Jul 07, 2024 11:00
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Five Cool Things from Merida, GT, Rapha, Vecnum and Crankbrothers

This week's most exciting test kit and the top stores.

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 12:00
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Eurobike 2024 Gallery: the best bits of Europe’s biggest bike show

All the highlights and weird kit from Europe's biggest bike trade show.

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 11:25
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Tom Ritchey and the evolution of mountain bikes

We talk all things mountain biking with the godfather of off-road bicycle design.

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 07:55
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Merida Big.Trail 600 first ride review – Great price, great geo, exceptional ride

Merida has modernised its trail hardtail, the Big.Trail and we got some time on it ahead of the launch.

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 07:00
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Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 15 first-ride review

What better way to celebrate 50 years in the business than giving one of the most famous trail bikes in the industry an overhaul? Say hello to the new Stumpjumper.

Tue, Jul 02, 2024 16:00
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Formula One tech and MTB, OneUp Components hubs, Rondo’s RUUT and the Starling Mini-Murmur

A recap of this week's tech stories.

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 11:00
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The latest Norco Sight, more from Title, Crankbrothers Mallet E LS and Hutchinson’s racey gravel tyres

Our weekly round up of the top tech to come in for testing, and the best stories.

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 13:00
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Industry Insider – MTB Career Insights with Rory Hitchens

We talk with industry stalwart, Rory Hitchens about his career and where it all began.

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 08:20
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Can F1 technology benefit mountain biking? Rimpact thinks so with its Tuned Mass Damper

We chat with Rimpact to learn more about its Tuned Mass Damper which claims to save a second from every minute.

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 13:00
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Starling Cycles Mini-Murmur first-ride review – big fun in a small-travel package

Starling has dipped its toe into the world of downcountry. Here's what the new bike is all about.

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 14:00
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More RockShox Flight Attendant news, Specialized’s Chisel FS, 5Dev’s gravel cranks and our Tweedlove highlights

This week's top tech stories.

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 11:00
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Five Cool Things from Orbea, Title, Peaty’s, Rapha and Alpinestars

The coolest things in for test and the best new stories.

Fri, Jun 21, 2024 13:00
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When should you replace your bicycle helmet?

The expert's advice on when you should change lids.

Thu, Jun 20, 2024 10:22
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Are cross-country bikes the new quiver killers?

Tech editor Liam reckons that cross-country bikes are severely underestimated.

Wed, Jun 19, 2024 13:00
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Tweedlove highlights: Atherton S170, Propain e-enduro mtb, Deviate Tilander, Orbea Wild and more

Tweed valley's biggest bike festival brought together a bunch of brands and some very cool bikes.

Tue, Jun 18, 2024 13:00
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