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Mondraker’s Crafty Gulf is another MTB and motorsport mash-up… and it’ll cost you £15,000

Mondraker's Crafty gets the Gulf treatment... and boy, does it look good! If you can afford it

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 15:00
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Canyon’s Spectral:ON and Torque:ON e-MTBs make a return after battery recall woes

Claiming to be equipped with the 'first' complete aluminium batteries, Canyon's trail and gravity e-MTBs are back on the market

Tue, Jan 13, 2026 10:00
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The Scree is Mondraker’s first ever trail-focussed e-MTB

29in wheeled, bosch-equipped, 130mm travelled e-MTB is built for e-bike newcomers and trail fanatics

Thu, Jan 08, 2026 15:00
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Atherton is launching its first electric mountain bike in 2026: what can we expect?

Video reveals the design philosophy behind the family brand’s first e-bike—plus its rough and ready testing ground

Tue, Dec 30, 2025 11:36
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Louis Ferguson, Joe Breeden and more sign to Nukeproof as the brand announces its return to racing

After the brands revival, Nukeproof has come out swinging with impressive rider roster

Sat, Dec 20, 2025 13:00
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Old-school MTBs are being given a new lease of life… as gravel bikes

Turning unused, retro mountain bikes into gravel bikes is more than a hobby for some

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 14:00
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Shimano GRX gets more affordable with new RX717 gravel drivetrain

Shimano has been hot on wireless tech throughout 2025 and now its gravel-focused drivetrain comes available with a new, more affordable option

Tue, Dec 16, 2025 16:00
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Join us at the inaugural Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo as part of the Adventure Travel Show in London!

London's Adventure Travel Show brings a Gravel and Adventure Bike Expo for the first time, and we'll be there!

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 12:45
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Knolly’s updated Cache Titanium gravel bike “blends the soul of adventure with the precision of high-performance engineering”

New titanium gravel bike aims to combine strength, comfort and ride feel with a mountain biker's gravel dream

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 15:00
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YT unveils first new bike since being rebought by original founder following administration woes

YT's latest Tues downhill bike brings the brand back to its affordable performance roots

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 12:00
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Filled with polycarbonate bearings, Canyon’s Deflectr MTB helmet scores a five-star safety rating

Canyon debuts its first mountain bike helmet featuring an interesting Release Layer System design

Tue, Dec 09, 2025 10:00
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“Nowadays, we all take for granted that bikes are really good. But that was not always the case”: DMR’s Down For Life film is a journey through 30 years of the brand’s heavy influence on MTB

Get the kettle on and get comfy for a journey through 30 years of DMR and the history of British mountain biking

Sat, Dec 06, 2025 10:00
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Cinelli’s new HoBootleg Geo is a modern expedition rider’s dream

Steel-framed, mountain bike-inspired geometry, and a gazillion mounting points. Is the new HoBootleg Geo a bikepacker's dream?

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 13:15
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CLOSED WIN! A Merida Big.Trail 300 (size medium) with upgrades from HUNT, Kenda, Funn and Elite worth over £1,900 in our huge Christmas giveaway!

A bike is the ultimate Christmas present, right? So we've built one up for a lucky reader to win!

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 12:04
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Ducati has its sights set on cycling dominance as it partners with Diamant for all new 2026 range

Legendary motorcycle brand collaborates with Diamant to introduce a new e-MTB, road and gravel bike range

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 09:32
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The best mountain and gravel bike Black Friday deals: 50% off Hunt’s 4 Season Gravel wheelset, 40% off Endura winter jackets, huge 66% saving on Crankbrothers Stamp pedals + more

Whether you're after a Christmas present or want to treat yourself to an upgrade, Black Friday is here and there are plenty of savings to be had

Thu, Nov 27, 2025 13:00
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Giant’s new dirt jump-specific STP looks to be a great bike to start and continue honing your DJ skills on

New dirt jump bike comes in sizes to suit kids through to adults

Wed, Nov 26, 2025 17:00
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Cult Andorran steel enduro bike specialist Production Privée relaunches in the UK with help from MTB legend Nigel Page

If you’re a fan of 'steel is real' MTB culture, there’s a strong chance you’ve heard of the small Andorran brand Production Privée. If you haven’t, here’s a quick history lesson and all you need to know about its relaunch in the UK

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 11:07
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Is Ritchey’s new bike “near indestructible”? Carbon and steel Septimer Break-Away the culmination of 40 years of bike building experience, brand says

'The one bike you'll ever need to comfortably travel the world'

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 14:00
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Vittoria launches four new MTB tyres for XC and gravity riding

The new tyres are e-bike ready and cover extreme conditions, from hardpack to mud

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 14:58
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Built for school runs and singletrack! Bombtrack announces the Beyond+ Midtail, and it’s one of the coolest-looking do-it-all bikes we’ve seen this year

What has 840 mm-wide bars, extra-long chainstays, and a slender steel frame? No, it’s not the latest hardcore hardtail built for winter ruts, but one of the most unique bikes we've seen for a good while

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 12:08
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Starling Cycles moves manufacturing away from the UK in a bid to cut lead times

But fret not! It's not nearly as bad as it sounds

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 12:00
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Claiming a “revolutionary” design, Lazer equips its latest Impala helmet with DualCore and Recco tech

Lazer reckons its new helmet is a "groundbreaking advancement" in safety and performance

Tue, Nov 18, 2025 08:00
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“Back to the roots”: YT Industries founder completes repurchase of troubled bike brand, promising to fulfil all delayed orders and build back trust

"Uncompromising bikes, fair prices, and genuine passion for the sport", insists Markus Flossmann, who says his "leaner, more efficient" team is focusing on what made the brand a household name in the first place

Mon, Nov 17, 2025 12:04
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After a few years’ hiatus, Nukeproof blasts back onto the market with an updated Reactor

With alloy and carbon models, Nukeproof's new Reactor do-it-all trail bike starts at £4,000

Fri, Nov 14, 2025 16:00
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Do gravel bikes have enough suspension yet? Moots doesn’t think so, as all new Scrambler gets huge 100mm suspension fork

Dripping with top-end components and featuring 100mm of front-end squish, Moots' new gravel rig comes with a lofty £9,850 price tag

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 16:00
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Atherton’s A.150M goes mullet for more agility and more clearance

Atherton doesn't want to replace 29in, but it aims to expand its offering to a wider audience

Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:00
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“The best stiffness-to-weight ratio on the market”: new world championship-winning Giant Anthem XC bike finally gets official unveiling

The bike Alan Hatherly piloted to the 2025 XCO world title introduces the 'Low-Latency Speed Concept', which is all about making the most out of a rider's input according to Giant

Wed, Nov 12, 2025 17:00
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Shimano launches a two-pronged attack on SRAM’s Full Mount system with unique 13-speed wireless drivetrain patent

Is something 13-speed and wireless coming from Shimano?

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 13:13
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Bell’s new Full-10 Mips gets almost all the features of £580 Full-10 Spherical, but at friendlier £420 price point

The new downhill-spec full face helmet gets Mips C-Solution technology, and although you'll still have to save up, the price is a little easier on the bank balance

Thu, Nov 06, 2025 12:48
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Cotic brings improved geometry, new cable routing and UDH compatibility to its second generation Cascade gravel bike

With prices starting at £1,350, the Cascade gets a well deserved facelift and frames are now made in Portugal

Mon, Nov 03, 2025 12:53
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E-MTB motor specialist Avinox launches its first accessory, a feathery 1,200 lumen front bike light

The new light works with the Avinox e-bike system and apparently weighs just 105g

Fri, Oct 31, 2025 16:03
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Now starting at £899, Whyte’s Secta trail hardtail mountain bike is now even more affordable

Whyte brings its full aggro hardtail down to a nicer price point with the new Secta R

Thu, Oct 30, 2025 10:14
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Campagnolo expands Super Record 13 lineup with gravel-specific Super Record X

Building on its 2x13-speed road groupset, the Italian brand has unveiled its first wireless 1x13 range designed for gravel riding – plus a road 1x configuration, an all-road version, satellite shifters, and new wheels

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 13:08
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Standert’s new Erdgeschoss is a steel gravel bike with 50mm clearance and adjustable rake

Berlin's boutique bike brand brings out another belting bike for bumpy jaunts

Wed, Oct 29, 2025 10:41
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Ever wanted to design a bike and get it for free? Enter Orbea’s competition to design a bike and put yourself in with a chance of winning it!

Enter Orbea's competition to design a bike and put yourself in with a chance of winning it!

Wed, Oct 22, 2025 08:36
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Apparently, the Pard Design Impervia is a “luxury” e-gravel bike

Running a Mahle M40 motor and a CNC-machined alloy frame, the Impervia defines e-gravel luxury

Tue, Oct 21, 2025 15:20
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Deviate’s Claymore, Highlander and Kurgan mountain bikes now available as full builds, with prices starting at £5,000

Previously available as frame onlys with optional extras, Deviate aims to make buying a new MTB simple

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 13:00
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Grab a cheap YT industries bike (or a goat’s head) as troubled brand auctions off its UK based ex-demo stock

YT Industries - currently in self-administration and set to be bought back by its founder - is auctioning off UK stock and ex-demo bikes. A shame, but it may be the perfect time to bag a cheap bike

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 14:12
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With a lighter, more comfortable frame and new downtube storage, Ari’s Shafer 3.0 is built for speed and adventure

Ari's updated gravel bike leans into MTB inspirations as it's built to go fast, and for big weekends out in the hills

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 16:00
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Semi-platformed and single-sided gravel specific: Wolf Tooth Components steps up by unveiling its first clipless pedals, named CTRL, ALT and DEL

After developing a range of flat pedals, Wolf Tooth has entered the clipless pedal game with the keyboard-inspired CTRL, ALT and DEL options, all with adjustable widths to alter your pedalling stance

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 13:00
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Boasting all new motor and on-the-fly tyre pressure monitoring, Giant’s new Reign Advanced E+ aims to be “the best descending e-MTB ever”

New enduro e-MTB also gets Giant's "most advanced" suspension setup and a higher voltage motor

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 15:00
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“A warning shot for the cycling and outdoor industry”: YT Industries files for insolvency as original founder starts process of buying back company

There's light on the horizon for YT in Europe, but almost all staff have been laid off with numerous sources claiming that there are no plans for them to return

Wed, Oct 01, 2025 09:31
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New Surly Straggler gravel bike gets updated geometry and three new sizes: “almost an unfair advantage”, boasts US steel specialist

The Straggler has been updated for the first time in a decade, and looks like it has finally been brought bang up to date

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 14:54
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Trek’s all new CheckOUT proves that full suspension gravel is now officially a thing

Featuring 55mm of rear squish and an all-new RockShox fork, Trek has joined the full-sus gravel party big time. There's also a crazy amount of flare going on with the handlebars, adjustable mounting points, and a dropper post

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 15:00
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RockShox unveils new Rudy XL gravel fork, offering 60mm travel and 2.25in tyre clearance

RockShox's new Rudy XL gravel fork is here, but it'll cost you £900 for just 60mm of travel

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 14:00
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Tipping the scale at 940g, Lee Cougan’s Rampage Origin is built for lightweight XC marathon builds

Lee Cougan aims to 'redefine the concept of speed' with its 940g mountain bike

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 14:00
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The Merida EX enduro proves that pairs riding works in the UK

Back once again for 2025, one of the UK's best enduros shows no signs of slowing down, with the introduction of a pairs racing format for the first time

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 13:00
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Has Amflow leaked its next gen PL e-MTB?

A leaked spy shot shows what could an upcoming bike from the brand

Fri, Sep 19, 2025 08:30
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Trek’s Checkpoint gravel bike goes electric with TQ’s HPR-60 mid-motor

Prices start at £4,500 for the SL5, with three build options to choose from. And yes, one of them comes with a suspension fork.

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 15:00
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