OneUp Components, the brand behind the EDC Tool and many other ease-of-life innovations, has entered the clipless pedal market. The brand hasn’t held back either as it claims that the Clip Pedals are the thinnest mountain bike clip pedals in the world but also that they’re super light, but mega strong. Let’s dive in. Best … Read more
For many, mountain biking can be seasonal. Some riders hang up their bikes when the mercury drops but, in a whole bunch of countries, mountain biking is a year-round sport. When winter hits, a whole host of new challenges arise. First off, there’s the weather to contend with but also the condition of the trails, both … Read more
Cold hands are never fun when riding, so investing in a good pair of winter-specific gloves will pay dividends. The Madison DTE 4 Season DWR gloves hit a great price point at £25, which won’t break the bank. Performance and bar feel are right up there with some leading brands, and the fit is excellent. … Read more
The majority of mountain bike drivetrains are trigger-shifted. However, grip shift remains an option for some, depending on hand health and riding climate. SRAM MTB drivetrains 2025: SX to XX SL explained Bicycle chains explained – everything you need to know microSHIFT Advent drivetrain review It’s mountain bike-specificMany component standards and technical trends in mountain … Read more
Title’s Connect flat pedals seriously looks the part. Although far from perfect, they are bulletproof pedals ideal for those who prioritise all-out durability over adjustability and pedal feel. But, at this price, it’s swarmed by competitors in the best mountain bike pedals space that outperform them. Best mountain bike pedals 2024 – the best options from XC to … Read more
In this latest edit, Joe Barnes lets us into his world, where he chases all the finer things in life. Simple luxuries such as cheesy baked beans, a comfy trusted Transit equipped for biking adventures, riding his bike, and the essence of perfectly crafted dirt that never fails to light up his face. Mountain bike … Read more
With any luck over Christmas, you were treated with a bike-related gift and have been out having some quality festive riding with your new bike or kit. Now that the festive chaos is winding down and a new year starts, this is the ideal opportunity to freshen up your riding vibe. Maybe you’re in the … Read more
While we can universally agree the warm sun and dry trails of summer provide the best riding conditions, that doesn’t mean the riding season should end as soon as the mercury drops. In fact, riding through the cold temperatures and wet trails of winter can make for some of the most liberating rides of the year, … Read more
Privateer has had its e-mountain bike, the E161 on sale for quite a while already but now the brand is offering up to £3,900 off the original £6,499 price tag on its ‘nearly new’ E161 e-bikes. Privateer pulls the covers off its Gen 2 161 and 141 mountain bikes Bike check: Fergus Ryan’s ‘Ferg’s Flat … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas – Header image by Jamie Edwards]From his garden shed in the Southwest of England, long-time aerospace engineer and carbon composites expert, Joe McEwan, flipped the complexities of his life sideways and turned his hand to creating steel bikes – classic, simple, elegant and yet progressive masterpieces of off-road shredding. Industry Insider – MTB career insights … Read more
