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Liv and Giant have unveiled new electric mountain bike models for the women-specific Liv Embolden E+ and unisex Giant Stance E+ ranges. The new models aim to cater for cross-country and singletrack mountain bike riders with 140mm of front and 125mm of rear suspension, and more powerful SyncDrive 2 motors. Off-road opinion – e-bikes aren’t a menace, it’s … Read more
Today, US-based bike brand, Revel, has revealed what it claims is the first-ever bike frame that’s been completely built using 3D-printing techniques. This concept bike proves just what can happen in the modern additive manufacturing and bicycle industry. Downhill mountain biking – everything you need to know Mountain bike icons – the Greg Minnaar story … Read more
Ah, the simple days of the 90s when we were rewinding our overplayed Brimful of Asha singles with a pencil and riding trails well beyond the capabilities of our bikes. Now, in 2023, Canyon has paid homage to the days of MTV and pogs with the garishly coloured but aptly named Grizl CF SL 7 Throwback. … Read more
Endura’s MT500 Freezing Point Trousers have been totally redesigned. They now have waterproof panels and better waistband cinches. The best below-zero trousers just got better and are a solid bet when it comes to the best MTB pants. Best mountain bike jerseys for men – Men’s kit tried and tested Buyer’s guide to winter kit – … Read more
[This article contains sponsored content.]Whether it’s the dimples on a golf ball or the shiny finish on a Formula 1 car, there is a huge amount of science that goes into the surface of sports equipment. So it shouldn’t be particularly surprising to find out that Dr Drew Gill, who founded ‘Smart Surface Science’ cleaning … Read more
The Lazer Coyote KinetiCore brings excellent ventilation and interesting rotational impact protection tech at a very neat price. It also features a high-quality build resulting in impressive comfort and a respectable weight that’ll please new and experienced riders alike, although it sits a bit high on the head and the straps pose a bit of … Read more
With lots of upgrades to both tech and bikes and fresh new releases on the off-road cycling scene, it’s been an exciting week. Trek has overhauled its fat bike with modern geometry, and Wahoo and Trailforks have collaborated to provide more comprehensive mapping features. This week’s other two big news stories came from Focus and its updated Raven hardtail, and … Read more
Once again we’ve got another Five Cool Things that have come in for testing. First off we’ve got Hayes’ four-pot Dominion A4 brakes, as well as another gravel-specific mini pump from Topeak and a Tubi Valve Cleaner. Wrapping up the cool kit is the new ABUS Moventor helmet and some Maxxis Minion DHR II tyres. Buyer’s guide to … Read more
Haibike – the German mountain bike brand most well known for its pioneering electric mountain bike technology – has announced a partnership with two British mountain bike riders, Chris Smith and Rob Williams. Haibike AllMtn 2 e-MTB review Buyer’s guide: electric mountain bikes – all you need to know about e-bikes Best mountain bike pedals … Read more
The Alpina Bonfire glasses are a versatile and well-performing set of riding specs. They’re lightweight, provide lots of coverage and are a good fit. The Q-Lite lens adds extra contrast and light protection but is only useable in direct sunlight conditions. For the money, these are excellent value and should be strongly considered if you’re looking … Read more
