Now in its fourth iteration, the DMR Wingbar MK4 is aimed at those who want lightweight, strong bars in a sleek and comfortable package. The reasonably low price-to-performance ratio is just the icing on the cake, making this one of the best MTB handlebars you can buy. Big Read: Big mountain pairs racing with Enduro2 Les Arcs Fasst Company … Read more
The 2023 Cape Epic will see a return to the dry and dusty northern trails of Cape Town, for a prologue at the historic Meerendal wine estate. Thereafter the route goes deep into the Overberg region, where coastal headwinds could drain the ambitions of even the strongest riders. Mountain bike fitness – how to improve your MTB … Read more
This week saw plenty of new tech launches with Reeb’s new enduro bike and Mondraker expanding its range to include e-gravel bikes. Some juicy components were revealed with a new pedal from Crankborthers and Cane Creek shrinking its air and coil IL shocks. Let’s delve right in. Gravel bike vs mountain bike: what are the differences? Your complete guide … Read more
Trek has released its newest version of the Farley fat bike, featuring an all-new carbon fork, multiple mounting points for cargo capacity and slightly refreshed geometry. Best mountain bikes 2023 – top options from cross-country to Enduro Mountain bike vs hybrid bike – understanding the differences Mountain biking on a budget – everything you need … Read more
This week, we’ve got a very exciting Five Cool Things that include what Manitou reckons is the lightest enduro fork on the market, a modular rear mudguard and some eco-friendly bike cleaner. Boosting the eco credentials of this week’s instalment, we’ll also showcase Pembree’s D2A pedals and some fresh kicks from Crankbrothers. Five things that weren’t … Read more
The Kortal Race Mips helmet from POC marries a fully decked-out feature-rich shell with a range of very cool safety tech. It’s stylish, comfortable and incredibly breezy, which puts it in line with many of the best mountain bike helmets. But, now, its location and NFC tech are redundant in the UK. When should you replace … Read more
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[This article contains sponsored content]E-bikes are sometimes called the great leveller, because of the way they can offer assistance in situations where higher power output is required. Be it hills, longer rides, or simply some commutes into a block headwind, e-bikes are the bike of choice to make a bike ride more enjoyable.Everyone’s reason to ride … Read more
The Specialized Epic is the brand’s full-suspension cross-country rig that’s flung many a racer up to the podium. Its iconic shape has been present on the XC circuit for a while now, so it comes as no surprise that it’s due for an update. We’ve stumbled upon a leaked image of what could be the … Read more
If it has straight handlebars, it must be capable off-road, right? Not quite. The lure of purchasing a hybrid bike, with its straight handlebars and large volume tyres, and using it for commuting and off-road riding, is strong. But it’s often the wrong approach. Mountain and hybrid bikes might share some similarities regarding appearance and … Read more
Switchback corners are the feature where most newbie riders hesitate and crash on as they build mountain biking experience. These corners, which route through 180 degrees, are fundamental to many trail builds. Switchbacks allow master trail builders to extend your singletrack riding distance by cleverly managing elevation and topography. MTB enduro racing for beginners – … Read more
