Mountain bike sizing isn’t like buying clothes. The complexity of measurements that account for mountain bike sizing is way beyond ‘small, medium or large?’ You don’t fit a mountain bike like riding jerseys or baggies.With hand, foot and posterior contact points, the intricacy of mountain bike sizing is multi-dimensional. Riders need to consider their limb … Read more
Forty years since it first hit the streets, Raleigh’s iconic Mk1 Tuff Burner BMX bike is back but in limited numbers. Eager to reignite the good vibes from the 80s BMX scene, Raleigh has worked with We Were Rad Collective – a group of BMX enthusiasts – to re-launch this little piece of history. Five ways to survive … Read more
Full-face helmets have come a long way since the early downhill mountain biking options. Modern designs, materials and safety features have made the best full-face MTB helmets even better – they’re now lighter, more breathable and have better comfort than before. Rolling the safety dice before dropping in on gravity-riding trails is not recommended – crashes are inevitable when … Read more
The WTB TCS sealant is a synthetic, ammonia-free, latex-based tyre sealant that has delivered a consistently good performance in a range of bikes, pressures and weather conditions. it’s also performed very well in our puncture test as we look to crown the best tubeless sealant.WTB TCS sealant – Technical detailsWTB claims producing the TCS sealant was only … Read more
The Forme Black Rocks HT1 is an excellent entry point to mountain biking. The geometry gives a solid base to work from with great handling and stability while the budget-conscious specification is reliable leaving room to upgrade in the future. With some aftermarket chain protection and a clutch-actuated rear mech, this bike will not hold you back … Read more
This week has been huge in terms of tech news – not only with the launch of Focus’s new lightweight e-bike but also Canyon’s revolutionary new K.I.S system. More big news is that Panaracer is now the title sponsor of the Dirty Reiver and that Specialized’s new Diverge now boasts front and rear suspension. Off-road … Read more
Gore has designed the Fernflow shorts as a pair of premium trail shorts, able to handle nearly all conditions and technical terrain. The stretch and adjustability make them very comfortable and high-performing, placing them firmly in our recommended list of the best MTB shorts for women.Gore Fernflow women’s shorts – Technical detailsThe Gore Fernflow shorts are trail shorts … Read more
Despite being one of the most important purchases you’ll make as a cyclist, cycling shoes are often overlooked – especially by beginners. Once you start venturing into disciplines such as bikepacking, for example, you’ll soon realise that basic trainers or flat shoes don’t really make the cut and that something from the best gravel bike shoes and best mountain bike shoes are … Read more
Pole has always been a brand that’s pushed the envelope with its bikes, being the first to introduce some rather radical geometries in mountain bikes. Now, the Finnish brand has done it again with the Vikkelä, a new CNC-machined enduro bike that gets 190mm of travel, 29in wheels and adjustable lateral stiffness. Best mountain bikes for under … Read more
