Saturday’s 2022 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships witnessed history being made, as Loïc “super Bruni” took his fifth rainbow jersey, and was accompanied by two other French riders on the podium. In the women’s race, surprising herself with her fast run, 20-year-old Valentina Höll (AUT) took the women’s title by less than a second. The ultimate buyer’s … Read more
7Mesh has always been pushing the envelope in fabric design. Now after years of development the brand has launched WTV (wind, thermal, ventilation) to provide all-out comfort through chilly conditions. Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit How to set up your mountain bike for winter – top tips to get through the slop What’s … Read more
Nino Schurter is unequivocally the greatest cross-country mountain bike rider of all time, and his win at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championship 2022 in Les Gets has all but proved it. That said, it wasn’t an easy win for Schurter as young British talent, Tom Pidcock, had other plans. The ultimate buyer’s guide to hardtail mountain bikes Gravel bike vs mountain bike: … Read more
The Surly Corner Bar lets you add a drop bar to your mountain bike or hybrid while retaining all your existing levers, shifters, and drivetrain. If you want to turn your mountain bike into a gravel bike, this alternative to the best MTB handlebars is a cheap way to get aero and comfy. 2021 Redshift Kitchen Sink handlebar review The 11 … Read more
The burgeoning gravel cycling scene is extremely popular across the globe – it offers something more than road riding which can be dangerous at times and it doesn’t require the skillset (or equipment) of mountain biking. Subsequently, it is no surprise that every year more supported gravel events keep popping up. Some are multi-day extravaganzas abroad, and others are day-long events that … Read more
Featuring a seriously high-quality build, Lezyne’s CNC Tubeless Drive can kill three birds with one stone, which makes it a frontunner among the best mini bike pumps. It’s a hand pump, CO2 inflator and tubeless repair kit in one small package. Such convenience, however, comes at quite the cost and it’s not without a weight penalty either. … Read more
Once again we are bringing you five of the most interesting things that have made their way into the office. To kick things off, we’ve got some torque wrenches in for testing, mega lightweight inner tubes from Pirelli and a tie-dye jersey from Troy Lee Designs. We’ll also run you through some of the coolest stories … Read more
[Words by Steve Thomas]Matlock’s very own cycling maestro, Tim Gould, was something of a phenomenon on the Mountain Bike World Cup circuit during “the golden era” – a time when the sport was still in its infancy but growing rapidly in stature. Best hardtail mountain bikes 2022 hardtails for every budget Cross-Country racing – where next … Read more
Mountain biking has many frame designs and suspension configurations that reflect the demands of riding off-road terrain. The sport originated to explore nature trails and cross-country mountain bike frame product development remained faithful to this notion. Whether its of the full-suspension or best hardtail mountain bike persuation, cross-country bikes are designed with efficiency in mind, prioritising low weight and excellent … Read more
Ahead of racing the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2022 this weekend, Evie Richards has opened up about her history with her health and the struggles she’s gone through in her career. Best hardtail mountain bikes 2022 hardtails for every budget Best MTB handlebars – tried and tested trail bars The best mountain bike jerseys for … Read more
