In November 2024, Canyon announced a safety recall for bikes equipped with Shimano batteries, specifically the Spectral:ON and Torque:ON, and ceased the sale of those models. After quite the wait, the brand’s trail and gravity e-mountain bikes have returned to the market, equipped with a fresh battery design. Best electric mountain bikes 2025 – top-performing … Read more
Five Cool Things is back for 2026! And we’re kicking off with a pretty big one, as we check out Giant’s latest enduro e-MTB, DJI’s updated action camera, and Prungo’s therapeutic tool for ‘deep recovery’. That’s not all, as we’ve got a comprehensive tool kit from Topeak and fresh winter garbs from GripGrab. How to … Read more
With bikes such as the Level, the Sly, and the Dusty, Mondraker has quickly been bolstering its pedal-assist and e-MTB lineup. And today is no different, as the brand has added yet another e-mountain bike to its roster, the Scree. Where many e-bikes are loaded with suspension travel for proper winch and plummet shenanigans, the … Read more
Starting life by CNC machining environmentally friendly pedals, Pembree has quickly expanded, and the GCS Stem comes as part of a swathe of new kit from the brand. Built for gravity riding, it marries good looks, a top-notch build quality, and great performance. However, it requires a fair bit of torque, and combined with perhaps … Read more
Dogs and mountain bikes have always been a glorious mix. For some, there’s no greater joy than taking your hound out and having them follow you as you ride along a trail. But beyond the traditional trail dog dynamic, there are other ways to get your furry friend involved. And in particular, there is an emerging … Read more
[Images by Boris Beyer]Hailing from the mountain biking hotbed of Peille in the south of France, Fabien Barel grew up riding alongside near-neighbour Nicolas Vouillioz, and was picked up as a sponsored rider in his early teens by the then dominant SUNN team. From his Junior Downhill World Championship win in 1998 to Elite downhill … Read more
Alright, so my headline is pretty sensationalist, but one thing’s for sure: electric mountain bikes are becoming so popular that regular mountain bikes are surely falling behind. It could be said that e-MTBs will be the new norm, or that they already are, but after a long stint riding pedal-assisted machines and moving back to a … Read more
DMR’s Gridlock grips take the famed slip-on Grid grips and add a locking collar. While simple in construction and texture, they’re supremely comfortable as they capably damp vibrations while providing shed loads of traction. While the super long length adds a string to their bow, I would love a regular-sized version. Best MTB grips 2025 … Read more
[Photography by Georgina Hinton]The Rockrider XC Mountain Bike Helmet Race Mips helmet caught my eye with its sleek-looking design, large air vents and Mips liner. It’s a great price if you are looking for a dedicated peakless cross-country lid that will also work on the gravel bike. Whilst it’s no luxury lid, it’s comfy enough and … Read more
