Internal cable routing, what can I say? Few cycling innovations have achieved what internal cable routing has. Tidy, clean-looking bikes, exceptional-looking cockpits, and well-protected cables. What’s not to love? What’s behind Isla Short’s best season yet? Athletes or Influencers? Power and influence in MTB Why are people riding drop handlebars on MTBs? Internal cable routing … Read more
The Tactic Clip-In pedals are Funn’s version of the classic cageless SPD pedals. While simple in form, they excel in function, providing a solid and easy engagement, plenty of float, and top-notch durability. They’re reasonably light too, posing a solid alternative to Shimano’s XT XC Race pedals. Although, as the brand has shied away from … Read more
Amy Henchoz is quickly making a name for herself on the cross-country scene, having claimed the UK XCM National Championship in 2022 and not leaving the podium ever since. If she’s not racing cross-country, she can be spotted between the tapes of many an enduro and having a crack at several FKT attempts. Supported by … Read more
About this time last year, I decided it was a good idea to have a crack at a cross-country race, and that idea snowballed pretty quickly into a multi-day stage race… the inaugural RiftMTB, in fact. Here’s what I learnt while tackling the race’s five days of hell-for-leather riding, despite having no previous experience with stage racing … Read more
The Falco is Sonder’s answer to the UK hardtail trail scene. It makes mountain biking accessible with a no-nonsense, up-to-date and well-built frame. With 120mm of travel, it can be set up to munch miles or to tackle entry-level trails. The Eagle 70 spec is great value for money, but if you’re looking to head to … Read more
[Images provided by Ross Bell]Think of Scottish mountain bike racers, and Isla Short is likely the first name that springs to mind. She’s been a stalwart of the scene for a fair few years, wearing the national stripes in more than one discipline. But always on two wheels. The Charlie Aldridge interview – UK’s newest … Read more
Cube has released its 2026 collection, with just the one new mountain bike for the coming year. The AMS Hybrid 177 expands the brand’s ‘Hybrid’ eMTB range with a new full-fat gravity-focussed e-bike. Best e-MTBs 2025 – top-performing e-mountain bikes for every situation Confused by Shimano’s huge range of mountain bike drivetrains? From CUES to … Read more
As with the rest of the Ranger line, Fox Racing’s Ranger gloves have seen a well-deserved update. Now, they bring a new fit, a revised cuff, while carrying similar fabrics to the older model, and the result is one of the best gloves I’ve had the pleasure of wearing. That said, any printing on the … Read more
During its lengthy tenure on the market, Specialized’s Butcher has seen a range of revisions. In its latest form, the brand promises a range of improvements, but in action, it’s an excellent bit of rubber. Mounted to the front wheel, it provides dependable grip through a range of surfaces while not being unbearably weighty. As … Read more
