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Best mountain bike jackets 2025 — top weatherproof options for men and women

Stay warm and dry by investing in a mountain bike jacket, as recommended by our team of highly experienced MTBers

Tue, Sep 09, 2025 12:57
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Scott’s DH race bike, the Gambler, gets overhaul for 2026, with plenty of adjustability

It might not have been on the top step of a World Cup podium so far this year, but perhaps this new iteration will turn things around for the DH Factory team

Tue, Aug 26, 2025 14:50
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Why are people riding drop handlebars on mountain bikes?: Cory Wallace on the realities of drop bar off-road riding

We catch up with multiple 24-Hour MTB World Champion Cory Wallace, a veteran of both dropped and flat bars at Leadville and elsewhere, to hear his thoughts and experiences on riding both in off-road race anger.

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 14:29
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Norco’s Revolver gets modern XC makeover with two travel options and a lighter frame

Updated for the first time since 2019, the Revolver has had quite the update

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 09:56
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With a 970g frame, space for 2.2in tyres and all of the cargo mounts, Fara’s new Gr4 is built for racing and exploration

This super modern gravel bike is said to perform at the sharp end of gravel racing, while being more than suitable for everyday rides too

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 07:00
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Trek’s new Fuel is three trail bikes in one…if you have the money and mechanical know-how to change it up

The Fuel EXe is also being replaced by the Fuel+, also with three build options

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 15:00
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Is the UCI stifling innovation for fairer competition? The UCI announces a new EPAC approval process for e-mountain bike racing

e-mountain bike motor standards are all over the place at the moment, potentially harming the fairness of e-MTB racing. The UCI looks set to put that straight.

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 14:29
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New YT Industries Decoy e-MTB ditches Shimano in favour of Bosch power

Even amidst business turmoil, YT Industries brings updates to its Decoy e-MTB

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 14:00
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The Santa Cruz Vala goes alloy and shaves £1,200 off the price, but keeps its high performance Bosch CX motor

Santa Cruz has brought its Vala platform to a cheaper frame material, and got rid of flip chips to make setup that bit easier

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 07:01
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32in wheels for mountain bikes are here… but do we really need them?

The arrival of the 32-inch wheel appears to have upset the MTB market (and everyone in it). Despite this, here's why I think the existing popular off-road wheel sizes won't be going anywhere soon

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 16:18
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