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Affordable, UK-made and just outrageous: Rat Bikes Dad Rat first ride review

Gravel bike or mountain bike? The Dad Rat is unashamedly both and that's its charm

Fantasy Christmas bikes — 10 legendary bikes from yesteryear featuring Raleigh, Mercier, Legnano + more

Christmas is nearly here, and Steve has been dreaming of fantasy bikes of old; some he once rode, others he watched in awe from the roadside as a kid, some he’s never set eyes on. Here’s his Christmas dream bike list

Atherton’s A.150M goes mullet for more agility and more clearance

Atherton doesn't want to replace 29in, but it aims to expand its offering to a wider audience

Danny Hart’s prototype Norco, Ronan Dunne’s Hardline winning Mondraker Summum and more — all the best bikes from Ard Rock 2025

Ard Rock isn't just about top-notch enduro racing - there are tonnes of cool bikes too!

If the world’s leaders got together on tandem mountain bikes for the weekend, I’m convinced it would be a far better place

Most of us don’t question our love of riding bikes, let alone why others do. Yet, there are so many different reasons why – do they all have the same affiliation and meaning? Steve tell us what riding means to him

Electric mountain bikes are getting too powerful

Do we really need all that extra weight and an unnecessary amount of assistance for all but the steepest of inclines? Here's why I'd prefer to stay in the slow lane/trail for now on my less powerful, but nimbler e-MTB

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“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike shop Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

British bike brand and trusted bike shop will be no more come September but will be clearing stock at a discount.

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“It’s never been just a job”: Legendary UK mountain bike brand and retailer Stif Mountain Bikes to close after 41 years

The British bike brand and trusted bike shop, once a mainstay of magazine parts listing pages in the pre-Internet era, will be no more come September, but will be clearing stock with some big discounts promised

Are AirTags really worth it for cyclists? April 20256

Are AirTags really worth it for cyclists? The pros and cons of using Apple’s mini security device or other trackers to locate your bike

We take a look at whether Apple's Airtag is a practical and cost-effective solution for cyclists looking to track their bike

Best value bike brands — who offers the most for your money?

There are loads of great road bikes at competitive prices out there, but which brands also offer exceptional service quality, inclusive bike fits, free customisation and all those other nice add-ons too?