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“We’re in a world of change with this, and it’s only the beginning”: How mountain bike legend Fabien Barel now helps design and test modern mountain bikes

We catch up with this titan of downhill and enduro to learn more about his recent injury, and how he, as a rider, influences the design of modern mountain bikes

Tue, Jan 06, 2026 14:00
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From revived brands to new tech and downhill thrills here are the highs and lows of 2025

2025 has been another big one for bikes with some brands calling it quits and some just getting started. Here are some highlights

Mon, Dec 29, 2025 14:00
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YT unveils first new bike since being rebought by original founder following administration woes

YT's latest Tues downhill bike brings the brand back to its affordable performance roots

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 12:00
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Does the pro mountain bike circuit really need more World Cup venues? The pros and cons of branching out beyond top level MTB’s European base

Ahead of the biggest season in racing history, we look at the new South Korean and North American venues, and ask whether it's too much, or a much-needed expansion

Tue, Dec 09, 2025 14:00
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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 the British so good at downhill? How a country with few mountains continues to dominate downhill race podiums

British downhill racers have been topping the world’s race podiums in huge numbers since the early days of mountain biking – but, for a land with only tiny mountains, how did it happen?

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 13:00
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“The decision to not offer me a rerun wasn’t what I was expecting”: Harriet Harnden on switching from Enduro to DH, THAT incident in Poland, and aiming for a first World Cup win

At 24 years old, Harnden already has national titles and the Enduro World Series overall title to her name. Now, she's got her sights set on the DH World Cup scene

Thu, Jun 19, 2025 11:00
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Brembo ‘brakes’ into the mountain bike scene: Specialized announces partnership with premium car braking specialist

This year's downhill circuit is full of poorly kept secrets, with spy shots of Brembo's MTB brakes plastered around the internet. Now it's official

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 12:00
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500g of added weight and 160mm cranks: Laurie Greenland tells all about his custom Santa Cruz V10 downhill superbike

Greenland, who rode the bike to a third-place finish at 2024's Mont St Anne World Cup, speaks to off.road.cc at Bike Park Wales about the choices behind his setup

Sun, Jun 01, 2025 14:00
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Is ‘downduro’ the future of mountain bikes? How Tahnee Seagrave’s race-winning Orbea Rallon was made

As Orbea’s unique new Rallon downhill (but also enduro) beast has finally been unveiled, we managed to get an exclusive insight into its creation and backstory

Sat, May 24, 2025 09:00
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