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Revel Rascal SRAM XO mountain bike

A fast, agile and lively bike which is a hoot to ride but watch out for the steeps

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 11:00

Gravel bike vs MTB: The bike genre lines are more blurred than ever, so which one is actually best for cycling on gravel?

"You might as well just get a mountain bike".... really? We put a gravel rig up against a custom MTB to see if a gravel-specific bike is really needed to ride gravel

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 16:00

“We’re probably the best positioned to adapt to changes”: How does the smallest of bike brands stay afloat in 2026?

We catch up with Thom Dawley of Dawley Bikes to learn how he keeps his head above water during some of the most difficult times in the industry

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 14:39

Merida Big.Nine 400 mountain bike

Excellent ride performance let down by value and reliance on quick release skewers

£1250.00

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 11:00

Cube hits reset with “new chapter” 2027 MTB range, and for once the marketing speak actually checks out

Announcing the rebirth of the Fritzz as an enduro bike, a tighter Stereo line-up and hardtails starting from just £499, Cube's slightly bewildering way of launching all its new bikes at once can be forgiven if you take the time to check out the full range

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 12:33

Mountain Biking, Berwyn Mountains, North East Wales

10 weird, wacky and wonderful mountain bike events and disciplines you’ve probably never heard of

From mountain bike bog snorkelling and chariot races to hill climbs and orienteering, our great sport has some quirky curves in its identity, as Steve shows us

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 11:00

Santa Cruz Tallboy XT Di2 mountain bike

Trail bike excellence but made better with a change or two

£6999.00

Thu, Aug 06, 2026 11:00

Canyon releases all new lighter and slacker Lux Trail with major front travel boost — will this one live up to its name?

Prices range from £2,849 to £5,699 for the redesigned short-travel machine, that also comes with a downtube storage hatch with a sleeve and a 3D-forged rocker link

Tue, Jul 14, 2026 10:00

Obed’s TTR is a drop bar MTB built for ‘gravel riders living on the edge’

It's not just Canyon bringing a drop bar mountain bike to the market, as Obed crashes the party with the TTR

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 12:00

Drop bar MTBs hit the mainstream as Canyon unveils revamped Exceed cross-country bike

Canyon has updated its cross-country hardtail, shaping it for the demands of marathon and long distances races... and yes... there's a drop bar version

Thu, Jul 09, 2026 10:00