Staying warm and dry in is easy with the right outer layer: we put the best mountain bike jackets to the test. Light shells and storm jackets.
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Best mountain bike under £2000, or $2800: proper MTB time!
Do you have more than £1000 to spend? Want to know what is the best mountain bike under £2000? Answer: decent parts, good geometry, rewarding handling.
Best mountain bike racks for cars: optimise space and save your vehicle’s interior
The best bike racks for mountain bikes will depend largely on what fits your car but here are some features to look out for and reviews of our favourites.
The 10 tools you should have in your workshop toolkit
Fettling with your bikes is sometimes half the fun. Here's the ultimate workshop toolkit to ensure you can fix, upgrade and modify your pride and joy.
Best new trails to ride in 2023
Nothing beats the first time you ride a new mountain bike trail. You might mess up every corner but you’ll get to the bottom buzzing with the latest MTB fix.…
How to stop arm pump: what it is, what causes it, and how to prevent it
Whether it is clips vs flats or analog vs e-bike, there seems to be a lot of division in mountain biking. And while most of it is clearly manufactured, one…
Riding Exmoor: Uplifts, loamy singletrack, and pasties
Bridleways really aren’t supposed to be this good. This corner has the perfect radius to hold my speed for the next, the trail defined by a steam below me to…
Best budget mountain bike forks – brilliant front suspension at affordable prices
Suspension forks are virtually standard issue on all the best modern mountain bikes thanks to the ability to improve steering control, traction and comfort to the rider. Almost all use…
Zen and the art of mountain bike maintenance
I’m not a natural mechanic. Bike parts break in my hands, bolts strip, threads rip and tools shatter. Many an evening I’d sheepishly besiege my mechanically-minded neighbour’s house, nursing the…
Vitus Mythique 29 VRX (2023) review
When we tested the original Mythique 29 back in 2019, we were blown away by the suspension performance, build kit and frame quality. But we criticised the 29in version for…
Nukeproof Blackline waterproof jacket review
With its 2.5 layer construction, the Nukeproof Blackline is around 150g lighter than the heaviest three-layer jacket we’ve tested in compiling our guide to the best waterproof jackets for mountain…
Altura Kielder Unisex Trail Gloves review
Altura’s ultra-thin Kielder gloves weigh in at a scant 32g. Most of that minimalism is down to an airy polyester/elastane mix back panel and slender synthetic suede palm. There really…
Enduro joins the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Get ready for one of the biggest shake-ups in the world of mountain bike racing and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup series in… well, pretty much since it began.…
Lighter, less metal, more carbon: the race-ready Scott Scale RC gets a new year update
The Scott Scale RC has been a regular fixture on cross-country World Cup and World Champion podiums, piloted to victory by the one and only Nino Schurter. With the upcoming…
Best mountain bike wheels: aluminium and carbon options
Getting the best mountain bike wheels can totally transform your ride. Upgrading your bike's existing wheelset will add speed and improve the feel.
Best mountain bike chain lube: keep your drivetrain running smooth and protected
Ever hear those squeaks and creaks coming out of the drivetrain? That’s the sound of a dirty chain! A gritty, unlubricated chain reduces both the longevity of your drivetrain and…
Best mountain bike cleaning kit: bike cleaners to keep your MTB running smoothly
As much as we love to boast a muddy, filthy, well-ridden bike, we know as well as the next mountain biker that cleaning your bike well is crucial in order…
Best cycling base layers: mountain bike layers for staying warm and dry
We’ve reached the time of the year when the mercury is dropping but the outdoors are still ever so tempting. Riding your bike should never be an uncomfortable or miserable…
Introducing the fully connected Greyp G6.5 eMTB
Picture this- you’ve signed up for a huge enduro race for 2023. You’re nowhere close to prepared and the closest hill to you has an average gradient of 13% to…
Fabio Wibmer takes the new Crankbrothers Stamp Street Fabio shoes for a ride with style
Looking for a comfy casual shoe that works well for riding? Or a riding shoe that’s flexible enough for wearing day-to-day? The new Crankbrothers Stamp Street Fabio is designed to…