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    Three mountain bike tyres lying on the ground

    Best mountain bike tyres: e-bikes, trail riding, XC racing, gravity, and everything inbetween

    • November 8, 2024

    Ultimate grip? Fastest rolling speed? Ride in sand? Rocks? Or loam? Here are the eight best mountain bike tyres for you and your trails.

    2025 Calibre Bossnut

    Best cheap full-suspension bike: $1200/£1000 to $1900/£1600 bargain bouncers

    • October 31, 2024

    We have seven of the best cheap full suspension bike rigs that are evenly matched and that won’t break the bank. But which delivers the…

    Ready to night ride

    Best mountain bike lights: bar mount, helmet and e-bike specific

    • October 30, 2024

    Here are the best mountain bike lights. Bombing around in the dark may seem like a mad thing to do, but night riding is great.

    Transition Relay e-bike

    Best mountain bike trousers/pants: regular and waterproof

    • October 28, 2024

    All these mountain bike trousers on test will get the job done, but the expensive stuff will be a little bit more durable and more…

    best mountain bike jackets

    Best mountain bike jackets for staying dry in wet weather

    • October 23, 2024

    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…

    Best mountain bike saddles

    Best mountain bike saddles: Make sure you’re sitting comfortably

    • October 16, 2024

    We've ridden the backside out of our shorts to draw up this list of the very best mountain bike saddles available for all types of…

    Best Budget E-Bikes riding an e-bike in the woods

    Best budget electric mountain bike: Power-up your ride without breaking the bank

    • October 15, 2024

    You can bag one of the best budget electric mountain bike models for around £3k nowadays... but are they up to the job of proper…

    Best e-bike motor - Bafang unit on a Vitus e-bike

    Which is the best e-bike motor? Power, punch and range compared

    • October 14, 2024

    Brose, Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Panasonic, Yamaha ebike systems... which has more power, which has more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our guide to e-bike…

    ODI/SDG grips

    Best mountain bike grips: lock-on grips for all types

    • October 10, 2024

    The best mountain bike grips don't need to cost the earth. There are hundreds of grips on the market - a bewildering choice! Here's a…

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    Best budget mountain bike helmets under £100: Affordable head protection

    • July 29, 2024

    The sub £100 price category is where you’ll find the best value helmets for trail and cross-country riding. Design details, construction methods and safety technology…

    Should I use flat or clipless pedals and shoes for mountain biking

    Best budget mountain bike shoes: Top footwear under £100/$120

    • June 28, 2024

    The connection between your pedals and shoes is vital. If you’re starting out, or on a budget, it’s tempting to make do with some old…

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    Best budget mountain bike wheels – High-performance hoops under £500

    • May 22, 2024

    The best mountain bike wheels we’ve tested are from brands with a strong focus and pedigree in this area. You’ll get a wheel set that’s…

    Best mountain bike water bottle cage: fluid carrying solutions for all frame styles

    • April 30, 2024

    Buying the best bottle cage for mountain biking isn’t just a matter of getting one of the best water bottles and something to hold it.…

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    Best mountain bike tool kits for home mechanics: fix things and save money

    • April 30, 2024

    Read our guide to the best mountain bike tool kits in 2020. Arm yourself with a bike tool kit for that fresh-out-of-the-box feeling on every

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    Best water bottles for mountain biking: keep thirst at bay

    • April 28, 2024

    Staying hydrated is an essential element of mountain biking given the level of exertion involved, and this only gets more crucial with time, distance and…

    Best mountain bike cleaning kit: keep your bike looking sweet and rolling smoothly

    • April 28, 2024

    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…

    Best protection vests/body armour

    Best MTB body armour: tried and tested protection

    • April 28, 2024

    Fuelled by ever-improving, safer and more stable bikes, we’ve all got faster downhill on trails that now pack in more extreme and challenging features. Thankfully, MTB…

    Mountain bike workstand for DIY repairs

    Best mountain bike repair workstands: Fix your bike with ease

    • April 28, 2024

    The best mountain bike workstands are a must-have item. They hold the bike clear of ground allowing easier work on all part of the bicycle.

    Best mountain bike multitool - hand tightening bolts on stem using multitool

    Best mountain bike multi-tools: rescue broken rides

    • April 26, 2024

    We test mountain bike multi-tools. Light enough to put in your pack and carry all day, useful enough to fix a multitude of sins if…

    SRAM disc brake rotors

    Best disc rotors for mountain biking: Tune your stopping power

    • April 26, 2024

    Along with the lever and caliper, the brake rotor is an essential and, some would argue, the most important component of even the best disc…

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    Buyer's guides

    Testing the best mountain bike trousers

    Best waterproof trousers for mountain biking: Stay dry and cosy through the winter slop

    RockShox MY23 Super Deluxe Ultimate shock

    Best mountain bike rear shocks: air and coil rear suspension buyer’s guide

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    The best mountain bike: what to look for in a mountain bike

    The best mountain bikes for under £2,500

    Ten best mountain bike upgrades

    Best mountain bike upgrades (that don’t cost the earth)

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    Reviews

    Rapha Trail Gore-Tex Pants

    Rapha’s Trail Gore Tex Pants are the best waterproof trousers I’ve tried in twenty years of testing

    SRAM AXS Pod controller

    I didn’t gel with SRAM’s old AXS shifters, but the new Pod Controller is totally intuitive

    Endura MT500 jacket

    Endura’s MT500 Polartec jacket is cheaper than my favourite cold-weather top, and more practical too

    Merida eOne-Sixty SL

    Merida’s new ‘lightweight’ eOne-Sixty SL is a gorgeous-looking e-bike, but I think it’s powered by the wrong Bosch motor

    Fox 36 Grip X

    I love the support on Fox’s new 36 with Grip X damper, but RockShox’ Charger 3.1 eats it for breakfast

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