Is a new 2.6in tyre size standard on the horizon? We’ve been digging around and keeping a firm grasp of the grapevine and basically in an…
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These are the drones you’re looking for
Move over Lily there’s a new follow-you drone in town – and it’s Artificially Intelligent and everything. Or so the makers claim anyway. The Staaker…
Strava introduces Beacon safety feature
Strava has introduced a feature called Beacon. It's a new safety feature available now for Strava Premium members.
E-bike specific tyres from Kenda – E-xcuse me?
Is this a case of simply rebadging some Downhill tyres with the latest buzzword, or there actually something to this announcement of EMC (E-Mountain Casing)…
Best deals on 1×11 drivetrains available right now
We don’t have to convince you of the benefits or going to single ring setup. You’re reading this page so you’re already clearly up for…
RockShox to feature smartphone suspension tuning?
You may remember ShockWiz from our previous story about them on Kickstarter. SRAM have just bought ShockWiz. ShockWiz is a bit of kit (and an…
SR Suntour’s Megavalanche-capable Auron fork
The new enduro fork from SR Suntour has a new, overhauled damping cartridge to go with the imrpessive chassis and attractive price tag. We reviewed the…
New Öhlins RXF 36 fork and STX air shock
Öhlins and Specialized continue their partnership by announcing new 36mm stanchion fork and inline air shock. We’ve seen teaser pics before but this is the official…
The new Fox Transfer dropper seatpost
An all-new design sees Fox move on from their previous DOSS dropper. The new Transfer dropper post is still cable actuated but the new hydraulic internals…
SRAM GX DH – gravity gears on a budget
SRAM’s existing Downhill drivetrain – XO1 DH – has been around a while but it’s still priced way above what a lot of riders like…
What is Boost?
Boost? I thought it was a chocolate bar… We’re afraid it’s another new standard: this one’s a good one though, and well worth considering when…
Mavic Quest XA carbon wheelset revealed
Mavic have finally made a carbon wheelset and they’ve upped the width too. Mavic were once the de-facto choice for mountain bikers. Everyone had Mavic…
New Highline dropper post from Crank Brothers
News has just landed of Crank Brothers’ latest dropper post – the Highline. 125mm of drop via Stealth-routed cable-actuation. This post marks Crank Brothers’ third…
SRAM EX1: the drivetrain specifically for e-MTBs
Designed from the ground up to offer a different gear range, bigger steps between gears and to better deal with the low-cadence high-torque pedalling typically…
Check out the revamped 2017 Cannondale Scalpel
Cannondale has revamped the Scalpel to deal with increasingly technical World Cup XC courses.
2017 Rockshox SID aiming for Olympic success
New range of lightweight 100mm forks re-asserts SID's focus on a pure XC racing remit.
Shimano E8000 electric motor brings XT to e-bikes
Shimano have made electric motors before but the new XT E8000 motor marks a major move into e-MTBs.
Shimano SLX M7000: Shimano’s 11-speed for the masses
Shimano SLX M7000 brings 11-speed shifting and high-performance disc braking to a more affordable level. Will the new SLX be as well-received as its first incarnation…
Shimano XT goes electric with wireless Di2
Two years after unveiling XTR Di2, the Japanese giant has today released details of XT Di2. Electrical cables instead of wire ones. No more mis-shifts.…
RockShox launches first metric shocks – the Deluxe and Super Deluxe
Key points Industry moves towards standardised metric shocks Claimed improved performance and integration over former standards Two models on offer What are metric shocks To explain…