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Frames

Ratio Antrax carbon 29er frame released

Stunning all-carbon 29er frame from Ratio now available

Ratio Antrax carbon 29er frame released
MTB

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 - first look

Latest 29er 100mm full suspension mountain bike from Specialized arrives for testing – is it still the fastest XC bike?

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 - first look
**Video

Video: The beauty of a solo ride

Mike Brazier set out to film his own solo ride on local trails

Video: The beauty of a solo ride
News

Fully Sussed XC race series heads to Cornwall - preview

Second round of XC racing heads to 'United Downs, near Redruth in Cornwall on 1 April

Fully Sussed XC race series heads to Cornwall - preview
News

F1 star Alain Prost to ride the Absa Cape Epic stage race

Four-time Formula One Drivers' Champion Alain Prost will take to a mountain bike for the South African stage race this weekend

F1 star Alain Prost to ride the Absa Cape Epic stage race
Jackets

The North Face spring clothing range arrives - first look

Fresh new spring clothing from The North Face arrives, we take a first look at the growing range, including women's jackets and baggy shorts

The North Face spring clothing range arrives - first look
**Events

Manon Carpenter clinches second in opening World Cup DH

Young Brit proves her potential with amazing finish. Gee Atherton forth in men’s race

Manon Carpenter clinches second in opening World Cup DH
**Events

Pietermaritzburg hosts first round of UCI World Cup

Nino Schurter and Maja Wloszczowska cling victory in exciting first race of 2012. Brit Annie Last finishes top ten

Pietermaritzburg hosts first round of UCI World Cup
Derailleurs (back)

New SRAM Type 2 derailleur eliminates chain slap - first look

New rear derailleur uses one-way roller clutch to eliminate chain slap

New SRAM Type 2 derailleur eliminates chain slap - first look
Tyres

On-One reveal plans to release 26/29in tyres

Brant Richards has been busy, he's only gone and revealed some new tyres, available in 26in and 29in sizes

On-One reveal plans to release 26/29in tyres
Stems

50mm stems - improve handling or too short?

Jon shares his views on why going shorter is better for handling

50mm stems - improve handling or too short?
Shoes

Road to Cape Epic 2012: Epic shoe testing

In pursuit of comfort over the long stages, Claire has tested three pairs of shoes from Specialized, Giro and Scott

Road to Cape Epic 2012: Epic shoe testing
News

Evans Cycles to sell Onza tyres this spring

Legendary name is back on the sidewall of a new range of tyres

Evans Cycles to sell Onza tyres this spring
MTB

Orange Five Pro – first look

This month we’re testing 140mm trail bikes, and first out of the trap is Halifax’s finest

Orange Five Pro – first look
News

Mike Hall reaches India in World Cycle Race

On 18 February Mike Hall left London. He's now reached India. Here's an update on how he's getting on

Mike Hall reaches India in World Cycle Race
**Events

Gorrick Spring Series round three report

Joolze Dymond reports from the third round of the Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series held at Crowthorne Woods last weekend

Gorrick Spring Series round three report
News

2012 MTB Marathon series gets going soon

The first marathon of the year takes place on 7-8 April at Builth Wells in Wales

2012 MTB Marathon series gets going soon
**Features

Quick Poll: Are bike tyres too expensive?

How much do you pay for tyres? Join the debate...

Quick Poll: Are bike tyres too expensive?
**Features

Maddie Horton: Getting her new Fate and training for the season

New BM blog contributor Maddie Horton is an elite mountain bike racer and talks about setting her new Specialized Fate 29er up for the season

Maddie Horton: Getting her new Fate and training for the season
Forks (Suspension)

Magura release 29er and 650b suspension forks

German fork manufacturer now offers 29er fork and is also gearing up for 650b ‘movement’

Magura release 29er and 650b suspension forks
News

12/24 Hours of Exposure: Just four weeks to go

With just four weeks to go, here's a preview of the 12/24 Hours of Exposure solo event

12/24 Hours of Exposure: Just four weeks to go
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