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News

Rose Bikes - 2015 Range Launched

Rose 2015: All-new Uncle Jimbo 160mm enduro bike and new frames and graphics all-round

Rose Bikes - 2015 Range Launched
News

Kona reveal new bikes for 2015

New Process 134 SE, Process 167 and Precept 200 coming your way soon.

Kona reveal new bikes for 2015
News

Specialized Enduro goes 650B

26" Enduro is dead as Specialized introduce new 27.5 model alongside existing 29er version.

Specialized Enduro goes 650B
MTB

Superior Bikes Team 27 Elite Review

Light and fast 650B carbon fibre hardtail is an enticing package for a racer or cross-country trail rider.

Superior Bikes Team 27 Elite Review
Forks (Suspension)

X-Fusion Trace RL2 DLA 29er Fork First Look

X-Fusion’s 34mm legged 140-110mm fork - we take a quick gander.

X-Fusion Trace RL2 DLA 29er Fork First Look
MTB

First Look: Merida Big.Nine CF 5000

A first look at Taiwanese company Merida’s £3,750 carbon race-ready hardtail.

First Look: Merida Big.Nine CF 5000
MTB

Superior Bikes Team 27 Elite First Look

Carbon fibre race hardtail from the Czech Republic arrives for testing

Superior Bikes Team 27 Elite First Look
Jackets

Madison Addict Waterproof Jacket Review

Madison's Addict jacket is competitively priced and packs in all the features you really want in a jacket

Madison Addict Waterproof Jacket Review
MTB

Cube Sting 120 Race 29 First Look

We take a look at Cube's racy Sting 29er, which we'll be putting through its paces.

Cube Sting 120 Race 29 First Look
Chainguides

M:Part Single Ring XC Chainguide Review

Here's a neat way to ensure your chain stays on if you're switching to a single chainring set-up.

M:Part Single Ring XC Chainguide Review
News

Blog: Project Prophet

There’s still life in 26ers yet, I tell you...

Blog: Project Prophet
Mudguards

RockGuardz Carbon Mudguard Review

Full carbon mudguard that offers incredible coverage and protection from mud splatter.

RockGuardz Carbon Mudguard Review
**Where to Ride

Bike Magic Rides the New Penhydd Trail at Afan

New 14km red grade trail finally opens at Afan.

Bike Magic Rides the New Penhydd Trail at Afan
List of Bests

Five Best: 26 Inch Trail Bikes

Think 26in wheels are dead? Think again, here are five cracking trail bikes.

Five Best: 26 Inch Trail Bikes
Grips

Ritchey WCS Ergo Locking True Grip Review

These WCS Ergo grips from Ritchey are interestingly shaped and may be just what you're after...

Ritchey WCS Ergo Locking True Grip Review
MTB

2013 End of Season Discount Mountain Bikes

Bargains galore! We round up some hot deals with some bikes reduced by over 30%.

2013 End of Season Discount Mountain Bikes
Jackets

Scott AS Plus Premium Jacket Review

Scott’s AS Plus Premium jacket is extremely comfortable with a slim fit, an insulating Super Roubaix lining and loads of nice details.

Scott AS Plus Premium Jacket Review
List of Bests

Six of the Best: Mudguards for Winter Mountain Biking

The trails are muddy, it’s time to fit a front mudguard. Here are six of the best.

Six of the Best: Mudguards for Winter Mountain Biking
List of Bests

2014's Best: Racing Bikes XC, Enduro and DH

Three cross-country, enduro and downhill bikes that are ready to race from the shop floor.

2014's Best: Racing Bikes XC, Enduro and DH
Saddles

Charge Scoop Saddle Review

The latest Scoop saddle from Charge offers same dependable comfort of the classic Spoon with sleeker looks and more colour options.

Charge Scoop Saddle Review
Jackets

Endura Convert Jacket Review

Endura's Convert is a feature-packed jacket ideal for the winter with the added versatility of removeable sleeves

Endura Convert Jacket Review
List of Bests

2014’s Best: Long travel 29er mountain bikes

Which is the best long travel 29er? We pick five contenders...

2014’s Best: Long travel 29er mountain bikes
List of Bests

2014's Best: Hardtail mountain bikes

David Arthur picks five of the hottest new all-round hardtails of 2014.

2014's Best: Hardtail mountain bikes
Cleaning Products

Purple Harry Cleaner and Degreaser Review

Effective biodegradable cleaner and degreaser in one for removing the trail filth from your bike.

Purple Harry Cleaner and Degreaser Review
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