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Wheel Sets

Mavic Crossmax ST 29er wheels review

Super stiff all-mountain 29er wheels offer impressive performance

Mavic Crossmax ST 29er wheels review
Wheel Sets

Fulcrum Red Power 29 XL wheels review

Durable and sturdy wheels that are a little on the heavy side, but great for the price

Fulcrum Red Power 29 XL wheels review
Jerseys

Endura Hummvee short sleeve jersey review

Loose fitting jersey packed with features that keep you cool and dry when it gets hot out.

Endura Hummvee short sleeve jersey review
MTB

Pivot Firebird review

Hard-hitting, big fun all-mountain bike that's as happy climbing back up the hill as scorching down it

Pivot Firebird review
Forks (Suspension)

RockShox SID RLT 120mm suspension fork review

After eight months’ hard trail use RockShox's cross-country fork still impresses

RockShox SID RLT 120mm suspension fork review
Tyres

Maxxis Minion DHR II tyre review

The revamped Maxxis Minion DHR II tyre offers mind-blowing grip

Maxxis Minion DHR II tyre review
MTB

Lapierre Spicy 916 review

An extraordinarily capable all-mountain machine that's light enough to pedal back up the mountain.

Lapierre Spicy 916 review
Shorts

Endura Singletrack II shorts review

A great cut, bombproof construction and great value for money

Endura Singletrack II shorts review
Components

Gamut P30 chain guide review

If you need to keep the chain in place on a single-ring transmission, the gamut P30 is a light and effective piece of kit.

Gamut P30 chain guide review
MTB

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 review

Thanks to improved shock valving this former race weapon is now a great trail-riding all-rounder

Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 review
Gloves

Fox Attack gloves review

Minimalist, comfortable gloves with great fit and surprising durability

Fox Attack gloves review
Tyres

Maxxis High Roller II 2.4in Dual Ply tyres review

A brave update to a classic tyre makes it an even better performer when the going gets tough

Maxxis High Roller II 2.4in Dual Ply tyres review
Shorts

Endura Downhill Shorts – review

Hard-wearing shorts for hard-hitting riding

Endura Downhill Shorts – review
News

Pivot Mach 429 updated for 2012 – we ride it

29er updated for 2012 with a lighter frame, we take it for a first ride

Pivot Mach 429 updated for 2012 – we ride it
Handlebars

Easton Havoc 35 handlebars - first look

Easton Havoc 35 handlebars usher in new 35mm standard

Easton Havoc 35 handlebars - first look
Seat Posts

DSP Bighorn adjustable seatpost - first look

A dropper post has become an essential item for Megavalanche, and the £175 Bighorn looks good out of the box

DSP Bighorn adjustable seatpost - first look
**How To

Going to the Alps this summer? Here's some tips...

Heading abroad for some gravity riding? Here’s some tips to make sure you're prepared...

Going to the Alps this summer? Here's some tips...
Cleaning Products

Juice Lubes Ceramic Chain Lube - review

State-of-the-art lube technology works well in British conditions

Juice Lubes Ceramic Chain Lube - review
Shoes

Shimano SH-M161 shoes - review

The updated M161 shoes are a startlingly good shoe ideal for trail riders, all-day riders and even racers

Shimano SH-M161 shoes - review
MTB

Pinarello release Dogma XC 9.9 mountain bike

Italian road firm gets into off-road action with new hardtail

Pinarello release Dogma XC 9.9 mountain bike
**Events

Jerome Clementz's Megavalanche advice

We ask top enduro racer Jerome for some advice racing the Mega for the first time

Jerome Clementz's Megavalanche advice
MTB

Riding the new Cannondale Trigger

Fast, agile, capable, fun, the Cannondale Trigger blew us away with a first ride in Deer Valley, Utah

Riding the new Cannondale Trigger
MTB

Cannondale Jekyll 2013 - Updates include Fox 34 and 36 forks

Updates to 150mm Jekyll sees the bike get the fork it wanted from the beginning

Cannondale Jekyll 2013 - Updates include Fox 34 and 36 forks
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