Pivot’s new Firebird looks more composed than ever, but I’m just as interested in why Bernard Kerr’s wearing a suit and slippers for the press shots
Pivot FirebirdPivot's enduro bike has been redesigned for 2025 with more size options and plenty of builds to choose from... perfe...
Hunt’s new Enduro V3 wheels claim best-in-class strength, boast tuned front and rear rims, and cost £499
Hunt Enduro V3 wheelsHunt Enduro V3 wheels boast strength and weight to rival DT Swiss and Roval, and a cushty ride feel thanks to...
The new RockShox Reverb switches battery location and gets squishy mid-stroke for more comfort
RockShox Reverb newRockShox’s venerable dropper post gets a major overhaul, with longer drops, new battery location, and built-i...
Kitsch or cool? Yeti’s 40th birthday present to itself is a custom ASR XC bike, dripping in bling and 90s nostalgia – and you don’t even want to know the price
Yeti ASR 40th Anniversary bikeWith just 200 Yeti ASR 40th birthday special edition bikes being made you’d better be nifty if you...
Faster, Further, Higher – The ABUS YouDrop FF is a convertible full-face helmet for courageous kids
Abus YouDrop FF HelmetKids have no fear on their bikes, which is inspiring, but can be frightening as a parent. Investing in a qua...
Top XC racers protest Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to reduce podium size from 5 to 3
XCO World Cup podiumOver 120 athletes and 10 World Series teams have signed a statement addressed to the broadcasterOver 120 cross...
The XC World Cup season is about to start in Brazil… here’s where, when, and how to watch, and who’s in the running
Whoop UCI MTB World Series XCThe first round of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series takes place this weekend at Araxá in Bra...
The new Fox Float X2 shock is no longer a twin-tube, but there’s a good reason for this
Fox Float X2 shockFox's halo gravity shocks, the Float X2 and DHX2, get a total redesign, in the quest for new levels of downhill ...
Starling’s new enduro bike has tiny 26in wheels, and I’m struggling to tell if it’s an April Fool’s or not
Starling Dive 26in bikeThe Starling Dive uses a Reynolds steel frame, 160mm travel and wheels from the last centuryMountain bikes ...
Hurry! If you love filming your mountain bike adventures, then the DJI Osmo 4 is one of the best action cameras around – and it’s hit its lowest-ever price in this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal
You'll have to move quick to grab this £90 saving on the Osmo 4 camera – but it's a real highlight bargain in what's been a dis...
Hit the trails in style with the Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch – it’s currently at its cheapest price this year with 31% off in this Amazon Big Spring Sale deal
Save a massive £230 on the brilliant Garmin Epix Pro 2 smartwatch. It's rugged, has the brightest display of any Garmin, and will...
Urge launches the Treps enduro helmet, and it’s constructed from over 90% recycled materials
Urge Treps helmetThe new Urge Treps helmet boasts a host of tech features, impeccable eco credentials, and more mainstream styling...
SRAM Eagle Transmission goes mechanical with Eagle 90 and 70 groupsets, but you can only buy the £655 Eagle 90 off-the-shelf
SRAM Eagle 90 TransmissionSRAM introduces the Eagle 90 and Eagle 70 groupsets into its Transmission line-upSRAM has launched two n...
SRAM ditches Code brakes, swaps DOT for mineral oil, adds a new stopper called the Motive, and a cheaper Maven too
SRAM Motive brakeThe DB range also gets updated with new DB6 and DB4 options, and that Motive break aims to twin Code power with X...
Whyte’s Kado RS is the first new e-bike out with SRAM Transmission mechanical drivetrain, and at £6k it looks like decent value
Whyte Kado RSWhyte Kado RS costs £5,999, uses Bosch CX and gets a blend of SRAM Eagle Transmission 90 and 70Well that didn’t ta...
Scotland’s planned multi-million pound bike park and resort will feature elite-level DH, enduro and XC trails, and a gondola uplift… but it’s not at Innerleithen, Fort William or any of the usual destinations
Dunoon bike park and gondola The Nevis Range and Dunoon Project have united to put together plans which include new MTB trails and...
New Fox 36 offers the ‘feel of the 38’ at a reduced weight, thanks to stiffer chassis, greater bushing overlap, and reduced friction
Fox 36 MY26Updated Fox 36 is stiffer and smoother than ever before thanks to updated chassis and internals.Fox has refreshed its p...
All-new Fox 36 SL goes up to 140mm travel and weighs under 1,800g, for riders looking to ride hard without the excess baggage
Fox 36 SL MY26Lightweight SL version of the Fox 36 pares back the grams for shredding on a diet.Fox has applied numerous weight-sa...
That bunny hopping robot bike is just the beginning: AI and machine learning are coming for your mountain bike… but that’s no bad thing
The RAI robot bike in actionIs the idea of uploading a digital Danny MacAskill to your bike - or even your body - that far fetched...
As a professional bike tester, these custom MTB van conversions are the stuff of dreams – but there’s only one I’d really like to drive away
The best MTB custom vans at the Camper and Caravan showThink camper and caravan shows are stuffy, boring, and only for pensioners?...
