Three products helped my riding more than anything else in 2024, here’s why they get my vote for Gear of the Year
Gear of the Year 2024 Mick Kirkman - RockShox Zeb fork, Rapha Gore Tex Trail Pants, e*thirteen Sidekick hube*thirteen's Sidekick h...
From the highs of the Olympics and a newly-formed trail advocacy group, to the lows of an industry in financial woes and storm-damaged trails, 2024 was a roller-coaster ride
2024 a year in reviewI can't remember what happened yesterday, let alone 12 months ago, so if you're anything like me, sit down an...
My Gear of the Year: products that helped me progress and improve on the bike in 2024
Rebecca Bland Gear of the Year 2024From helmets to power meter pedals, here's the gear that has helped Rebecca's take a step forwa...
In a year of endless tech developments and electronic gizmos, my 2024 MTB Gear of the Year goes back-to-basics with not a battery in sight
Guy Kesteven gear of the year 2024Our die-hard, try-hard tester Guy Kesteven has picked Trek’s latest Top Fuel ‘Hunter Killer...
Worst kept secret in downhill? Behind the scenes with the new Atherton gearbox bike
Charlie Hatton on the Atherton A.200G prototype DH bikeThe Atherton A.200.G gearbox bike broke cover last week, but now the team b...
I’ve tested dozens of e-bikes but none of them will ever thrill me like this regular pedal-powered MTB, and it’s my Bike of the Year 2024
Yeti SB165Yes Merida’s new eOne-Eighty is a masterpiece of science and technology, but it doesn’t make me feel alive like the ...
Everyone’s in a frenzy about powerful new motors, but my gear of the year proves that it’s the ride and handling of the bike that matters most
Danny Milner Gear of the Year 2024The bikes and products that have most impressed me during 2024 include an exceptionally well-des...
“Rampage is awesome but it needs to go more ungroomed, big mountain lines” – I chat to Gee Atherton about fainting audiences, Ridgeline and doing the ironing
The two faces of Gee AthertonI go behind the scenes for Hold Fast, Gee Atherton's sold out UK tour Gee Atherton sits in his dressi...
The most enjoyable bike I rode this year got slammed in our lightweight e-bike test, but I don’t care because I love the way it rides, and it’s my Bike of the Year 2024
2024 Trek Fuel EXe 9.7My bike of the year is an odd choice, given how badly it scored in our latest review. The Trek …Contin...
Gearbox bikes really could win a World Cup in 2025, after four elite race teams commit to Gates’ technology, with €100,000 rider prize money up for grabs
Gates Belt drive on Zerode Atherton Racing, Aon on Gamux frames, Atherton Racing, MS-Racing, and Intense Factory Racing will use G...
The Mondraker Dune RR and YT Decoy SN Core 4 both have their strengths and weaknesses, but which one is the best lightweight e-enduro bike?
YT Decoy SN Vs. Mondraker Dune RR video thumbnailThe YT Decoy SN and Mondraker Dune were both launched in 2024 with the idea that ...
New World Cup feeder series launched, as the UCI looks to ease entry for up-and-coming riders and grow the sport globally
Haley BattenContinental Series will include 28 races worldwide in 2025, with overall winners in XC and DH eligable to race the Wor...
UPDATED: Who is riding what and where in 2025? All we know about the DH World Cup teams and rider rosters for this upcoming race season including Benoit Coulanges on Scott
From Andreas Kolb heading to YT Mob, to Marine Cabirou leaving Scott DH Factory, we round up everything we know about this year's ...
E-biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the world according to Garmin data, with e-MTB rides surging 18% in 2024
Garmin’s annual data dump shows e-bike rides are up on 2023’s figuresYT Decoy SNE-biking is one of the fastest growing outdoor...
GT Bicycles to pause new bike development, with staff layoffs imminent
Iconic US-brand GT, for so long a huge force in mountain biking, will be mothballed by parent company Pon Holdings going into 2025...
Best dropper seatposts: reliable game-changers
More than any other product, the best dropper seatposts have changed the way we ride, and are essential to the modern mountain bik...
The UK will get Specialized’s down-country Chisel Comp Evo, and it’s better value than expected
We moaned too soon – the back-to-basics Chisel Comp Evo is now available for customers in the UK and Europe. Specialized Chisel ...
UPDATED: Who is riding what and where in 2025? All we know about the DH World Cup teams and rider rosters for this upcoming race season including Benoit Coulanges on Scott, Marine Cabirou on Canyon, and Reece Wilson riding a gearbox and belt drive
From Andreas Kolb heading to YT Mob, to Marine Cabirou leaving Scott DH Factory, we round up everything we know about this year's ...
“The storms are wreaking havoc and putting undue pressure on already stretched resources.” We speak to trail groups across the UK about how recent weather is impacting their mountain bike trails
From fallen trees to flooding and stretching volunteer time to the limits, Storm Darragh has taken a heavy toll on the UK trail ne...
I love filming my mountain bike adventures, and the DJI Osmo 4 is one of the best POV cameras around – it’s currently at its lowest-ever price in this Amazon Christmas deal
If you're looking to gift or treat yourself to an action camera this Christmas, then the DJI Osmo Action 4 is a must-buy with 47% ...
