Hip packs are one of the best ways to carry your stuff on the trail. If you don’t need litres and litres of space, or just don’t like the feel of a backpack while you’re riding, then waist bags are a ...

Renowned for its forward-thinking approach to bike design, British brand Whyte has been on a bit of a mission of late to launch new bikes and tech. JD reviewed the whyte Kado RSX in the summer and ...

Santa Cruz caused quite the stir when it moved away from its traditional VPP suspension layout with the Vala in 2024, then quickly doubled down on that decision with the big-hitting Bullit launch just ...

Riders with Shimano shifting will now be able to go fully wireless for a little under £570, as Shimano launches its latest entry level drivetrain. The new entry-level Deore M6200 Di2 package is ...

• Other 140mm bikes feel much more assured in really rough enduro terrain • After trying all the geometry adjustments, you’d have to say Giant got it right in the first place, although the reach ...

The Megamo Reason will probably be something of a mystery for UK and US riders, as the brand is distributed in mainland Europe only. That’s a real shame because – on paper at least – the Reason looks ...

I’ve been busy testing the Amflow PL Carbon for a while now, both here and abroad, on all sorts of terrain, and I’ve got a full review coming soon (promise!), but before delivering a final verdict on ...

The UK’s Core Bike Show brings together many of the biggest brand and distributors under one roof to showcase the latest bikes and products. Here are 8 things that caught my attention while pounding ...

Merida e-bikes have always been synonymous with Shimano motors, so this Bosch SX-powered eOne-Sixty SL is a seismic shift for both manufacturers. That’s not the absolute lightest for the mid-power ...

Santa Cruz has nailed almost everything on the Heckler SL, and we were smitten with the ride quality, but at 7.6k it's just too expensive, and the Fazua Ride 60 system isn't as reliable as it should ...

Better tyres, brakes and settings from Norco's Ride Aligned setup guide would definitely help elevate the performance of the Fluid VLT C2. Most mountain bike brands like to have one suspension design ...