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 ...

As the most successful bike in Mondraker’s substantial range of e-bikes, the new Crafty has big shoes to fill. ‘Don’t mess it up!’, or slightly stronger words to that effect, probably rang in the ears ...

Is 2023 the year of the ‘diet’ emtb? With Specialized dropping the new Levo SL and multiple brands joining the fold with new models there have been plenty of strong signs already, but if you’re still ...

Whyte’s reputation for producing the best trail and enduro bikes is second to none. This UK brand’s design team doesn’t seem to sit still, constantly refining dimensions, geometry, and specs. And it’s ...

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 ...

The Amflow PL Carbon with DJI’s Avinox motor has put the cat among the pigeons. In 30 years as a mountain bike journalist, I can’t remember another bike that has stirred up so much hype and ...

Vitus's first XC full-suspension race bike was released in 2021 and flew under the radar for most riders, including us. But with a top spec and thrashable handling, it deserves a spot on the front row ...

Don't let the 2x transmission put you off... the Xtrada 5 is an otherwise sorted hardtail for the price. Xtrada literally translates to crossroads. And that can be interpreted a couple of different ...

Barely has SRAM's new flagship T-Type transmission systems been on the market and already there's a 'value' option. So how does the new GX Eagle AXS stack up in use? SRAM follows up the release of its ...

• Auto Shift doesn’t always get it right • Display can be hard to read • Dropper remote button is easy to miss. SRAM’s entry into the e-bike arena marries motor and transmission for a match made in ...

The body doesn’t work in mysterious ways, when it gets cold the vessels that supply blood to the skin constrict in a reaction called vasoconstriction. This helps minimise heat loss by pushing blood ...

While most enduro bikes have piling on the travel and expanding their carbon tubes, Commencal's Meta downsizes on everything except performance. Mention the name Meta to any veteran mountain biker and ...