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May 31
- 7mesh Men's Revo Short review – waterproof shorts with superlative protection
- How bikes can change lives forever by activating kids instead of medicating them
- Ducati launch the Futa All Road – a competitively priced, lightweight e-gravel bike from the Italian superbike manufacturer
- Wolf Tooth Encase System Bar Kit review – stealth storage multi-tool that’ll fit both your MTB and drop bar bike
- Santa Cruz Tallboy GX AXS RSV review – rapid trail bike with a reputation for extra DH capability
May 30
- DT Swiss unveils two new carbon gravel wheelsets designed to be aero and lightweight, but with a huge RRP they will leave your wallet feeling light too
- Easton's new EC90 ALX gravel race wheels bring aero benefits to its AX range
- Specialized S-Works Recon Lace review – a performance gravel shoe that almost delivers everything you could wish for
- Muc-Off C3 Dry Ceramic Lube review – long-lasting, mixed condition chain lube
- Restrap Utility Hip Pack review – a hip pack or a bar bag? Well both actually
May 29
- Adidas SP0075 sunglasses review – multi-sport sunnies that work well on the bike
- Madison Flux Men’s DWR Trail Trouser review – a slim-fitting and super comfortable trail pant ideal for all but the coolest months
- ABUS Airdrop MIPS Helmet review – is it form over function for this cool-looking enduro full-face helmet?
- Rapha Women's Trail Gore-Tex Pants review – properly waterproof trousers built for abuse
- Park Tool IR-1.3 Internal Cable Routing Kit review – a clever tool for fitting cables
May 28
- With a terrifying drop of over 100 feet, Red Bull Hardline 2024's Canyon Gap MTB jump is huge, but is it asking too much of riders who already risk life and limb?
- Pirelli Cinturato RC gravel tire review – confident corner carving gravel race tire
May 24
- Ergon GDH Team grip review – ergonomic gravity-specific grips
- The new Shimano GRX SPD pedal may be just the XT SPD with some fancy gravel bike-themed graphics, but I love them!
- Endura Women's SingleTrack Leggings review – versatile, compressive and flattering tights
- Bespoken Word – Off-road cycling is hard enough without being abused by keyboard cowards
May 23
- It's a gravel gold rush as 100km of new off-road trails open in Wales this weekend
- Shimano 12-speed GRX finally gets Di2 and custom control levers that can operate GPS devices
- Leatt MTB Enduro 3.0 Helmet review – high-performance, 3-in-1 convertible
May 22
- Topeak Plug ’n Tool Mountain multi-tool review – tool and tubeless repair at your fingertips
- 10 things you need to know before buying an electric mountain bike
May 21
- If your MTB is feeling rough after a winter of riding, here are the five essential things I do to get my mountain bike sorted for summer
May 20
- I've been long-term testing Merida's One-Forty 6000 trail MTB, here's my verdict after 12 months of riding...
May 17
- Rudy Project Cutline review – photochromic sunglasses for MTB trails
- Bespoken Word – Do the new gravel trails at Coed y Brenin complete the “it’s just old skool MTB” circle?
- Albion Visibility Cargo Vest review – lightweight on-body storage for adventure riding
May 16
- McLaren (yes, the supercar brand) release an e-MTB which it claims to be the world’s most powerful street-legal electric mountain bike
- Is the Kinesis G2 all the road and gravel bike anyone really needs?
May 15
- Hammerhead's new Karoo GPS unit gets a companion app, upgraded specs, and now integrates with SRAM AXS ecosystem
- Will DT Swiss's new F 1900 Classic be the new go-to affordable downhill and freeride wheelset?
- I've tested all kinds of mountain bikes over three decades, but these 5 modern MTB features drive me properly nuts
May 14
- Sea to Summit Spark SP2 sleeping bag review – compact and comfortable
May 13
- Hunt E_All Mountain e-MTB wheelset review – planted, predictable, and affordable alloy e-MTB wheels
- Rapha Explore Shorts review – versatile gravel/MTB baggies
May 10
- Topeak RaceRocket pump review – well designed, mid-volume pump
- Pipe down MTB conspiracy theorists, it turns out that SRAM's UDH gear hanger was a truly brilliant idea after all
May 9
- Scor 2030 GX trail bike review – business at the front, party at the back
May 8
- Mondraker Chrono Carbon DC RR review – Spanish downcountry bike turns out to be 'damn confusing'
- Frameworks Racing dealt a sickening blow as the team's downhill bikes and van are stolen
- Eclipse Off-Road Inner Tube review – featherweight and tiny, is this the ultimate inner tube?
- Melon Optics Diablo Goggle review – fully customizable googles at an affordable price
May 7
- Gore Wear Endure Gore-Tex pants review – packable waterproof and windproof pants
- Renthal Lock-On Grip Ultratacky review – superlative levels of grip and comfort
- Rapha Trail Hip Pack review – does Rapha’s styling and performance transfer well from Tarmac to the trails?
- Motul Chain Lube Dry review – a more eco-friendly bike chain lube
May 3
- It's the Fort William Downhill World Cup weekend. Our news round-up includes top DH launches including the new YT Tues, Vittoria's gravity tire, and we chat with Greg Minnaar
- Your local bike shop needs your support, but do they need to do a better job of supporting themselves?
- Bosch Performance Line CX vs Shimano EP801 – which e-MTB motor is best?
May 2
- Orbea's Rise 2025 blurs the lines between a lightweight and full-power e-MTB with its uniquely tuned, second-gen Shimano motor
- New YT Industries' Tues adds a flip-chip to seamlessly switch between 29in and 27.5in rear wheels
- Vittoria launches the Mostro – two gravity focussed tires with a new grippy rubber compound and innovative design features
- Is Formula's new Nebbia hybrid air/coil shock the answer to suspension simplicity?
May 1
- World Series Downhill MTB racing comes to Fort William this weekend. Here's how to watch all the action live in the US, UK and elsewhere
- “This has given me another life” – Greg Minnaar opens up about his future with Norco