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July 2024

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July 31
- P1 Singularis M30 XC race wheels review – the rim of choice for both Gold medal-winning XCO riders at the Paris Olympics
- String spokes and hairspray – Tom Pidcock's Olympic mechanic reveals the secrets behind the gold medal-winning XC bike
July 30
- The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is one of the best gravel bikes I have ever tested but I would never buy one
- Shimano launches an ambitious fund pledging $10 million for worldwide MTB trail building projects
July 29
- “He left a gap and I had to take it. That's racing, it’s the Olympics, you’ve got to go all in” In a race packed with controversy, Tom Pidcock becomes only the second rider in Olympic history to win back-to-back XCO MTB titles
- Inspired by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you top performance for less
July 26
- Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace review – lighter weight flat pedal shoes ideal for summer riding
- DHaRCO Short Sleeve Jersey review – sun’s out, so it’s guns-out with this cool-looking, high performing jersey
July 25
- The hottest Olympic XCO MTBs and pro kit being used in Paris that we mere mortals can buy
- Does the release of Trek's Slash+ signal the start of a new trend of enduro bikes with lightweight motors?
July 24
- UYN Adventour Cargo bib review – warm weather gravel shorts
- I tested the 2.2-liter Oglah hip pack from Wizard Works – but was it a spellbinding experience?
July 23
- Is Privateer's 161 Gen 2 a dependable enduro workhorse that’s ready to race? I took it on an epic month-long Canadian MTB trip with over 67,500m of descending to find out
- Maxxis reveals the High Roller III. Can this latest version of the downhill MTB tire bring the once-renowned model back from the dead?
July 22
- Endura MT500 Burner Lite Pant review – lightweight MTB trousers
- How to watch live Olympic mountain bike racing for free in the US and UK, plus the riders we're tipping for success
July 19
- Riding a classic MTB from a few years ago taught me a lot about what really matters when buying a new bike
- Rab Cinder Crank Pants review – extremely comfortable, lightweight riding trousers
- Has the cult German brand Standert just made its race-ready gravel bike, the Kettensäge, even better?
July 18
- 100% Altis gravel helmet – MTB levels of protection for drop bar riders
- These Fox Racing MTB deals from an unlikely source are brilliant with discounts of up to 50%
July 17
- Who needs mini pumps or CO2? This tiny pocket compressor quickly inflates your tires and it's currently discounted by 20% for Amazon US Prime members
- So what if Prime Day has finished? Here are 10 top deals on excellent MTB products I use all the time that aren't from Amazon
- I'm a professional bike tester and I've hunted down the best budget mountain bike deals to hit the trails this summer
July 16
- These tubeless valves look seriously trick and cost just $12. I've just bought a set in this Amazon Prime Day cycling deal
- The GoPro HERO12 Black is the best action cam for MTB and now it has a $100 discount in this Amazon Prime Day deal
- This security camera stopped a would-be thief in his tracks and saved my mountain bikes from being stolen. It's now got a massive 63% discount for Amazon Prime Day 2024
- This battery operated pressure washer is ideal for post-ride MTB cleaning and now has a huge discount in this Amazon Prime Day 2024 deal
- If you listen to music as you ride, these Amazon Prime Day deals on Shokz headphones are brilliant – but move quickly as it's the last day of discounts
- The awesome Garmin Fenix 7 smartwatch is at its lowest price ever in this Amazon Prime Day deal
- This Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch is my go-to for mountain biking and it's now available at an unbeatable price in this Amazon Prime Day deal
July 15
- Amazon Prime Day may be finished, but these epic deals on MTB and off-road kit from Competitive Cyclist are still live
- POC Cytal Carbon helmet review – unique looks and super ventilated
July 12
- Bespoken Word – Is the bike industry a lesson in 'knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing?'
July 11
- Are small evolutions enough to keep Trek’s all-new Top Fuel Gen 4 in the hunt for more ‘bike of the year’ wins?
- Halo Drove Line Gravel wheels review – a new bargain gravel wheel king?
- Canyon launches its first footwear line with the Tempr CFR XC and gravel race shoe
- Kona announces its third-generation Process – the first range of bikes to be released since the brand was re-acquired by its original founders
July 10
- Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is confirmed for 2025 as dates and first details are released
- The most important bike of the year, Classified and TRP collaboration, fancy titanium, and much more. 9 cool gravel things we spotted at the Eurobike show
- Unsure whether to go for a high pivot or low pivot MTB? Lapierre's new Spicy CF enduro bike offers both
- Endura Women's SingleTrack S/S jersey review – a Scottish take on a technical tee
July 9
- YT's new Decoy SN e-MTB is its lightest and most capable yet, but even with a Fazua motor it still weighs over 20kg, so who's it for?
- A post-apocalyptic bike, new motor systems, a shapeshifting MTB, the lightest 29er ever, and much more. 8 things that caught our eye at the Eurobike show
- Endura Women's Hummvee shorts review – classic baggies still going strong
July 8
- Shokz OpenFit earphone review – decent open-ear audio
July 5
- Now could be the worst time ever to launch a new MTB, so how are bike brands handling that and should you buy one?
- Cotic SolarisMax long-term review – my winter MTB companion gets a summer refresh
July 4
- Madison Flux Trail Short Sleeve Jersey review – fantastic value for money
- e*thirteen Quick Fill Schrader tubeless valve review – Presta-compatible best of both option
- e*thirteen Helix Race 9-52t cassette review – maximum gear range upgrade
July 3
- I rode Merida’s all-new Big Trail 600 hardtail MTB and the fresh geometry makes it a fantastically rad riding freak
- Schwalbe looks to reinvent the way we inflate bike tires with its new easier to use and more efficient Clik Valve push-on system
- Drone and action cam brand, DJI, moves into electric mountain bikes revealing its complete Amflow MTBs kitted out with Bosch and Shimano beating motor tech
- Funn releases a new range of properly specced kids' MTB components designed for little shredders
July 2
- I've been testing Specialized Stumpjumpers for over 30 years, but this new version is the most awesome Stumpy ever
- Specialized launch the new Stumpjumper 15 but kill off the more capable EVO version in the process
- SRAM's new S-1000 Eagle Transmission brings wireless T-Type drivetrain benefits to more affordable MTBs
- Orbea lowers the cost of its Rise lightweight e-MTB with new carbon and alloy models
- Cycplus AS2 e-pump range review – easy battery-powered tire inflation
July 1
- Endura Women's SingleTrack Tank Top review – perfect for those hot sunny days
- Velocio Utility cargo bib short review – unmatched in performance