Latest articles by Graham Cottingham
e*thirteen Helix Race 9-52t cassette review – maximum gear range upgrade
Review If you are on the hunt for maximum gear range, it doesn't come any bigger than e*thirteen’s Helix Race with its enormous 578 percent range
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
News The new DJI Avinox Drive System has some impressive performance figures and will be specced on DJI's own Amflow e-MTB brand
Funn releases a new range of properly specced kids' MTB components designed for little shredders
News Funn’s new children's specific handlebars, grips, and pedals are designed to keep your kids on track and in control out on the trails
Orbea lowers the cost of its Rise lightweight e-MTB with new carbon and alloy models
News Orbea’s Rise Hydro SL and LT frames trade carbon for alloy and powered with a custom-tuned Shimano EP600 RS Gen2 MC
Cycplus AS2 e-pump range review – easy battery-powered tire inflation
Review Does Cycplus battery-powered e-pump have the power to put mini pumps and CO2 under pressure?
Velocio Utility cargo bib short review – unmatched in performance
Review Velocio’s Utility cargo shorts are the best gravel bib shorts I have ever used
Best hydration packs for mountain biking 2025 – comfortable ways to carry water and essential kit
Buyer's Guide Our test team list the 10 top-rated hydration back and hip packs for MTB and off-road cycling
RockShox reveals a lineup of upgraded forks and shocks designed to improve rider control, enhance tire grip and give wider tuning options
News RockShox upgrades the Pike, Lyrik and Zeb forks with a new Charger 3.1 damper, while the Super Deluxe shock gets an overhaul too
Struggling to get your head around mountain bike geometry? Here's everything you need to know
Feature Don’t know your reach from your rear center? We explain what all the numbers mean so you can get to grips with the latest mountain bike geometry
Fizik Vento Proxy shoe review – bold and breezy
Review Fizik’s new Vento Proxy is pitched as an off-road shoe with pure racing DNA, is the punchy color scheme backed up with performance?
Best gravel shoes – we test 10 top off-road shoe options for racers and explorers
Buyer's Guide The best gravel shoes that will make your pedaling more efficient so you can ride faster and longer in comfort
Ergon SR All-Road Core Pro Carbon gravel saddle review – subtly smooth gravel seat
Review Ergon’s SR Allroad Core Pro saddle adapts running shoe tech to maximize shock absorption, but is it a step in the right direction?
ODI's new Vanquish grips use Formula 1 and NASA robot anti-vibration tech developed by D3O
News The new D3O GRIP compound is claimed to offer 2x vibration dampening and is used in ODI's Vanquish as part of a control and comfort-boosting multi-layered grip pattern
Best bikepacking sleeping bag 2025 – our pick of the best sleeping bags and quilts for a night under the stars
Buyer's Guide The best lightweight sleeping bags to keep you warm and comfortable wherever your next epic bikepacking trip leads you
Best mountain bike sunglasses – we test the top MTB eyewear for protection and clear vision
Buyer's Guide Our experts choose 10 of the best mountain bike sunglasses that will protect your eyes from debris, harmful UV rays, and keep you looking stylish on the trail
Easton's new EC90 ALX gravel race wheels bring aero benefits to its AX range
News Designed to "go faster ride further" the new EC90 ALX wheels are designed to "elevate gravel bike speed"
Adidas SP0075 sunglasses review – multi-sport sunnies that work well on the bike
Review Adidas SP0075 sunglasses are designed for running, but can they also cross over to riding duties too?
Pirelli Cinturato RC gravel tire review – confident corner carving gravel race tire
Review Pirelli Cinturato RC is a versatile all-rounder gravel race tire with a penchant for cornering
Ergon GDH Team grip review – ergonomic gravity-specific grips
Review Ergon has packed its GDH Team grip with loads of downhill-specific features but do they add up to enhanced control on the trail?
Best mountain bike brakes – our testers rate the most reliable MTB stoppers around
Buyer's Guide No matter your riding style and budget, our experts have picked out the best mountain bike brakes available
Topeak Plug ’n Tool Mountain multi-tool review – tool and tubeless repair at your fingertips
Review There’s nothing worse than rummaging around in a seemingly bottomless bag for a tool, Topeak’s Plug ’n Tool Mountain aims to keep your most needed tools close to hand
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
Feature Top tips to freshen up your bike for a summer of shredding dry dusty trails
Albion Visibility Cargo Vest review – lightweight on-body storage for adventure riding
Review Albion’s Visibility Cargo Vest was developed as a cycling-specific vest for added storage and extra visibility on endurance bike rides
