Latest articles by Graham Cottingham
Sea to Summit Spark SP2 sleeping bag review – compact and comfortable
Review The Sea to Summit Spark SP2 is a premium sleeping bag that packs up small for a comfortable and cozy night's sleep out on the trail
Hunt E_All Mountain e-MTB wheelset review – planted, predictable, and affordable alloy e-MTB wheels
Review Hunt has beefed up its E_All Mountain e-MTB wheelset with stronger freehub, oversized axles and reinforced rims, but are they a worthy budget e-MTB wheelset upgrade?
Topeak RaceRocket pump review – well designed, mid-volume pump
Review Topeaks RaceRocket pump is a neatly designed pump although it's not as quick as its name implies
Best mountain bike goggles 2024 – top-rated models that provide clarity and protection on the trails
Buyer's Guide The best MTB goggles will keep your sight clear and your eyes protected from dirt, rain, and sunlight and here are the top models we've tested
Scor 2030 GX trail bike review – business at the front, party at the back
Review Scor’s 2030 120mm trail bike is a playful trail ripper that punches way harder on the descents than you would expect, but only if you can harness its agility
Gore Wear Endure Gore-Tex pants review – packable waterproof and windproof pants
Review Lightweight and waterproof riding pants for adventure and gravel riding
Orbea's Rise 2025 blurs the lines between a lightweight and full-power e-MTB with its uniquely tuned, second-gen Shimano motor
News Orbea adds a size-specific tuned stiffening beam to its new Rise lightweight e-MTB
New YT Industries' Tues adds a flip-chip to seamlessly switch between 29in and 27.5in rear wheels
News The fourth generation of YT Industries Tues features a new 'Flip Link' and updated geometry
Is Formula's new Nebbia hybrid air/coil shock the answer to suspension simplicity?
News Formula claims its new Nebbia shock is easy to set up, easy to tune, and easy to service
“This has given me another life” – Greg Minnaar opens up about his future with Norco
Feature I sat down with Greg Minnaar to chat about changes in downhill MTB racing, the Norco team, and what's in store for the GOAT over the next couple of years
Best dropper posts 2024 – our top-rated options for dropping your saddle
Buyer's Guide Whether you're riding XC or enduro, here's our test team's choice of the best dropper posts to get your saddle out of the way for maximum maneuverability
Best cheap gravel bikes 2024 – our top-rated gravel bikes under $1,500
Buyer's Guide Our test team's round-up of worthy budget gravel bikes for those keen to venture off the beaten track without breaking the bank
Is Rotor's Kapic crankset and oval Q Ring setup pedaling perfection, or did it leave me riding all out of shape?
Review Once you go oval, you might not go back
Ever wondered how much your MTB suspension fork can bend? I take a look inside Fox Factory’s product development testing facility and find out
Feature Exploring Fox Factory’s suspension and component torture chambers where new products are developed and tested
Saracen's new Myst is a bargain downhill bike ready to hit the uplifts this summer
News Not only does the Myst have an affordable price tag, but Saracen says 10 years of race development means it's the fastest downhill bike it has ever made
Best mountain bikes under $1000 – top-rated bargain hardtail MTBs that give maximum bangs per buck
Buyer's Guide Our test team's round-up of the best $1000 mountain bikes for hitting the trails on a budget
Best light mountain bikes 2024 – lightweight cross-country MTBs under 10kg
Buyer's Guide The best light mountain bikes combine sensational acceleration and XC speed for ultimate off-road climbing performance
Marzocchi's affordable Z1 and Z2 MTB forks get a new RAIL damper and a hefty price cut
News The new Marzocchi Z1 and Z2 forks feature a new GRIP-inspired Rail damper, coil or air options, new architecture, and lower prices
Industry Nine expands its SOLix lineup with new lightweight high-engagement XC and trail wheelsets
News Lightweight carbon and alloy options are built using Industry Nine SOLiX hubset with 605 points of engagement
Salsa Cycles releases new alloy all-mountain and enduro e-MTBs aimed at backcountry adventures
News The alloy e-MTBs come with either Fazua or Bosch drive systems and have a neat suspension trick
Race Face Era MTB chainring first look – as light as alloy and as durable as steel?
News Race Face combines alloy, carbon, and steel for the first time to engineer what it claims to be a chainring without compromise
The new Fox Transfer dropper post is smoother than ever, easier to service, and comes with a massive 240mm drop
News Fox has launched a new Transfer dropper post with an all-new design, sealing, and adjustability
Insta360 X4 action camera first look – 360-degree action camera goes 8K, but does bigger always mean better?
Not yet ratedReview Higher video quality, a larger battery, and increased durability all make the X4 technically better, but it's not that simple
