Latest articles by Mick Kirkman
Buyer's Guide Our expert testers' pick of the grippiest and toughest mountain bike flat pedals you can buy
Buyer's Guide Trail bikes have become the ultimate do-everything MTBs, efficient on the climbs and confident on the descents. Here's our pick of the best bikes available, every one has been fully tested by our expert team
Review 125mm rear wheel travel might have you imagining something of an XC bike, but think again, as Norco’s latest high pivot Optic blurs the boundaries and brings maximum downhill attitude to the short travel trail bike segment
Review With 170mm travel and a complex high pivot layout with upper idler wheel and lower guide, Trek’s new Slash prioritizes bump swallowing and DH capability without sacrificing the ability to be a sorted enduro all-rounder
Review Kali’s open face Cascade helmet is a USA-designed trail lid packed with safety tech and exacting environmental credentials
Review The Wild Enduro MH is part of a revamped, faster rolling and lighter Michelin enduro lineup that’s still designed tough enough for racing and hard charging
Review The French brand’s latest feature-packed open-face enduro lid comes with a completely new look
Review Michelin has revamped the popular Wild Enduro tire with brand new models including this MS (Mixed Soft) Racing Line model
Review The Tallboy 5 is Santa Cruz’s 120mm rear/130mm front travel trail machine that aims to prove one bike really can do it all
Features With hundreds of e-bikes to choose from, knowing more about the two leading motor systems from Bosch and Shimano can help you make a better bike buying decision. Mick Kirkman takes a deep dive into the differences between the systems
Review A highly-tuneable, 37mm legged enduro fork with class-leading weight and performance that’s a match for the very best MTB forks available
Review Schwalbe’s SOS Mini Pump is a small but mighty emergency essential that’s easy to always carry
Review A Bosch CX-powered 160mm rear/170mm front travel e-bike specifically designed for the demands of modern e-enduro racing
Review The well regarded French wheel brand’s latest take on its Deemax wheel concept
Review Rapha's Trail pants combine the brand’s tailoring and design know-how with a well-proven waterproof fabric
Buyer's Guide With a motor between the cranks, the best e-MTBs unlock huge potential for increasing your riding range and powering up the climbs. Here's our expert pick...
Buyer's Guide These bargain MTB wheelsets will make your bike faster and more responsive – whatever your style of riding
Buyer's Guide Mountain bike protection for the upper body comes in the form of padded vests and jackets. Here’s the best MTB body armor you can buy for trail, enduro and DH
News Ministers to consult on allowing 500 watt maximum power e-bike motors and other changes in a fresh legal shake up
Review The Torque:ON is the Canyon’s longest travel, hardest charging, biggest battery-ed, most DH-orientated e-bike, but is it simply too much for most UK trails?
Buyer's Guide Upgrading to the best mountain bike wheels is one of the most significant modifications you can make to your bike, resulting in better overall control and more speed on the trail
Review Remodeled with a shallower/wider rim and new hub options, Reynolds carbon enduro wheels target extra compliance, better handling and faster overall performance
Review DMR’s heat-treated aluminium bar is its lightest stiffest and strongest ever, according to the brand
