Latest articles by Rich Owen
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is confirmed for 2025 as dates and first details are released
News The Australian version of Hardline is back for its second year
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?
News The German direct-sales brand unveils its latest Decoy electric mountain bike, but while it's a super capable e-MTB, it's not full power or particularly light
Best tubeless tire valves 2024 – top-rated MTB and gravel bike valves tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide It used to just be about color matching but valve designs have got a lot smarter recently. Are clever cores worth the extra money or will more basic bargains do the job just as well?
Madison Flux Trail Short Sleeve Jersey review – fantastic value for money
Review Robustly made trail/enduro jersey ideal for shoulder season or gravity venue use
Schwalbe looks to reinvent the way we inflate bike tires with its new easier to use and more efficient Clik Valve push-on system
News The new valve and pump head tech claims easier and faster inflation than anything else
SRAM's new S-1000 Eagle Transmission brings wireless T-Type drivetrain benefits to more affordable MTBs
News The latest T-Type AXS drivetrain uses the same design template as the GX version but will come specced on lower-cost production bikes
Specialized launch the new Stumpjumper 15 but kill off the more capable EVO version in the process
News The latest Stumpjumper gets more suspension travel, new GENIE shock tech on the fanciest models, plus a host of extra tweaks
Your Shimano EP801 e-MTB motor can now get a free performance upgrade that improves Boost Mode and much more
News Shimano has just announced a new firmware update that will improve the performance of existing EP801 motors
The Mini Murmur is a new, short-travel, handmade, full-suspension, steel MTB from British brand Starling. I've tested it, so how does it ride?
Review Rich Owen got some ride time in on Starling's new trail/downcountry MTB
Best enduro mountain bike 2024 – we test the top options for racing or burly trail and gravity blasting
Buyer's Guide The best enduro mountain bikes are fast, light and comfortable enough to ride all-day, here are our top picks
Mountain bike suspension forks explained – we break down every technical term and piece of jargon to help you better understand your MTB fork
Feature Our easy, A to Z expert guide on what all the bits of your suspension fork are called and what they do
The Thule Epos is a tow ball-mounted, e-MTB-rated, bike carrier with a hefty price tag. I tested one for 12 months, so is it worth the investment?
Review The Swedish cargo carrying specialists have created a bike rack that is extremely hard to top
Best mountain bike shorts 2024 – we test the top baggy shorts from budget to premium
Buyer's Guide Our team of highly experienced testers give you their pick of top MTB shorts covering every kind of riding situation
Want to get your kids into mountain biking? BikePark Wales' green 'Kermit' trail is a brilliant introduction that left my son frothing for more
Feature I tried out BikePark Wales' Ticket to Ride package with my family, here's how it went...
Rapha Men's Trail Shorts review – top option for trail pedaling
Review They're not cheap, but these quality Rapha shorts are worth shelling out for if you're after trail all-rounders
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
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 2025 suspension fork review – tough trail MTB fork gets a damper upgrade and new refinements
Review SRAM's suspension division upgrades its Ultimate level trail / enduro MTB fork with a Charger 3.1 damper, but does it improve on the previous incarnation?
Best cheap MTB pedals 2024 – top-rated flat and clipless options that won't break the bank
Buyer's Guide Our pick of the best cheap MTB pedals you can buy, whether you're looking to go flat or clipless on the trails
Best mountain bike gloves 2024 – top-rated full-finger gloves for every trail and situation
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of the top glove options that give ultimate grip and protection all year round
Best mountain bike sunglasses 2024 – 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
10 things you need to know before buying an electric mountain bike
Opinion E–MTBs get you further, or fit in more fun runs however fit you are (or aren’t), but which design trends are dead ends and which features fail? Guy Kesteven gets revved up about his biggest e–MTB frustrations
I've been long-term testing Merida's One-Forty 6000 trail MTB, here's my verdict after 12 months of riding...
Review Rich Owen used the One-Forty as his daily driver for the past year. So how did he get on and does he still agree with the high score it originally received?
Rudy Project Cutline review – photochromic sunglasses for MTB trails
Review Previously I'd found that light-sensing lenses were too dark and too slow to clear for trail riding, but this ImpactX 2Laser Red photochromic lens works brilliantly
