Latest articles by Rich Owen
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
Pole Bicycles is the latest MTB brand to go under as the bike industry's problems continue
News The pioneering Finnish MTB company files for bankruptcy citing supply chain issues and cash flow problems
Want a RockShox Lyrik but are put off by the high price? The new Psylo trail MTB fork gives similar performance but only costs half as much
News The Psylo is RockShox's new budget version of the Lyrik and comes with its all-new Isolator RC damper. There's an updated version of the Domain too
Off-road cycling top stories – Three new e-MTBs, a ton of new suspension including Fox's ultra-bling forks, fresh gravel and MTB bikes, plus much more
News Condensing all the must-read, off-road bike and gear news into one easy to absorb, weekly dose
A see-through frame, downloadable hub sounds, denim paintjobs and more – the wildest MTB tech "news" to hit Instagram this April Fool's Day
News Check out our favorite mountain biking-related April 1st spoofs of 2024
Best electric mountain bikes – the top-rated e-MTBs we've tested
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...
Crankbrothers SOS Tools TS18 Tube Stash Tool Kit first ride review
Review Rich Owen is putting Crankbrothers SOS Tools TS18 to the test, here are his initial impressions
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group to relaunch Chain Reaction and Wiggle websites and look to continue MTB brands Nukeproof, Vitus and Ragley
News After months of speculation, details emerged on the future of WiggleCRC and their in-house brands
Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Flat shoe review – I put the dry feet "guarantee" to the test
Reviews Rich Owen puts the Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Flat mountain bike shoes through their paces over months of wet trail riding
Best hardtail mountain bikes 2024 – our testers pick the ultimate hardtails for trail and XC
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about the best hardtail mountain bikes available today
Mountain bikers ride abandoned mine shaft in the most insane MTB descent ever
News Jono Jones and Olly Wilkins join Anej Strucl for a crazy 10km underground ride through a mountain
First look at Michelin's brand-new Wild Enduro Racing Line MTB tires
News Michelin updates and improves its enduro MTB tire offering
Best XC mountain bikes 2024 – the fastest bikes we’ve tested for cross-country, downcountry and trail
Buyer's Guide We select the best XC mountain bikes for flat-out cross country and marathon racing, as well as fast, efficient recreational riding
Good news for RockShox owners – the new RRP ProGuard Bolt On V2 front fender is compatible with Zeb, Lyrik, Pike and Domain MTB forks
News RRP adds more compatibility for RockShox owners and a host of other improvements to its updated, direct-mount, front mudguard
Madison Eyewear Cipher Photochromatic Glasses review – bargain light sensing specs
Review Are the photochromatic lens equipped glasses as big a steal as they seem?
Best MTB pants 2024 – we test top mountain bike trousers for full length trail and gravity protection
Buyer's Guide MTB pants have radically improved over the past few years, making full leg coverage a much more popular option. Our experts review and rank the best options available
Endura MT500 Thermal L/S II – this MTB and gravel top has been our go-to choice for riding this winter
Review It’d be easy to pass over the MT500 Thermal Long Sleeve II top in Endura’s vast clothing range, but you’d be missing a top performing multi-purpose winner
Best tubeless tire sealant for bikes 2024 – expert choice for MTB, gravel and road tires
Buyer's Guide Buying the best tubeless tire sealant means less time fixing flat tires and more time riding your bike. Find out everything you need to know to pick the right sealant for your riding needs
Best mountain bike knee pads 2024 – we review and rate 8 top knee pads for all kinds of MTB
Buyer's Guide MTB knee pads will protect your legs from the inevitable crashes and falls. We've taken the hits to find you 10 of the best
Best MTB body armor 2024 – we test the 6 top options for protection and comfort
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
Merida radically overhauls its e-MTB range with brand new eOne-Sixty and eOne-Forty models
News The German brand brings its e-MTBs into line with its capable trail/enduro conventional bikes
2024 Merida eOne-Sixty 675 first ride review – the most affordable e-MTB in the new range
Not yet ratedReview Rich Owen tests the fourth incarnation of Merida's alloy e-MTB and it's by far the most capable version yet
YT's latest Decoy Core 4 MX goes full send with top spec Ohlins. The all-new 29 version gets very well kitted out too
News The MX bike runs on Ohlins suspension while the 29er gets RockShox and GX Transmission
