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Best mountain bikes under $1000 – top-rated bargain hardtail MTBs that give maximum bangs per buck
By Richard Owen last updated
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
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide The best light mountain bikes combine sensational acceleration and XC speed for ultimate off-road climbing performance
Best mountain bikes for beginners 2024 – top trail-ready bikes for novice riders
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide The best mountain bikes for beginners offer value for money component packages and predictable handling. Here's our pick of the best models available today
Best bike chain lubes 2024 – our top-rated options for a better running drivetrain
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Keeping your chain properly lubricated is a vital step in maintaining a happy drivetrain. We pick the best lubes for use on any kind of bike
Best MTB bottom brackets 2024 – a crucial component for efficient pedaling
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Few mountain bike components work harder than your bottom bracket. Here is our choice of the best MTB bottom brackets
Best gravel bike tires 2024 – our test team's top-rated rubber for drop-bar dirt road rides
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Combining road and mountain biking tire technology, these are the fastest and grippiest gravel bike tires available
Best electric mountain bikes – the top-rated e-MTBs we've tested
By Rich Owen last updated
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...
Best mountain bike clipless pedals 2024 – the top-rated clipless MTB pedals for XC, trail and gravity riding
By Graham Cottingham published
Buyer's Guide The best clipless mountain bike pedals we've tested, covering all the options from trail and cross-country to enduro and downhill mountain biking