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Best mountain bike wheels 2024 – the lightest cross-country options to the strongest downhill MTB wheels
By Paul Brett last updated
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
Best chains for mountain bikes, gravel and road
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Boost your performance with Bike Perfect's roundup of the best chains for mountain bikes, gravel and road
Best gravel bike wheels – top-rated wheels rated by our experts
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide The best gravel bike wheels borrow tech and ideas from both MTB and road, but which are the best for you?
Best e-MTB tires 2024 – 9 top-rated tires tested by our experts
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Maximum tire grip and carcass toughness are crucial for making the most of your e-MTB, here's our expert pick...
Best mountain bike shoes 2024 – 14 top-rated flat and clipless MTB shoes tested by our experts
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of flat pedal and clipless mountain bike shoes that are comfortable, secure, durable and will give you an excellent connection to your bike
Best mountain bike disc brake rotors 2024 – the key to better braking power
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Brake control is crucial and these are the best mountain bike disc brake rotors to help you achieve it
Best full-face MTB helmets 2024 – we test the ultimate helmets for downhill and enduro protection
By Paul Brett last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB full-face helmets provide the highest level of safety when riding gnarly terrain. Check out our tried and tested recommendations
Best shock pumps 2024 – our testers' pick of high-pressure pumps for the ultimate tuning
By Richard Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide MTB and gravel shock pumps that will get your suspension settings exactly where you need them – every time
Best mountain bikes 2024 – our guide to picking the right mountain bike for you
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide We breakdown everything you need to know to choose the best mountain bike and have a great time on the trails
Best MTB hip packs 2024 – ditch the bag and travel lighter on the trails
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide Whether you call them MTB hip packs, bum bags or fanny packs, they all offer a little extra storage for those who want to ride bag-free without sacrificing storage for essential items