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Inspired by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you top performance for less
By Paul Brett published
Features Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidock or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear
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Riding a classic MTB from a few years ago taught me a lot about what really matters when buying a new bike
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion Riding an old Santa Cruz Tallboy mountain bike really opened tech expert, Guy Kesteven's, eyes on recent bike progression and long-term value versus short term 'bargains'
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Bespoken Word – Is the bike industry a lesson in 'knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing?'
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion Guy Kesteven talks about how an old proverb is very relevant to the bike industry right now and how that is affecting his reviewing work
![Guy Kesteven riding the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jvqgdxb8kBK4x4UcxkThxi-320-80.jpg)
Now could be the worst time ever to launch a new MTB, so how are bike brands handling that and should you buy one?
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion It’s a really hard time to launch a new MTB for a whole bunch of reasons, but why is that and who’s doing it best?
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I switched testing high-performance MTBs to riding a battered B'Twin shopping bike and rediscovered the sheer joy of simply cycling
By Guy Kesteven published
Features Guy Kesteven had a holiday romance this week, falling in love with the simple joys of cycling in its most basic form. He reckons it’s an affair we could all do with having and involving others in too
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Mountain bike suspension forks explained – we break down every technical term and piece of jargon to help you better understand your MTB fork
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Features Our easy, A to Z expert guide on what all the bits of your suspension fork are called and what they do
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Going long on the shortest night – an epic, all-night, solstice MTB ride
By Guy Kesteven published
Features Guy Kesteven and his mates always head out for an overnight mountain bike epic somewhere around the summer solstice. But what’s so special about celebrating the longest day and shortest night on your favorite singletrack?
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Want to get your kids into mountain biking? BikePark Wales' green 'Kermit' trail is a brilliant introduction that left my son frothing for more
By Richard Owen published
Features I tried out BikePark Wales' Ticket to Ride package with my family, here's how it went...
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You probably don't move your heels enough as you ride, but here's how proper technique will transform your mountain biking
By Sean Fishpool published
Features A session with a pro MTB coach showed me how a well-timed heel pivot would help me control drops, carve corners and carry speed on rollers
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Bespoken Word – Everybody loves a rebel alliance, but is UK mountain biking playing into the Empire’s hands again?
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion Guy Kesteven asks if the launch of the UK MTB Trail Alliance is another ‘People’s Front of Judea” Monty Python moment for mountain bike advocacy or something more genuine and significant?