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Pipe down MTB conspiracy theorists, it turns out that SRAM's UDH gear hanger was a truly brilliant idea after all
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion
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Your local bike shop needs your support, but do they need to do a better job of supporting themselves?
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion It’s Local Bike Shop Day on May the 4th and Guy Kesteven reckons that sort of initiative is a great idea. However, he also thinks a brief forensic study of how the day has officially been presented tells us why some small scale shops might be struggling.
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Bosch Performance Line CX vs Shimano EP801 – which e-MTB motor is best?
By Mick Kirkman published
Feature With hundreds of e-bikes to choose from, knowing more about the two leading motor systems from Bosch and Shimano can help you make a better bike buying decision. Mick Kirkman takes a deep dive into the differences between the systems
![Greg Minnaar unloading his bike from the back of a pick up truck](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u73dJWWArG9tadYasSkn9M-320-80.jpg)
“This has given me another life” – Greg Minnaar opens up about his future with Norco
By Graham Cottingham published
Feature I sat down with Greg Minnaar to chat about changes in downhill MTB racing, the Norco team, and what's in store for the GOAT over the next couple of years
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Could this be the most expensive camper van ever created? It's well-prepped for wild mountain bike adventures but the price is just insane
By Paul Brett published
Feature You'll need $500,000 to get one, but the Redland Overland Skyloft camper has everything you need for uber-luxury off-grid van life
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Bespoken Word – You are the problem, not your bike
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion Guy Kesteven reckons it’s time most of us stopped thinking about what we can upgrade on our mountain bikes to go faster and look at the real weak link in the system – ourselves
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I test bicycles for a living, here are the 5 must-have features to look for when buying a budget gravel bike
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Guy Kesteven is one of the most experienced bike testers in the world, so what does he think are essential features on a cheap gravel / all-road bike?
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Ever wondered how much your MTB suspension fork can bend? I take a look inside Fox Factory’s product development testing facility and find out
By Graham Cottingham published
Feature Exploring Fox Factory’s suspension and component torture chambers where new products are developed and tested
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5 things a lifetime of bike testing has taught me about how to upgrade your MTB
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Starting cheap, seeing the whole system, trying before you buy, measuring carefully, or servicing rather than upgrading. What can our most experienced test editor tell you about improving your mountain bike?
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6 signs you need to stop riding your mountain bike and give it some workshop attention right now!
By Guy Kesteven published
Feature Broken brakes? Grinding gears? Loose bearings? Dead suspension? Droopy droppers? Wobbly wheels? Here's the niggles that could be a nightmare if you don’t get them sorted straight away