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Best mountain bike sunglasses 2024 – we test the top MTB eyewear for protection and clear vision
By Rich Owen last updated
Buyer's Guide Our experts choose 10 of the best mountain bike sunglasses that will protect your eyes from debris, harmful UV rays, and keep you looking stylish on the trail
Muc-Off C3 Dry Ceramic Lube review – long-lasting, mixed condition chain lube
By Neal Hunt published
Review Packed with more features than most, does Muc-Off's dry lube live up to its premium price?
Restrap Utility Hip Pack review – a hip pack or a bar bag? Well both actually
By James Blackwell published
review Designed and made in Yorkshire in the UK, bikepacking specialist Restrap has created an excellent multi-use bikepacking bag that’s not afraid to mix it up on the mountain bike trails too
Rapha Women's Trail Gore-Tex Pants review – properly waterproof trousers built for abuse
By Shim Slade published
Review Rapha's wet-weather pants are spendy but super-breathable as well as waterproof and versatile
Park Tool IR-1.3 Internal Cable Routing Kit review – a clever tool for fitting cables
By Neal Hunt published
Review Modern cable routing can be a nightmare for the home mechanic, so is Park Tool's latest kit the solution?
Ergon GDH Team grip review – ergonomic gravity-specific grips
By Graham Cottingham published
Review Ergon has packed its GDH Team grip with loads of downhill-specific features but do they add up to enhanced control on the trail?
Endura Women's SingleTrack Leggings review – versatile, compressive and flattering tights
By Shim Slade published
Review Designed for multiple uses, Endura's new SingleTrack leggings are for ladies only and boast pockets galore
Bespoken Word – Off-road cycling is hard enough without being abused by keyboard cowards
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion Mountain and gravel bike riders have to cope with a lot. Rocks, roots, drops, techy climbs, slippery surfaces, filthy weather, stinging, scratching plants, punctures, mechanicals. But whatever level you ride at, sometimes the worst challenge you can face is other people
If your MTB is feeling rough after a winter of riding, here are the five essential things I do to get my mountain bike sorted for summer
By Graham Cottingham published
Feature Top tips to freshen up your bike for a summer of shredding dry dusty trails
Bespoken Word – Do the new gravel trails at Coed y Brenin complete the “it’s just old skool MTB” circle?
By Guy Kesteven published
Opinion Guy Kesteven had an awesome day previewing the new gravel bike trails at Coed y Brenin, but what does this reinvention of past pioneering tell us about the future of off-road riding?