
Tough, quiet and makes you faster – SRAM's worst-kept secret doesn't disappoint
Robin Weaver spent three days in New Zealand with SRAM's new wireless XX DH Transmission

Could Specialized’s new short-travel eMTB leave the original Levo redundant?
The Levo R brings big power and big wheels, but has less travel than the existing Levo

Mondraker drops carbon option for its most adjustable downhill bike yet
The 2026 Summum is mullet only, aluminium only and the top-spec build includes the first DH-specific wireless groupset

Robin Weaver | I've ridden nearly every version of this legendary fork since 1999 – the latest model blew me away
After a year of teasing, RockShox has updated the Boxxer – Rob Weaver travelled to New Zealand to see how it fares

SRAM’s powerful Maven brakes have been given a key update after rider feedback
New Mavens feature a lighter lever feel but deliver same overall power

If you’ve had your bike stolen in London, you can now hire a replacement for free
Brompton will provide you with two weeks' free bicycle hire while you find a new set of wheels

Tour de France faces increasing risk of extreme heat according to 50 years of climate data
Research finds steady rise in very hot July days in France

The German direct-to-consumer brand you don't know about, but should
Hands-on with the Rinos Sandman 6 gravel bike

7 key features of this smart bike that could convince you to ditch your smart trainer
Why the Wahoo Kickr Pro could be the ultimate indoor training solution for you

Teravail branches out from tyres and unveils a new carbon clunker bar for your gravel bike or MTB
Salsa bar range updated and refined under Teravail banner

Prologo’s new Pressure Map system clips onto your saddle and provides real-time fit data
Pressure Map will fit to any bike saddle

Hope reveals HB.912 trail bike with launch set for later this year
The new trail bike is set to be released this summer

Udog has made a dial-closure alternative to my favourite gravel shoe
New sibling for the Distanza spotted at COREbike

A guide to mountain bike axle standards: quick-release, thru-axles, Boost and more explained
Don't know the difference between Boost and QR? Our guide is here to help…

Editor's Highlights

Most pros support UCI gearing restriction, says riders' union president
Adam Hansen says less than 20% of polled riders oppose gearing restriction trial, while Cyclingnews reports SRAM-sponsored teams will part-fund UCI’s opposition to BCA ruling

Quirk Bikes launches Mamtor Founder’s Edition and Manchester to London Collector's Edition framesets
Bespoke bikemaker switches to stock geometry and small-batch production for new Mamtor framesets

Will Soffe | These are the 5 worst proprietary standards I've seen in two decades as a pro bike mechanic
Bike manufacturers often try to one-up each other by creating new and improved standards for existing components, but sometimes they get it wrong
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Advice

SRAM's most powerful brakes need the perfect bleed – here's how to do it
The Maven MTB brakes offer show-stopping performance but have an Achilles heel. Our pro mechanic has found the ultimate hack to ensure proper performance

5 types of back pain cyclists suffer from – and the proven ways to fix them
Four out of five of us will suffer from back pain in our lifetime. Learn the moves that’ll keep your spine strong

This is what you should eat to fuel your rides – sports nutritionists reveal what's in their cupboards
Unlock the real-life food habits of nutrition pros – practical, performance-focused staples you can adopt today

6 ways to use your cycling commute to get fit, from sprint intervals to taking it easy
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£200 vs £2,000 MTB kit: how much do you need to spend?
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Banish cold toes with our pick of tested winter cycling shoes for road cyclists and mountain bikers