
Microshift’s $195.55 Advent MX is its toughest groupset yet with 6x longer cassette life and 4x faster engagement
New Advent MX has longer-life components and faster engagement

Tadej Pogačar and Met team up to release two ‘ethereal’ helmets
The limited-edition Trenta 3K Carbon and Manta feature an iridescent finish inspired by Pogačar

Review | Forget the big brands, Microshift Advent MX 11-speed is the workhorse drivetrain your ebike needs
Fast, quiet shifting for riders who value reliability over bragging rights

Stop making these 5 suspension setup mistakes – 5 tips from a World Cup mechanic
Expert tuning advice to get the most from your mountain bike

Updated | Zwift slashes Kickr Core V2 price until 1 March – now with free shipping
Upgrade your indoor training setup with Zwift's big new promotion

Does your freehub pickup leave you wanting? Halo has the answer
New Mantadrive freehub boasts near-instant pickup

Why you need to ride this legendary Tour de France climb in 2026
Alpe d'Huez's 21 hairpins offer a unique challenge – sign up this year

Moving forward: how cycling brought relief after a cancer diagnosis
The story of one man who found his way back to cycling after getting the right support and guidance

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

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

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

“Miracle of science”: New Santini Aero Race jersey uses fabric made from captured CO2
The jersey will launch at the end of April and features Polartec’s new Power Dry Carbon fabric

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
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£200 vs £2,000 MTB kit: how much do you need to spend?
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