What Mountain Bike

Big MTB firms pour money into factory racing programmes but should we care if the bikes we ride have felt the heat of battle?

One of our favourite bargain bombers goes plus for 2017

Cube’s agile alloy racer is a ‘proper shop’ winner

Quality, rapidly responsive 27.5in racer, but some odd kit choices

Retro handling, but uniquely integrated handmade Italian titanium masterpiece

A new and revised version of a much loved bike

Fi Spotswood takes a sideways look at MTB’s environmental credentials

Save yourself a visit to the local bike shop

Full marks for a benchmark sports waterproof

Expensive, but excellent

Big hoop machine, tuned for small riders

Mixed-bag women-specific hardtail

Short travel race machine perfectly proportioned for female riders

Affordable, light, well-kitted women's all-mountainer

Brutally stiff yet remarkably comfy

Good value lubricant

A top choice for dry conditions

Chain lube with UV light

Decent bibs on a budget

Fieldsensor tech for minimalist comfort

The mountain bike expert on motocross and British manufacturing

Lightweight long finger gloves for warmer weather

The man behind XX1 on 11-speed mountain bike gearing

Odour-resistant mountain bike shorts