Mountain Biking
Are handguards the next big thing – or just moto cosplay for mountain bikers?
Crankbrothers Guardian Handguards bring moto flair and two types of mounting options to enduro rigs
DJI Avinox motor’s monstrous 1,000W peak power expands to Trail and Turbo modes with new firmware
SRAM SmoothShift and Quick Start also added with latest firmware
Matthew Loveridge | I care where my bike is made, but it’s not about national pride
I want the best bike I can buy, not the best one a local can make
Review | Fox's Union BOA Flat shoes have ultra-adjustable fit but they could be grippier
Dual-Boa dial flat shoe with a grippy outsole that's worth your consideration
Specialized slashes £1,600 off Turbo Levo 4 entry price with two new alloy options
Specialized adds two new alloy versions to its refreshed Turbo Levo 4 lineup, with significant savings over the carbon models
Best mountain bike shoes 2025: 22 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested
Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
Bikepacking explained: what to take, how to pack and where to ride
From bike setup to overnight camping essentials, here's everything you need to know about planning your first bikepacking adventure
Your tech questions answered | 26in, 27.5in or 29in – which wheel size is best for trail riding?
Almost all answers point to bigger being better
Review | Shimano's GF8 Gore-Tex shoes are near-perfect, combining luxurious comfort with awesome grip
Waterproof Gore-Tex flats with an Ultread rubber outsole
Dear beginner cyclists: you're probably wearing your bike shorts wrong
No, you shouldn't wear underwear under cycling shorts. And why do cyclists wear padded shorts anyway?
This ultra-adjustable MTB helmet has a five-star safety rating
Fizik’s Kassis mountain bike helmet offers more adjustment than most and doesn’t scrimp on safety features
New Orbea Rallon has already won a World Cup DH race and can double as an enduro bike
Tahneé Seagrave piloted the Rallon to victory
Strava cracks down on leaderboard cheats by removing millions of activities as part of huge AI-powered app update
New features also include Komoot-inspired 'points of interest'
Review | Ride Concepts Tallac BOA '24 shoes are expensive but offer high-tech features and class-leading grip
MTB shoes designed for the rough and tumble of aggro riding
Best mountain bike pedals 2025: 35 of our favourite flat and clipless MTB pedals
Our pick of the best flat and clipless pedals
Oscar Huckle | I've ridden thousands of bikepacking miles – here are 10 mistakes to avoid
Heading on a bikepacking adventure? Make sure you avoid these 10 common pitfalls
Flat or clipless pedals: which are right for you?
We delve into the pros and cons of flat and clip-in pedals for the commuter, mountain biker, road and gravel cyclist
Review | Only cockroaches and Shimano's near-indestructible PD-M540 pedals would be left after a nuclear war
Don't bother with XT or XTR – the humble PD-M540 is all the pedal you'll ever need
Best cycling sunglasses and glasses in 2025 | 20 sets of shades rated and reviewed
Top-rated cycling glasses to protect your eyes out on the road or trail
Review | The Smart Lever is an innovative solution, but it's unlikely to consign tyre levers to history
This well-designed tool could change how you think about tyre levers, but is it overkill?
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
Essential reasons to take up cycling
Best bike phone mount: popular phone cases and holders tested
Want your phone at your fingertips? Here are your options
Long-term review | Introducing Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert
Could the Stumpjumper 15 be all the trail bike Rob’s ever needed?
Best mountain bike mudguards | 7 MTB mudguards tested, plus our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best front and rear MTB mudguards