Mountain Biking

Here are the 26in tyres you can still buy (that are actually worth talking about)

Our pick of the best 26in rubber our expert testers have ridden and rated

Shimano SH51 vs MT001 vs SH56 cleats: what’s the difference between Shimano's three off-road cleats?

Why are there three different types of Shimano SPD two-bolt cleats?

I tried to match MTB and hard enduro star Manuel Lettenbichler in the Surrey Hills – here's what happened

We sent Tom riding with motocross star Manuel Lettenbichler to find out how his two-stroke skills translate so seamlessly to mountain biking

Review | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission is the best mechanical drivetrain yet, but Shimano does one thing better

Robust mechanical drivetrain that shifts when you want it to

Giant's Reign Advanced E+ eMTB may suggest innovation has stalled – but I think it's brilliant

New enduro eMTB doesn't set the pulse racing on paper, but dig deeper and it looks set to be a resounding success

"I'm still getting the hang of enduro" – 10 things we learned about Hattie Harnden

The 2024 Enduro World Cup champion explains how she's done so much in so little time

What the heck is pedal kickback and why is everyone talking about it?

Products that promise to reduce pedal kickback are more numerous than ever, but what is it and why should you pay to minimise it?

Review | Scott is loving life with the Propain Sresh CF, but he's found one weak link

Is Propain’s full-power trail bike the singletrack slayer Scott has been searching for?

"Someone punched me at the finish line" – 7 things we learned from Ethan Craik

The Scott-sponsored downhill racer talks BMX punch-ups, his secret love of Lego and more

7 ways to make your old bike feel new again

Refreshing the right parts will bring new life to your old steed

Exposure’s new Zenith MK4 light is cheaper, brighter and charges 66% faster than before

The Zenith finally gets USB-C charging, too

Long-term review | Christmas comes (very) early for Alex and the Orbea Wild

Has Alex found the big-mountain, gravity-focused eMTB of his dreams with the latest Orbea Wild?

with spec customisation

Celebrate your bike's scratches and turn them into art with this ancient Japanese craft

Scratched paint is an inevitability of bike ownership, so why not make something of it?

Are modern gravel bikes just 90s mountain bikes? I'm converting my old MTB to find out

Can I turn the Azonic Propulsion into a full-suspension gravel bike for less than £1,000

Review | Industry Nine Hydra2 Enduro wheels are fast-rolling blingy hoops for those who like buzzy hubs

High-end alloy hoops get updated hubs

(coloured spokes extra)

Best mountain bike tyres in 2025: top-rated tyres for XC, downcountry, trail and enduro riding

Our pick of the best mountain bike tyres and our mountain bike tyres buyer's guide

These are the best budget cycling shoes under £120 for beginner cyclists

Affordable flat pedal, clipless MTB and road cycling shoes ridden and rated by our expert testers

This proven way to lose belly fat requires you to do absolutely nothing but get a good night's sleep

Research shows that lack of sleep can lead to significant weight gain. Thankfully, you can remedy both by harnessing the power of your hormones – no pills or injections required

Updated | YT Industries enters insolvency as CEO prepares to relaunch brand after buying it back

Most staff laid off as company restructures, with a skeleton crew handling orders

Journalist warns of widespread debt bondage risks in Taiwan’s bicycle industry following forced labour allegations

Peter Bengtsen’s investigations in Taiwan uncovered debt bondage which he calls “the rule, not the exception”

Trump administration bars Giant imports to the US, citing forced labour

The Trump administration has said it will begin seizing Giant bikes manufactured in Taiwan after an investigation which found evidence of forced labour

Are we on the cusp of a 32in wheel revolution? This is what pro XC racers are riding in 2025

The cross-country tech trends emerging from Lenzerheide