Latest articles by Graham Cottingham
Colnago C68 Gravel is a carbon lugged, Italian-made gravel bike
News Colnago C68 Gravel is built with a modular carbon construction and oozes Italian passion
Stif updates its Squatch hardtail with bespoke UDH dropouts and some eye-popping new colors
News Stif's rowdy 29er hardtail gets a SRAM Transmission compatible update
Hunt 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure wheelset review – racey aero gravel wheel with a burlier build
Review Hunt’s 42 Limitless Gravel Adventure wheelset combines aero properties with a durable build to tackle to hardest and fastest ultra-endurance adventures and races
New Atherton Bikes alloy enduro prototype frame details revealed, this is what we know
News A new detailed image of the new Atherton Bikes prototype sheds some light on the brand-new alloy frame
Atherton Bikes celebrate its fifth birthday by teasing a new model
News The Atherton over-achievers appear to be developing a new alloy enduro bike
e*thirteen completely overhauls its whole MTB wheel range
News e*thirteen says it has refined every aspect of its new downhill, enduro, all-mountain, and trail wheels for a better ride feel
"I am who I am and that's it", Rob Warner opens up about his struggles leaving World Cup MTB commentary, and late diagnosis autism
News Rob Warner speaks openheartedly in an emotional episode of the Ride Companion Podcast
Albion Ultralight Insulated jacket review – unbeatable pack size to warmth ratio
Review The Albion Ultralight Insulated jacket has become a staple of my endurance riding kit
Short of bag capacity? Ortlieb releases a massive 89L duffle bag, plus new panniers and bikepacking bags
News Ortlieb has a bunch of new bags and refreshed colorways for traveling, commuting, and bikepacking
e*thirteen Grappler MoPo enduro and downhill tire review – grippy gravity heavyweight
Review A few key players dominate the tire market but do e*thirteen's Grapples have enough grip to wrestle with the best?
Best mountain bike shoes 2024 – 14 top-rated flat and clipless MTB shoes tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of flat pedal and clipless mountain bike shoes that are comfortable, secure, durable and will give you an excellent connection to your bike
Looking for some off-road racing this year? The organizers of Unbound and Leadville unveil a packed events calendar for 2024
News The Life Time Athletic Events 2024 calendar covers mountain biking, gravel cycling, and road across 11 states
Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded jacket review – lightweight, stashable weatherproof layer
Review Not all rides require a full waterproof jacket and the Velocio Ultralight Trail Hooded jacket has been the perfect stashable just-in-case jacket for bikepacking, gravel, and trail riding
YT Industries' latest Capra Core 5 is equipped with great value, high-end spec for rapid enduro riding
News YT's new Capra Core 5 build is the cream of the crop with components from Ohlins, SRAM, Industry Nine, and Crankbrothers
Best full-face MTB helmets 2024 – we test the ultimate helmets for downhill and enduro protection
Buyer's Guide MTB full-face helmets provide the highest level of safety when riding gnarly terrain. Check out our tried and tested recommendations
Vitus release the new E-Sentier – an e-MTB version of its hugely popular hardtail
News Vitus energizes its Sentier hardtail with a powerful Bafang M510 motor system and 630Wh internal battery
Velocio Delta Trail long-sleeve jersey review – versatile long-sleeve riding top
Review A versatile technical long-sleeve jersey is a MTB mainstay for changeable conditions
Best shock pumps 2024 – our testers' pick of high-pressure pumps for the ultimate tuning
Buyer's Guide MTB and gravel shock pumps that will get your suspension settings exactly where you need them – every time
Velocio Trail Access pants review – perfectly tailored trail pants
Review Velocio launched a whole new MTB range which included its first MTB pants, so how do the new Trail Access pants perform?
Best mountain bikes 2024 – our guide to picking the right mountain bike for you
Buyer's Guide We breakdown everything you need to know to choose the best mountain bike and have a great time on the trails
Best MTB hip packs 2024 – ditch the bag and travel lighter on the trails
Buyer's Guide Whether you call them MTB hip packs, bum bags or fanny packs, they all offer a little extra storage for those who want to ride bag-free without sacrificing storage for essential items
Bike Perfect 2023 MTB predictions revisited – were we on the money or not last year?
Opinion With 2023 wrapped up did Bike Perfect's MTB predictions for last year ring true or were we way off the mark? Let's tally up the scores
Clarks CRS C4 brake review – performance braking on a budget
Review Price to power is unmatched with Clarks CRS C4 budget performance MTB brake
