Latest articles by Rich Owen
Best mountain biking flat shoes 2024 – top-rated trail and gravity riding shoes tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide The best flat pedal MTB shoes we've tested for maximum grip and confidence when you’re out on the trails
Best waterproof MTB pants 2024 – riding trousers to keep the dirt and grime at bay
Buyer's Guide The best waterproof MTB pants are packed full of modern weather-resisting technologies so you can focus on riding and the trail ahead
Fox Union BOA Flat review – high-performance flat pedal shoes with a high price tag
review Fox ditch the laces on the original Union Flat shoes for a wired fastening
After three days of wild riding and partying, the EX Enduro proves why it's the UK's number one 'must ride' MTB race weekender
News While heavy weather meant some tricky riding conditions, it didn't dampen the good vibes emanating from Exmoor
Best trail mountain bikes 2024 – the top-rated trail MTBs you can buy right now
Buyer's Guide Trail bikes have become the ultimate do-everything MTBs, efficient on the climbs and confident on the descents. Here's our pick of the best bikes available, every one has been fully tested by our expert team
Best GPS computers for mountain biking 2024 – the top-rated MTB GPS computers ranked by our testers
Buyer's Guide Fed up with getting lost on the trails, or are you looking for a way to record your rides? Here's our round-up of the best GPS computers for mountain biking
Best mountain bike jerseys 2024 – our highest-rated cycling tops
Buyer's Guide MTB jerseys need to fit well, be tough enough to ride in, and keep you looking and feeling fresh in all riding conditions. Here's our test team's pick of the best
YT Jeffsy Core 4 review – MK3 version of the excellent all-mountain bike
Review Rich Owen was a big fan of the previous Jeffsy, so what does he think of the latest Core 4 version after months of using it as his daily driver?
Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace review – lighter weight flat pedal shoes ideal for summer riding
Review The Stamp Lace flat shoe is reinvented as the Stamp Trail Lace with a host of changes and updates
Best MTB bottle cages 2024 – top-rated, secure and easy-to-use cages for off-road riding
Buyer's Guide Our test team's pick of the best MTB bottle cages to keep your water bottle secure out on the trails
Endura MT500 Burner Lite Pant review – lightweight MTB trousers
Review Lighter-weight pants designed for trail bombing in warmer weather
So what if Prime Day has finished? Here are 10 top deals on excellent MTB products I use all the time that aren't from Amazon
Deal I've picked out the best US and UK deals on genuinely useful mountain bike products from across the internet – but none of them are from Amazon
These tubeless valves look seriously trick and cost just $12. I've just bought a set in this Amazon Prime Day cycling deal
Deal The alloy valves come in 12 colors, four lengths and have core tools included, so why pay more?
This Garmin Instinct 2 Solar smartwatch is my go-to for mountain biking and it's now available at an unbeatable price in this Amazon Prime Day deal
Deal The Instinct 2 Solar may have been around for a few years now, but it captures all the ride tracking metrics I need and it's totally bombproof too
Best Garmin watch for MTB 2024 – we test smartwatches tough enough to handle all-condition riding on mountain bike trails
Buyer's Guide We've picked out the best Garmin smartwatches for MTB and cycling off-road, recording your rides and following routes
Best budget e-MTBs 2024 – top-rated cheap electric mountain bikes that won't break the bank
Buyer's Guide Go further and faster for less with our pick of the most affordable e-MTBs
Best mountain bike helmets 2024 – top-rated head protection for trail, XC and enduro
Buyer's Guide Our expert pick of the best MTB helmets to protect your head and ensure you look good on the trail
Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is confirmed for 2025 as dates and first details are released
News The Australian version of Hardline is back for its second year
YT's new Decoy SN e-MTB is its lightest and most capable yet, but even with a Fazua motor it still weighs over 20kg, so who's it for?
News The German direct-sales brand unveils its latest Decoy electric mountain bike, but while it's a super capable e-MTB, it's not full power or particularly light
Best tubeless tire valves 2024 – top-rated MTB and gravel bike valves tested by our experts
Buyer's Guide It used to just be about color matching but valve designs have got a lot smarter recently. Are clever cores worth the extra money or will more basic bargains do the job just as well?
Madison Flux Trail Short Sleeve Jersey review – fantastic value for money
Review Robustly made trail/enduro jersey ideal for shoulder season or gravity venue use
Schwalbe looks to reinvent the way we inflate bike tires with its new easier to use and more efficient Clik Valve push-on system
News The new valve and pump head tech claims easier and faster inflation than anything else
SRAM's new S-1000 Eagle Transmission brings wireless T-Type drivetrain benefits to more affordable MTBs
News The latest T-Type AXS drivetrain uses the same design template as the GX version but will come specced on lower-cost production bikes
