Latest articles by Rich Owen
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
Specialized launch the new Stumpjumper 15 but kill off the more capable EVO version in the process
News The latest Stumpjumper gets more suspension travel, new GENIE shock tech on the fanciest models, plus a host of extra tweaks
Best budget full-suspension mountain bikes 2024 – full-sus MTB performance has never been so affordable
Buyer's Guide Our expert picks of cheap full-suspension MTBs that will boost your control and confidence on any trail
Your Shimano EP801 e-MTB motor can now get a free performance upgrade that improves Boost Mode and much more
News Shimano has just announced a new firmware update that will improve the performance of existing EP801 motors
The Mini Murmur is a new, short-travel, handmade, full-suspension, steel MTB from British brand Starling. I've tested it, so how does it ride?
Review Rich Owen got some ride time in on Starling's new trail/downcountry MTB
Best enduro mountain bike 2024 – we test the top options for racing or burly trail and gravity blasting
Buyer's Guide The best enduro mountain bikes are fast, light and comfortable enough to ride all-day, here are our top picks
Mountain bike suspension forks explained – we break down every technical term and piece of jargon to help you better understand your MTB fork
Feature Our easy, A to Z expert guide on what all the bits of your suspension fork are called and what they do
The Thule Epos is a tow ball-mounted, e-MTB-rated, bike carrier with a hefty price tag. I tested one for 12 months, so is it worth the investment?
Review The Swedish cargo carrying specialists have created a bike rack that is extremely hard to top
Best mountain bike shorts 2024 – we test the top baggy shorts from budget to premium
Buyer's Guide Our team of highly experienced testers give you their pick of top MTB shorts covering every kind of riding situation
