Latest articles by Rich Owen
News The pioneering Finnish MTB company files for bankruptcy citing supply chain issues and cash flow problems
News The Psylo is RockShox's new budget version of the Lyrik and comes with its all-new Isolator RC damper. There's an updated version of the Domain too
News Condensing all the must-read, off-road bike and gear news into one easy to absorb, weekly dose
News Check out our favorite mountain biking-related April 1st spoofs of 2024
Buyer's Guide With a motor between the cranks, the best e-MTBs unlock huge potential for increasing your riding range and powering up the climbs. Here's our expert pick...
Review Rich Owen is putting Crankbrothers SOS Tools TS18 to the test, here are his initial impressions
News After months of speculation, details emerged on the future of WiggleCRC and their in-house brands
Reviews Rich Owen puts the Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Flat mountain bike shoes through their paces over months of wet trail riding
Buyer's Guide Everything you need to know about the best hardtail mountain bikes available today
News Jono Jones and Olly Wilkins join Anej Strucl for a crazy 10km underground ride through a mountain
News Michelin updates and improves its enduro MTB tire offering
Buyer's Guide We select the best XC mountain bikes for flat-out cross country and marathon racing, as well as fast, efficient recreational riding
News RRP adds more compatibility for RockShox owners and a host of other improvements to its updated, direct-mount, front mudguard
Review Are the photochromatic lens equipped glasses as big a steal as they seem?
Review It’d be easy to pass over the MT500 Thermal Long Sleeve II top in Endura’s vast clothing range, but you’d be missing a top performing multi-purpose winner
Buyer's Guide Buying the best tubeless tire sealant means less time fixing flat tires and more time riding your bike. Find out everything you need to know to pick the right sealant for your riding needs
Buyer's Guide MTB knee pads will protect your legs from the inevitable crashes and falls. We've taken the hits to find you 10 of the best
Buyer's Guide Mountain bike protection for the upper body comes in the form of padded vests and jackets. Here’s the best MTB body armor you can buy for trail, enduro and DH
News The German brand brings its e-MTBs into line with its capable trail/enduro conventional bikes
Review Rich Owen tests the fourth incarnation of Merida's alloy e-MTB and it's by far the most capable version yet
News The MX bike runs on Ohlins suspension while the 29er gets RockShox and GX Transmission
Review This stainless steel hardtail all-rounder has a ride that matches its stunning looks
News The US mega-brand revealed its new spring 2024 MTB collection with lots of new gear, but these new Gravity Pants certainly stood out
