Pro bike: Christopher Blevins' Specialized Epic S-Works
Pro Bike What spec was the highest place Specialized at the 2022 Cape Epic? We take a closer look at Christopher Blevins' race bike
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Factor unveils Lando XC and HT mountain bikes
News The Lando XC and HT represent a logical progression for Factor, combining elements of the brand's off-road lineup with contemporary mountain bike design
Trek Rail 9.9 first ride review: fully tech-loaded flagship, long travel, e-MTB
Review Trek’s Rail 9.9 eMTB is loaded with carbon fiber and wireless tech. Guy Kesteven explores what the pricey Bosch powered flagship is like to ride on a wet and rocky Lake District demo loop
Best gravel bike frames: build your own drop-bar off-road rig
Buyer's Guide Choosing the best gravel bike frame is the starting point when building up your perfect gravel bike
Pro bike: Karl Platt's Bulls Wild Edge
Pro Bike To many, the greatest Cape Epic rider. This is the Bulls Wild Edge, that Karl Platt is using to the master the 2022 event
Pro bike: Marco Joubert's Giant Anthem
Pro Bike Giant’s Anthem isn’t the first bike you think of for a Cape Epic pro rider. But Marco Joubert won stage 5 on this one
Pro bike: Kaysee Armstrong's Liv Pique
Pro Bike Fox Factory damping and XTR shifting – but the most interesting aspect of this Liv Pique, is the noise it can make, on demand
Pro bike: Greg Minnaar's customized Santa Cruz V10
Pro Bike The World Champ's Santa Cruz V10 is decked out in a special paint job for the 2022 season
Pro bike: Jaco Venter's Cape Epic 2022 Trek Supercaliber
Pro Bike What does a former Grand Tour road racer build for the world’s toughest mountain bike race? A Trek Supercaliber
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Expert enduro e-MTB review: a wild beast with the heart of a road bike
Review Does fitting an e-road motor to an Enduro beast work? We test the Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL Expert on the steepest and sketchiest trails to find out
Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Comp review: has Specialized found the winning performance to price ratio?
Review Is the most affordable carbon-framed option the sweet spot in Specialized’s awesome Stumpjumper Evo aggro trail bike range?
Boost spacing: what is it and should you invest in Boost-equipped bike?
Feature What is Boost spacing – and what does it mean for your bike and its wheels?
Kona Process 134 DL 27.5 review: can this full-sus trail bike help keep the flame of 27.5 alive?
Review Can Kona’s ‘mountain biker’s mountain bike’ prove 27.5in wheels still have a place for hard rallying riders?
Bike frame material: everything you need to know
Feature How does each bike frame material differ and will it affect more than just your bank balance?
Pivot's new 27.5 Shadowcat: an ultra-playful trail bike
News The lightweight Shadowcat is a fast, fun and efficient 27.5-inch trail weapon
Pro Bike: Nino Schurter's 2022 Scott Spark RC Special Edition
Pro Bike Bike Perfect takes a closer look at the nine-time XCO World Champion's special-edition Scott Spark RC
Surly joins in the drop-bar mountain bike party with its new Ghost Grappler
News Surly's Ghost Grappler is a MTB inspired 29er gravel bike with huge tire clearance and loads of mounting options
Giant releases updated Trance 29 alloy trail bike for 2022
News The new Giant Trance 29 gets tweaked geometry, 5mm more suspension and a flip-chip
Olsen Mokihinui MTB review: a quirky bike from a new brand that likes to go off the beaten track
Review Say hi to the Olsen Mokihinui – an offbeat, super-versatile titanium MTB crafted by an experienced designer for his maverick new company
