Cape Epic: Christoph Sauser's S-Works Epic
Pro Bike What does a five-time Cape Epic champion ride at the toughest mountain bike stage race? Meet Christoph Sauser’s S-Works
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Trek releases updated Rail e-MTBs with new Bosch smart system
News New e-MTB models feature the latest tech from Bosch
Giant debuts new Trance X trail bike
News The 27.5-inch trail bike features adjustable geometry and updated Maestro suspension
Cape Epic: Ben Zwiehoff's Specialized S-Works Epic
Pro Bike What does a Bora-Hansgrohe WorldTour team member ride at the Cape Epic? We take a closer look at Ben Zwiehoff’s S-Works Epic
Cape Epic: Andreas Seewald's Canyon Lux
Pro Bike The world marathon champion had an interesting Canyon Lux at this year’s Cape Epic, we take a closer look
Canyon Spectral CFR review
Review Canyon’s new Spectral CFR gets a significantly lighter frame and premium kit but it’s still a proper trail brawler when things get rough
Cape Epic: Urs Huber's Bulls Wild Edge Team
Pro bike We take a look at an interesting blend of mechanical and wireless components on the Swiss pro rider’s Cape Epic bike
Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 review
Review Does the Cannondale Scalpel SE 1 slice and dice with life-saving precision, or does it need another trip to the operating room to turn it into a truly modern XC rig?
Where to buy an electric mountain bike: Guide to your options to find an e-MTB
Deals Electric mountain bikes are massively popular, which means you will probably need to hunt around to find the right bike for you. Here's our guide to where to find the perfect e-MTB
Canfield's Yelli Screamy hardtail is back
News One of the original rowdy hardtails, Canfield’s Yelli Screamy, gains contemporary frame standards and better geometry
2021 Absa Cape Epic: Everything you need to know
Cape Epic From daily stage recaps and galleries to pro bike features and interviews, here's everything you need to know about the 2021 Absa Cape Epic
Bespoken Word: Bespoked UK, hand-built bikes, and the pleasure and perils that come with them
Opinion Guy Kesteven has a long history of admiring, loving, but also sometimes nearly being killed by custom-built bikes, so what did the latest Bespoked UK bike show suggest about the future of bikes and the pros and cons of hand-building?
Best water bottle for MTB: Keep your water to hand with the best water bottle for MTB
Buyer's Guide With the best water bottle for MTB you can stay hydrated, perform at your best and keep your bike looking great
Cape Epic: Lachlan Morton's Cannondale Scalpel Hi-Mod Team
Pro Bike We take a closer look at Lachlan Morton’s Cannondale Scalpel
Cape Epic: Jordan Sarrou's Specialized S-Works Epic
Pro Bike We take a look at the Frenchman's pro-grade Specialized S-Works Epic, racing at the world’s toughest mountain bike race
Bespoken Word: Specialized Stumpjumper and the history of mountain biking
Opinion Guy Kesteven looks back over four decades of an iconic bike’s story to see what it tell us about the development of mountain biking and where it might be going next
Alloy versions of Specialized's Stumpjumper Evo trail bike announced
News The aggro Evo version of Specialized's flagship trail bike can now be bought with an alloy chassis at a cheaper price tag than the existing carbon version
Cairn E-Adventure 650B review
Review Cairn has rebooted its Fazua-powered E-Adventure bike to make it more user-friendly and added a carbon-wheel-fatter-tire option. Guy Kesteven has been finding out how all that adds up.
Trek tweaks the Top Fuel to make it downcountry worthy
News Trek's new Top Fuel features improved geometry and 120mm of downcountry-worthy suspension
Bespoken Word: Is mountain biking finally ready for take off with Flight Attendant?
Opinion Will RockShox’s new Flight Attendant system finally see the dirt world stop playing with its knobs and let autopilot take control? Guy Kesteven considers the history of smart suspension fails and why things might be different this time around
