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Best mountain bike brands 2024 – our pick of the top companies with reviews of their best bikes
By Graham Cottingham last updated
Feature From the pioneers to the new kids on the block, Bike Perfect uncovers the brands that have shaped the mountain bike discipline
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Best cycling base layers for winter 2024 – warm, dry options at every price point
By Sean Fishpool published
Buyer's Guide We test 10 of the best cycling base layers to keep you comfortable from fall through spring
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Best budget bike upgrades 2024 – 10 cost effect ways to get a better mountain bike
By Guy Kesteven last updated
Buyer's Guide Ten ways you can massively improve your bike without giving your wallet heart failure
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Best BMX bikes for kids – small bikes for small people
By Lance Branquinho last updated
Buyer's Guide What is the best BMX bike to buy kids when they transition from balancing bikes?
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Best MTB helmet lights – light up the trails with these powerful helmet lights
By Aoife Glass last updated
Buyer's Guide Our round-up of the best MTB helmet lights will help you keep riding through dark evenings and experiencing your favorite trails in a whole new light
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Maxxis MTB tire guide 2024 – a deep dive into every Maxxis mountain bike tire
By Colin Levitch, Graham Cottingham last updated
Buyer's Guide We break down Maxxis tread patterns, casings, and compounds so you can pick the best Maxxis MTB tire for your riding
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Best MTB smart trainer 2024 – top options that will give you fitness gains all year round
By Colin Levitch last updated
Buyer's Guide Buying a MTB smart trainer will help you stay race-fit even when the weather's bad
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Best waterproof MTB pants 2024 – riding trousers to keep the dirt and grime at bay
By Jim Bland last updated
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