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Santa Cruz's brand-new Vala e-MTB gets Bosch's latest full-power motor but ditches VPP. I've ridden it and it's one hell of a bike
By Rich Owen published
First ride The full-power Heckler is no more, but here comes the Vala to fill Santa Cruz's mid-travel e-MTB void

Fizik Tempo Aliante R5 saddle review – a wavey profile with a large pressure-relieving cut-out, but it won't be for everyone
By James Watkins published
Review The Aliante R5 promises all-day comfort, but this wasn’t the case when venturing away from the tarmac

Crankbrothers F16 multi-tool review – neatly packaged trail-side essentials
By James Watkins published
Review The Crankbrothers F16 is the most comprehensive multi-tool in their metal-cased F-series. It takes the F11 and adds an easy-to-use chain tool to the mix

Ciovita Men's Opera Short Sleeve Trail Tee review – does the close-fitting mountain bike jersey make more sense for gravel?
By Neal Hunt published
Review A versatile race-fit jersey that's more gravel than trail, with a great cut but let down by its lack of eco credentials

ERE Research Tenaci TT saddle review – a comfortable short saddle with a clever trick up its sleeve
By Neal Hunt published
Review A saddle is the most personal of bike parts, and this one has more adjustability built in than most. So, how does that translate on the trail?

DHaRCO Mens Gravity Pants review – a slim fitting, good looking MTB trouser with all-year riding potential
By James Blackwell published
Review Great fitting pants that can take on enduro and DH racing to long days out, they’ll also fend off trail debris and a bit of rubbish weather

Is Manitou’s Mattoc Pro a real lightweight trail fork alternative to RockShox and Fox?
By Guy Kesteven published
Review Does Manitou’s mid-travel Mattoc Pro perform well enough to tell the suspension sheep to flock off? Guy Kesteven has been riding two sets for several months to find out

Muc-Off Bottle for Life review – an eco-friendly update from the bike cleaning pioneers
By Neal Hunt published
Review A welcome update to the original pink cleaner, but have they messed with a winning formula?

I’ve been testing Panaracer’s all-new GravelKing X1 and X1R tires since spring, find out why they’re now my favorite mid-price, mixed-surface all-rounders
By Guy Kesteven published
Review It’s been ten years since Panaracer became the first brand to release a dedicated gravel tire that became an instant classic. A decade later has its latest design retaken the mixed surface crown and become the true GravelKing again?