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    Best mountain bikes under £1,000

    Our pick of the top hardtails and full-suspension bikes

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    Best mountain bikes under £500

    Our pick of the top entry-level machines in the UK

    Tue 8 May, 1:00 am BST
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    Buyer's guide to mountain bike wheels

    What to look for when buying a new set

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    Best aero wheelsets and disc wheels

    Our top picks at several price ranges

    Mon 9 Apr, 9:00 am BST
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    Buyer's guide to suspension forks

    What to look for, jargon buster and more

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    Best bike lights for road cycling

    Top options for urban/commuting use

    Mon 7 Nov, 8:00 am GMT
  • Build up the layers to stay happy on the trails/road

    Buyer's Guide to Winter Layers

    Get the right clothing combo and you'll never be too hot or cold

    Tue 1 Nov, 9:40 am GMT
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    Buyer's Guide to Waterproof Jackets

    What to look for in an outer layer for winter

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    Which should you pick for winter workouts?

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  • With so many advances being made in the field of transmission, we take a closer look at the elements that make up your bike’s gears

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    How they developed, how they work and our top picks

    Mon 15 Aug, 9:00 am BST
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    Beginner's guide to cycling kit

    Accessories for you and your bike

    Sat 25 Jun, 9:30 am BST
  • Kits like BionX's let you turn a standard bike into an e-bike

    Buyer's guide to electric bike kits

    Everything you need to know about converting your bike into an e-bike

    Thu 12 May, 10:00 am BST
  • Buyer's guide to electric bikes

    Buyer's guide to electric bikes

    Different types, what to look for and the current legal situation

    Mon 2 May, 9:00 am BST
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    Buyer's guide to cycle commuting gear

    Top equipment picks for your journey to work

    Sat 30 Apr, 9:00 am BST
  • Save a pretty penny with tax free bike schemes

    Buyer's guide to the UK's Cycle to Work scheme

    Cheaper bikes for commuting

    Wed 27 Apr, 9:00 am BST
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    Buyer's guide to disc brakes

    Get the right brake for your riding

    Tue 1 Mar, 12:00 am GMT
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    Buyer's guide to winter gloves

    What to look for, and our pick of the best

    Thu 23 Dec, 8:00 am GMT
  • As suspension compresses it absorbs the impact and also steepens the geometry

    Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 3

    How forks and shocks work

    Wed 24 Nov, 9:00 am GMT
  • Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 2

    Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 2

    Which frame layout works the best?

    Wed 17 Nov, 9:00 am GMT
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    Buyer's guide to mountain bike suspension, part 1

    Suspension theory, plus common terms explained

    Tue 9 Nov, 9:00 am GMT

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