Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Disc brake pads explained: organic vs sintered vs semi-metallic

Everything you need to know about disc brake pads
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Met Revo is a sweaty MTB helmet with a particular fit, but its safety rating will make you want it

MET’s Revo takes safety seriously, but you need to try before you buy
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Best cycling apps in 2025: 21 of the best iPhone and Android apps to download

Our top pick of bike apps for your mobile device
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The new X4 Air brings flagship-level features to Insta360's lightest ever 360 camera – but it's the £140 price drop that's got me excited

Insta360’s new X4 Air is their lightest ever 8K camera, and it's cheaper too.
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What is a bottom bracket? All you need to know about this essential bicycle component

We explain all you need to know about this integral, but confusingly-named component
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The clocks have changed – this is what you need to do to cycle safely in the dark

Our tips on how to stay safe when riding at night
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e*thirteen Sidekick hub makes a marked difference to suspension performance

The Sidekick reduces kickback, improves suspension performance and helps smooth out the trail
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eMTBs are ruining mountain biking, but not in the way you might think

How often do you end an ebike ride unsatisfied?
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Best indoor cycling apps 2025: which training app should you use?

We compare the best indoor cycling apps, plus the gear you need to start riding indoors
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15 essential MTB upgrades for under £50 that will transform your riding

These affordable mountain bike upgrades will make a big improvement to your riding
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Julia goes electric with the Merida eOne-Sixty SL 8000

Can an eMTB enable Julia to ride further, faster and for longer?
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Outlier's strange-looking Pendulum pedals could be amazing – if I sacrifice my shoes 

The flat-pedal revolution?
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Hands-on with Shimano XTR, XT and Deore Di2 – real-world weights revealed

How much do Shimano’s latest wireless MTB drivetrain components weigh?
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Tailfin’s SpeedPack is an exciting addition to the brand’s range – but it’s not perfect

The SpeedPack solves most of the problems associated with traditional bikepacking saddle bags
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"The way I like a bike set up seems to translate to the masses" – 8 things we learned from Sam Shucksmith

We caught up with Whyte’s head of MTB design for the MBUK Podcast as the brand launched their Kado e-bike, to find out what it takes to develop and test a new bike
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15 tips for cycling in the rain, from what to wear to how to prep your bike

Embrace the rain with our top tips
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Whyte Bikes bought by private equity firm as it targets European market

Bike brand seeks international growth following acquisition by Causeway Capital
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Testing this hub convinced me we need to kill pedal kickback

Pedal kickback makes a real difference to suspension performance, but taming it might be less complicated than you think
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Tailfin’s CargoPack sets the standard for bikepacking saddle bags

The CargoPack does nothing to diminish its predecessor’s reputation
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What’s happened to Wiggle & Chain Reaction Cycles' most popular brands?

We speak to Frasers Group about the prospects for Vitus, Nukeproof, dhb and Prime
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Are you at risk of indoor training burnout?

Why poorly planned indoor training risks burnout, and how to prevent it
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I tested the Hayes Dominion A4 vs TRP Evo Pro brakes and the winner proves you don't need to buy Shimano or SRAM

Which of these challenger brands comes out on top?
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I rode an MTB down one of the world's most active volcanoes weeks before it erupted – here's what happened

Tom Marvin finds out what it’s like to carve turns amid the ash and rocks of Mount Etna
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This wax could triple the lifespan of your bike's drivetrain

Three new hot wax options and two drip waxes to keep road, gravel and mountain bikes rolling smoothly
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