Mountain Biking
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8 reasons why you should buy your next bike from your local bike shop
From sneaky discounts to after-sales service, here are the key reasons your next bike should be from your LBS
Mountain bike gears explained: how MTB gears work and how to use them
And why they might not be working as well as they should
6 tips to start mountain biking on a budget
The gear you wear doesn’t have to cost as much as your bike
5 things you've got wrong with your mountain bike setup – and how to fix them
From cockpit tweaks to tyre pressure setup tips, these 5 changes will make your mountain bike safer, faster and more comfortable
YT Industries apologises following self-administration and says no customer will be left out of pocket
After entering self-administration and legal restructuring, YT Industries has released an update to customers
Brembo's new MTB brakes look ready to go, but will we ever see them in the shops?
More details released on high-performance DH racing brakes, but still no word on public availability
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How much suspension travel do I need on my mountain bike?
From cross-country to downhill, we take you through how much travel you can expect on the major types of mountain bike
How to start mountain biking: an absolute beginner's guide to MTB tech, gear and trails
From picking your first mountain bike to understanding essential kit and where to ride, this guide has everything you need to get started
My life began when I became a mountain biker – start your own journey today with BikeRadar
Join us for Get Into MTB – a week-long celebration of the freedom, fun and life-changing joy that mountain biking can bring, with expert advice to help you start
Review | Fox Union BOA clipless shoes have a revised upper and better impact protection – at a high price
Fox rolls out a host of changes on its top-tier clipless shoes
First Look | Barefoot running tech meets cycling in these seriously weird bikepacking and hiking shoes
Stomp Lox releases new Trail Worm shoes – all the details and my first impressions
Long-term review | Alex's Wild is fast and smooth, but upgrading it causes some head scratching
Has Alex found the big-mountain, gravity-focused eMTB of his dreams with the latest Orbea Wild?
MBUK TV | Louise Ferguson made MTB history at Hardline Wales – and we followed her every step of the way in this exclusive documentary
Behind the scenes with Louise Ferguson in a landmark moment for mountain biking
Virginia Tech downgrades 139 bike helmets in its influential rankings: these are now the safest according to its independent testing
Virginia Tech has rated 277 cycling helmets for safety, with the top-performing lists dominated by MIPS
Best electric mountain bikes: top-rated eMTBs to tame the trails
Our pick of the best electric mountain bikes reviewed by the BikeRadar test team
Less is more: Propain wants new 130mm-travel Hugene to redefine trail bikes
Reduced travel is designed to give an effortless ride
Adam Brayton's 'off-the-shelf' Saracen Myst for Red Bull Hardline had customised Hope EVO levers and gun metal components
British rider sticks with 'stock' setup for Hardline in Wales
Long-term review | Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert gets a tyre upgrade
Fresh rubber for the Stumpy 15 has made it even more impressive when pointed downhill
Cami Nogueira's Red Bull Hardline Propain Rage sports limited-edition Marzocchi suspension and custom pink Industry Nine wheelset
Argentine rider tweaked her setup for Hardline
Black wheels are boring – Tune and Tekkerz want you to go for gold
German wheel manufacturer teams up with Tekkerz racing team for limited-edition wheelset
Asa Vermette's winning bike for Red Bull Hardline shows polished looks don't matter, it's tech that counts
Hand-built Frameworks DH bike features aluminium front triangle and composite rear end
Matt Jones finished last at Red Bull Hardline, but his custom Marin Quake is a winner
Up-close with Jones' size-large Quake for Hardline