Mountain Biking

What to wear mountain biking: a beginner's guide

New to off-road riding? This is the mountain bike kit you need to get started

Robin Weaver | I’ve been mountain biking for 34 years and love it now more than ever – here’s why

With a mix of endorphins, tech and the great outdoors, mountain biking delivers everything I need from a sport

Our favourite deals from the Sigma Sports sale: 75% off of Knight carbon rims

Serious savings on bikes, clothing and components

The best places for family-friendly mountain biking in the UK – read our comprehensive trail centre guide

Where to take your family cycling on traffic-free forest trails in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Parts of a mountain bike explained – from pedals to suspension

Our simple guide to mountain bikes covers all you need to know about these complex machines, including the different frame and suspension designs

Review | SRAM Motive Ultimate Expert brakes provide solid stopping but lack outright power for tougher trails

The Motives prove to be good all-rounders

I was a bike roof-rack sceptic until I tried this one

The Thule TopRide is the answer to my bike-transport problems

The anatomy of an electric mountain bike explained

Check out our eMTB jargon buster with all the key components and terminology explained

The Trek Fuel EX is one of the best trail bikes I've tested, but the new version might be even better

Updated Fuel range adds travel options, while assisted Fuel+ benefits from bigger battery and more powerful motor

The unwritten rules of mountain biking you need to know

Avoid some unwitting errors with our quick guide

I pitched the Giant Trance against the Canyon Spectral – and the winner shows why simplicity is still beautiful

Do geometry and frame adjustments add to a bike's performance or dilute the experience?

Rider of the Year is back for 2025 – submit your nominations now

We want to hear your suggestions for our Rider of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards

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

Your tech questions answered | BikeRadar will answer any tech question you have – just write to us

Send your questions – no matter how trivial or complex – to podcast@bikeradar.com

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

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