Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Are we on the cusp of a 32in wheel revolution? This is what pro XC racers are riding in 2025

The cross-country tech trends emerging from Lenzerheide
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Best mountain bike shorts: 11 top-rated baggy MTB shorts for men

Our pick of the best mountain bike shorts in 2025
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Bernard Kerr taught me how to jump a MTB – and it was terrifying

We send Tom Marvin to work on his jumping skills with World Cup star Bernard Kerr
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Lee Cougan's new XC bike offers a rare mix of low weight and practicality – and I think the stealthy finish looks amazing

I'm 100% here for this almost old-school XC race hardtail
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Danny Hart's prototype Norco downhill bike looks closer to production with newly refined rear end

Hands-on with the new Norco in Lenzerheide
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SRAM Eagle AXS shifting just got faster – for free

Here’s how to unlock faster shifting on your SRAM Eagle AXS groupset
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Asa Vermette's Lenzerheide-winning Frameworks DH shows it's backflips not budgets that win bike races

Up close and personal with Vermette's World Cup bike
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New helmet technology uses ball bearings to reduce risk of concussion by 4x

RLS uses panels on the exterior of a helmet that are attached to a layer of ball bearings and “roll and release” on impact
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Jackson Goldstone’s world champion striped Santa Cruz V10 sports prototype Fox 40 fork and Shimano stoppers

A close-up look at the world champion's bike in Lenzerheide
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Prototype SRAM DH AXS and RockShox Boxxer spotted on Troy Brosnan’s Canyon Sender

Late-stage SRAM DH AXS prototype appears on Brosnan's Sender in Lenzerheide
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New SRAM XC drivetrain spotted on Nino Schurter's retiring race bike

A prototype drivetrain has been spotted on Nino Schurter's final race bike
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Andrew 'Doddy' Dodd: I landed a career in mountain biking by breaking wheels, forks… and my nose

Former MBUK staffer and GMBN presenter Andrew ‘Doddy’ Dodd recalls how it all started
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Would suspension boots keep forks fresher for longer?

They can still occasionally be found on low-end forks
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Chris Porter: downhill racing's skinsuit ban is a sham

When the Mojo Suspension team shocked the downhill establishment by racing a DH World Cup in skintight Lycra
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This tiny brand could challenge SRAM's UDH dominance with new direct-mount derailleur

Ratio Technology’s new Mech derailleur could be the first non-SRAM design to take advantage of UDH's direct-mount capabilites
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Loud freehubs are a crime against good manners – and there’s a better way

Freehubs should be seen, not heard
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The Lewis LHT Ultimate brakes have tons of power, but I'll be sticking with mainstream brands for two reasons

Can Lewis offer a viable alternative to the Trickstuff Direttissima for half the price?
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Rotor releases its first groupset in 10 years – and says it will be a "reliable alternative" to SRAM and Shimano

The new Rotor Uno drivetrain with electronic shifting is derived from Wheeltop's EDS groupset – and Rotor thinks it's capable of challenging in an ever-crowded market
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I’m swapping MTB trousers for dungarees this winter – here’s why you should too

Madison’s new DTE 4-Season dungarees could be the ultimate winter addition to your MTB wardrobe
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Orbea reveals the 'future of eMTBs' with the world's first smart dropper post

New RS System Control offers game-changing tech, but it’s only available on the new Orbea Rise (for now)
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DT Swiss' latest upgrade takes on pedal-kickback – without forcing you to buy new hubs

DT Swiss's new DEG DF upgrade kit enables you to add anti-pedal kickback to your existing hubs.
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A new fork and wheelset for Rob's Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert

New e*thirteen wheels and a different fork have been keeping Rob busy when it comes to testing
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7 everyday items that can replace expensive cycling kit and save you money

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a novice commuter, these tips avoid the premium that comes with cycling-specific kit
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I raced Exposure's new Six Pack light at the Ex Enduro and it saved my weekend twice

Exposure's latest Six Pack now features a 6,000-lumen output to match its name and USB-C charging
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