Tech Features

Do you know your 'schralp' from your 'shred'? The bizarre world of MTB jargon demystified
Mountain biking jargon can feel impenetrable to the outsider – here, we demystify the essential words and phrases every rider should know

Garmin Edge 850 vs Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3: my head-to-head test shows you don't need the most expensive bike tech
Neither mid-level bike computer is flawless, but both deliver a premium experience

Sorry Shimano, you're just not cool anymore – 4 gravel tech trends from The Traka 2026
The movers and shakers from Europe's premier gravel event

6 small British brands you’ve never heard of making amazing bike tech
These bijoux British companies are keeping UK bike manufacturing alive

I tested two British gravel bikes costing £3,000 and £6,000 – the winner proves practical bikes are where you should spend your money
Pearson's On&On Race goes up against Ribble's Ultra-Grit
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6 most important MTB tech developments of 2026 – and a hint of what's to come
We round up the mountain bike tech highlights of the year to date

5 Chinese mountain bike brands you need to know about
Chinese brands are making waves in the MTB market – here are 5 that should be on your radar

2014 vs 2026: how the Canyon Endurace has evolved from an endurance bike to a pro-level aero bike
Back in 2014, when Canyon introduced the Endurace, 25mm tyres were considered progressive

Neko Mulally won Sea Otter Classic DH using a 32in mullet bike – is any part of MTB safe from the controversial wheel size?
Could a race-proven mega-mullet setup combine the best parts of 29er and 32in wheel sizes to create the ultimate trail-slaying mountain bike?

The 11 greatest road bikes of the 1990s, ranked (we agonised over the top two)
From steel to carbon, via a titanium and aluminium detour, the 1990s reshaped road bike design forever. Warren Rossiter ranks the 11 bikes that defined the era
Versus

I tested Nukeproof and Trek's aluminium trail bikes – and the winner is more engaging, capable and confidence-inspiring
How does the Nukeproof Reactor Alloy 290 compare to Trek's Fuel Ex 8 Gen 7?

I tested £6.57 AliExpress brake pads versus Trickstuff's £31 Power pads and a mid-priced rival – this is how much you need to spend
Budget, mid-range or high-end brake pads – which should you splash your hard-earned cash on?

I tested DJI Avinox's new 1,500W ebike motor against the jaw-dropping original – there was a clear winner
Can the new Avinox M2S eMTB motor improve on the awesome performance of the M1?
