Mountain Biking

"Worry less and ride more": New bike theft tracker shows you where is safe to leave your bike in real time
Litelok's new Theft Intelligence feature enables cyclists, along with motorcyclists and scooter riders, to explore where thefts are occurring in real-time through continuously updated data

First Look Friday | The new Ochain R can make your ride smoother and save you money on servicing – I’m a big fan
The Ochain mutes pedal feedback when riding the roughest trails out there

Should ebike motor power be capped? See the results of our readers' poll and Avinox's response
The results from our recent poll on ebike peak power are in
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14 of the best dropper posts in 2026, and our buyer's guide
The best height-adjustable seatposts reviewed and rated by BikeRadar's expert testers

Feeling adventurous? New Fizik Ergolace 2 shoes are stiffer, grippier and waterproof for when there’s “curiosity in the plan”
Lower weight, a roomier fit and Gore-Tex Invisible Fit waterproof option for Fizik's long-ride focused shoes

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 bike computers: a buyer’s guide to all the models
We explain the full range, from the Garmin Edge 1050 all the way down to the Edge 130 Plus

China's 'largest' groupset manufacturer is challenging mainstream brands – here's everything you need to know
All L-Twoo's electronic and mechanical groupset options for road, gravel and MTB riders and how to buy

Do cyclists need insurance to ride on the road? The facts and myths busted
Our comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know about insuring your bike and yourself

Your tech questions answered | My fork is losing pressure – how often does it need to be topped up?
Frequent checks shouldn't be necessary, but bottoming out can be a sign the pressure has dropped

Robin Weaver | The Avinox M2S motor has too much power – I just don’t need it
It’s the best motor on the market but not because of the power

Nick Clark | “And they say this sport is elite”: hardtails are amazing, but they've got no place at a World Cup DH
We look at the response from riders to Hardtail Man's qualification attempt

Scott’s prototype ‘Racing Concept’ XC bike uses a new suspension layout but keeps shock inside the frame
Could this be Scott’s new Spark cross-country machine?

Lapierre’s prototype XRM breaks XC convention by moving the rear shock down low
French brand goes against the grain with new suspension layout

Charlie Aldridge's South Korea World Cup bike swaps electronic and mechanical tech as he targets victory
Aldridge's Cannondale Scalpel features Fox Live Valve suspension, a Lefty single-sided fork, four-piston XTR brakes and a mechanical dropper post

Bosch motor users can now get 120Nm torque to compete with Avinox thanks to free update
Performance Update 2.0 sees CX and CX-R motors get massive 41% torque increase

Crankbrothers' huge new pedals are designed to improve stability and reduce fatigue
The Stamp EVO pedals use two-material construction and concave platform shape

Brit Evie Richards claims second in South Korea short track XC aboard prototype Trek that “may never hit store shelves”
We take a look at the British rider's prototype race bike as World Cup season gets under way

You can now submit your nominations for the British Cycling Hall of Fame “to recognise remarkable achievement" across the sport
The Hall of Fame was launched in 2009 and has 82 members. Who will you nominate for the 2026 awards?

Looking to boost your spring training? This Garmin Edge 1040 bundle has 33% off at Sigma Sports
Garmin's previous flagship bike computer is available with some serious savings

In brief | Everything you need to know about Canyon’s new Lux World Cup
Canyon updates its XC race bike with more travel and lighter weight

Specialized claims new Epic 9 is the lightest full-suspension XC bike you can buy
Refined suspension, reduced friction and a claimed class-leading frame weight headline the latest evolution of Specialized’s XC race bike

Goodbye to brake levers? This inventor's electronic braking system 'challenges 100 years of bike design'
Maas van Beek's electronic braking concept could change how we slow down our bikes

Simon says | If you think gravel bikes with fat tyres are just MTBs, you're wrong – here's why
Stop telling me to buy an MTB, I already have one
