Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Close-up of Avinox M2S e-bike motor mounted in frame

'Innovation shouldn’t be constrained by arbitrary power limits' – Avinox argues high-power motors are not a threat to eMTB industry

Avinox argues for no motor power cap saying "power is often misunderstood"
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Pack shot of the Niner RLT 9 RDO gravel bike

All employees laid off as Niner Bikes "winding down operations", reports suggest

Niner Bikes to close following years of difficult trading conditions for original advocates of 29in wheels, according to reports
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2009 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Tallboy – the 29er trail bike that changed people's minds about bigger wheels

Since it first appeared in 2009, the Santa Cruz Tallboy has been through many iterations. As the newest version arrives, we plot the evolution of the “downhiller’s XC bike”
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Santa Cruz Tallboy in the forest

New Santa Cruz Tallboy ditches iconic VPP suspension for linkage that saves weight and "eats bumps"

The new Tallboy has a lighter, four-bar for improved suspension kinematics
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Park Tool BMT-1 Tire Bead Breaker 

What’s the difference between a folding and wire bead tyre?

We explain the differences between folding and wire bead tyres
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Bicycle lock being attacked by an angle grinder

We took 12 of the latest bike locks to the lab and tested them to destruction – here are the results

Plus, how to lock up your bike safely and securely
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L-Twoo eRX rear derailleur.

5 Chinese groupset brands you need to know about – and could be a money-saving choice

Chinese component brands are selling increasingly sophisticated parts at prices which undercut the big three
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Cedric's Scary Moment

My worst crash nearly killed me – now a gory video of it is teaching people how to save lives

Cédric Gracia shares the inside story of his famous La Réunion crash
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Fox Union BOA clipless mountain bike shoes

Best mountain bike shoes 2026: 17 flat and clipless MTB shoes tried and tested

Our top-rated flat and clipless shoes for mountain bikers
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Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-speed mountain bike drivetrain

These are the best Shimano chain deals today – cheapest 11- and 12-speed chains prices ranked

£10.99 for an 11- or 12-speed chain is as low as you can go – but there's a catch
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Bicycle lock being attacked by an angle grinder

"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
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First Look Friday 15 May 2026

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
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Close-up of Avinox M2S e-bike motor mounted in frame

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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Group shot of mountain bike dropper posts

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
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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
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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
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Garmin Edge 850

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
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Superstrata Classic - thermoplastic road bike

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
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A bike theft in progress

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
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RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork for gravel bikes

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
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Rider in red jacket skimming rear wheel over take off of jump while front wheel is in the air and turned sideways.

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
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Hard Tail Man's Dartmoor Hornet Pro fitted with RockShox’s

“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
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Scott prototype Spark RC cross-country bike.

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?
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Lapierre prototype XC bike at South Korea World Cup

Lapierre’s prototype XRM breaks XC convention by moving the rear shock down low

French brand goes against the grain with new suspension layout
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