Get into mountain biking with BikeRadar

Get into mountain biking with BikeRadar

How to set up your mountain bike suspension for the best performance – sag, damping and other suspension tuning concepts explained

Our essential guide to MTB suspension setup, with simple walkthrough steps, will help your bike work at its best
more

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
more

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
more

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
more

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
more

The anatomy of an electric mountain bike explained

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

The unwritten rules of mountain biking you need to know

Avoid some unwitting errors with our quick guide
more

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
more

6 tips to start mountain biking on a budget

The gear you wear doesn’t have to cost as much as your bike
more

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
more

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
more

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
more