Mountain Biking
5 reasons you don’t need to buy a new bike in 2026
Why saving your cash may be the best decision you can make this year
Gear of the Year | Grip, control and comfort: these are the best tyres I’ve ever ridden
Schwalbe's Radial tyres make a genuine difference on the trail, if grip is what you're looking for
Best hardtail mountain bikes in 2026: top-rated hardtail MTBs and our buyer's guide
Our pick of the best hardtail mountain bikes over £2,000, under £2,000, under £1,500 and under £1,000
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Gear of the Year | This rear hub is the trail-smoothing wonder I never knew I needed
e*thirteen’s approach to taming drivetrain feedback makes a big difference to suspension performance
These were the hottest trends in World Cup downhill tech in 2025
Rapid innovation and high-tech development in downhill racing are expected to continue into the 2026 World Cup season
10 cycling New Year's resolutions (and how to stick to them)
Aim high for your best year of cycling ever
Cycling in the snow: our top tips on how to stay safe and have fun in icy conditions
Cold weather calls for extra care – or specialist equipment
Updated | Rose Bikes re-enters UK market for the first time since Brexit
Rose Bikes advert and new UK consumer site says theGerman direct-to-consumer brand "are back in UK" for the first time since 2020
Gear of the Year | Suspension forks don't get any better than this
The Fox Podium fork’s upside-down format and stringent design process culminate in ultimate performance
I tested two £1,000 hardtails head to head – and the winning bike is far more capable than you might think
How does the Whyte Secta S compare to Giant's Talon 0?
Gear of the Year | SRAM’s Maven Ultimate brakes are the best I’ve used in 30 years of mountain biking
The US brand’s top gravity anchors are my pick, boasting incredible power and a great feel
Gear of the Year | This ultra-light bikepacking tent has travelled the world with me
The Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Bikepacking tent has been well-travelled this year
Mountain bike tyre pressure demystified | How to get the perfect pressure for any trail
Follow our step-by-step guide to get the perfect tyre pressure on your mountain bike for any trail or conditions
Alex Evans | Goodbye BikeRadar – 5 lessons I’ve learned from 10 years of MTB testing
Farewell advice from our senior MTB technical editor Alex Evans
Gear of the Year | Comfort, safety and freedom of movement – everything I want from knee pads
Leatt's ReaFlex Hybrid knee pads are the best Julia has tried – but where's the women's version?
Why Misspent Summers' MTB World Cup yearbooks are the best way to enjoy XC, DH and enduro racing
The best way to follow mountain bike racing
DJI's Avinox eMTB motor is better in every respect, but I’d still buy a Bosch-powered bike for one reason
I pitted the DJI Avinox M1 against Bosch's Performance Line CX-R, and found there’s more to a motor than outright power and torque
Dangerholm cut up an XC frame to build this extreme gravel bike and the end result is incredible
Custom Scott Spark RC HMX Gravel Project has wild aero wheels, custom carbon parts, SRAM XPLR 13-speed groupset and 110mm-travel SID SL fork
Review | The Lauf Elja XC Ultimate Flight Attendant is the best-value high-end XC race bike on the market
Impressive spec is backed up with high-speed performance on the race track
Waterproof cycling socks: everything you need to know and our top recommendations
The best waterproof socks will keep your feet dry even in torrential rain. We explain how and pick out three of our favourites
Review | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission is equally at home on my enduro bike and my race bike
Unsurpassed shifting performance, but at a high price
Updated | The best electric bike pumps 2025 reviewed and rated
We’ve expanded our test of the latest electric pumps to find the best options for all riders
Gear of the Year | I’ve told all my friends to buy these ultra-grippy flat pedals
The Race Face Turbine flat pedals give you clipless-like security
Review | Madison's DTE 4 Season Bib Trousers are so good I want (no, need) another pair
The ultimate winter trousers, but don't be fooled into thinking they're a summer option, too.