Mountain Biking

Your tech questions answered | Can I convert my old mountain bike from rim to disc brakes – and is it worth it?
We help a reader who wants to breathe fresh life into his old steel MTB

First Look | The Redshift Mousetrap is the pedal hack I’ve been longing for
New handy pedal adaptor means you don't need to ruin your off-bike shoes

Switch from base to build phase, check your progress and hone your fuelling – a cycling nutritionist and coach explain how to nail your 2026 goals
Plus key early-season workouts for road, gravel and mountain bike riders
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5 downhill tech trends from Not A Race – from lead weights and huge rotors to smart sensors
What we learned ahead of the 2026 downhill season at the Not A Race timed testing event

Review | 7mesh Guardian Apex jacket has plenty of waterproof tech, but there's a reason I can't recommend it
Environmentally-friendly ePE Gore-Tex and a lofty price tag position the Guardian Apex as a premium jacket

Unreleased Öhlins shock spotted on prototype Specialized Demo DH bike with hidden drivetrain and Brembo brakes
Jordan Williams' pre-production Demo is the fastest bike at Not A Race

This titanium handlebar is close to carbon weight but with aluminium assurance
Berm Cycle's Roam Riser handlebar and RAD2 stem are unconventional to say the least

32in wheels take their first elite XC race win at Cape Epic
Felix Stehli and Marc Pritzen take Stage 3 of the Cape Epic, putting a 32in wheel on the top spot for the first time

Lauf's first eMTB keeps it simple and truly lightweight – it's all about the ride, not the power
Tom Marvin travels to Iceland for a first ride on Lauf's new TQ HPR60-powered SL eMTB

HBO Max arrives in the UK next week, and there are new ‘saver plans’ to watch TNT Sports
You can now watch cycling races for £5 less per month

Spring is finally here, but is your mountain bike ready? These are the 10 steps you need to follow
Essential tune-up advice for mountain bikers

This Garmin bike computer offers flawless mapping and a brilliant touchscreen – now it's 20% cheaper
Improve your spring training with this discounted Garmin Edge 840 Solar

Your tech questions answered | How do I fit Shimano SPD cleats properly?
This is how to fit your cleats, step by step

This is why your knees hurt when cycling – and here's how to fix them
How to identify and treat specific overuse knee conditions for cyclists

The world's first 32in BMX is here – and it looks incredibly fun
Why this wagon-wheeled shredder could be the ultimate wheelie whip

Adidas Anemos Light glasses promise clear vision, good looks and an attractive price
Could the Anemos Light glasses be a budget-friendly alternative to Oakleys?

These new valves could solve your tubeless problems – and help oil your ebike chain
Peaty’s new Holeshot Fast Flow valves will do more than keep air in your tyres

Your tech questions answered | How much should a home mechanic spend on hex keys?
Are premium-priced hex keys worthwhile, or will a budget set suffice?

Google search is changing and it’s impacting sites such as ours – here’s how to see more from BikeRadar
How to set up BikeRadar as a Preferred Source on Google explained

Shimano 13-speed leaked in app update – are big changes coming to road and gravel groupsets?
Shimano adds 13th cog in E-Tube app leak. Here's what it could mean for Shimano's road, mountain and gravel bike groupsets

How to adjust and index bike gears: diagnosing and fixing common shifting problems
Indexing gears, setting derailleur limits and replacing a rear derailleur explained with video walkthroughs

Gorewear closes down for good in a week – here are the best final deals, with up to 75% off
From jackets to trail pants, Gore has massive savings on a wide range of men's and women's cycling kit

Center Lock vs 6-bolt – which BikeRadar editor wins the standards debate that won't die?
Tempers flare at the BikeRadar office as Jack Luke and Tom Marvin go head-to-head over which disc-rotor standard reigns supreme

Warren Rossiter | Carbon fibre is cycling’s wonder material, but titanium is having a renaissance – here's why
Warren ponders why this once-forgotten frame material is enjoying a resurgence in popularity
