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Shimano's high-powered stoppers have been around for some time now, offering two flavours of four-pot power. The Saints sit up top as the benchmark…
View reviewWhile these might look like a pair of school shoes, once you are on the bike their functionality becomes clear. These are the ultimate…
View reviewWeight: 1130 Grams (complete with bottom bracket) The Deore range from Shimano has always provided excellent quality at a great price. Whilst the cranks…
View reviewWeight: 160 Grams A specific front derailleur for double and bash set-ups, the perfect match for your SLX Double and Bash in fact. Of…
View reviewWeight: 1010 Grams (complete with bottom bracket) The M665 Double Chainset is one of the most popular double and bash set-ups on the market.…
View reviewIn Sizzle, first-class photographer and MTB adventurer Dan Milner returns to Mallorca, the scene of his mountain biking past. Retracing his tire tracks to discover...
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren embody the beauty of the ride as they float effortlessly down Boulder Mountain track in Revelstoke, British Columbia, painting...
Throwing it back to Kurt Sorge’s ultimate backyard paradise in BC. Massive jumps, endless mountains, and the simple joys of life—this is what it’s all...
Paying homage to a mountain biking legend like Cam McCaul is not easy. As a partner with Trek and Shimano for the last 20 years...
A day out riding at the Red Bull Rampage venues! My daily riding buddy Jacob ended up hurting his back but still wanted to hang...
Your questions answered! A lot has changed since the last Q&A about a year ago, and I hope this video can help clarify any questions...
In Episode 5 of Shimano Evolution Stories, Andy McKenna shares the trail with Adam Raja as he opens up about the struggle to leave his...
Embark on a 10-day adventure with Scotty Laughland as he explores Italy’s breathtaking mountain bike trails. Discover the stunning landscapes and savor the rich, local...
Brage Vestavik’s journey to the forefront of freeriding began at home, making features from construction materials scattered around his backyard. As the years passed, he...
Manoeuvre Vancouver is Hans Rey's latest ('24) Urban Adventure, follow him as he traverses the birthplace of modern mountain biking in 5 days on ebikes....
Brett Rheeder and Lucy Van Eesteren reach peak enjoyment levels in Revelstoke, dropping in at the top of Martha Creek for a rip through the...
THE MERIDA EX presented by Shimano is an enduro mountain bike race like few others. With three days of riding, a total of 24 stages...
Everyone knows Florida has Disney World, golf courses and white sandy beaches, but mountain biking? Not far from Tampa is the Alafia River State Park,...
Battling travel bugs, Australasia’s biggest MTB multi-stage endurance race and the need to drink lots of wine, Cat Sutherland ventured to WA, Australia to take...
With Bro culture at an all time high it's easy to filter out, or forget, the unstoppable rise of women in mountain biking. In a...
Christmas is a time for giving. A time when family and friends come together to celebrate peace on Earth and goodwill to all. And it’s...
Leo Smith aka Lando Steezy is not your average bike rider. Find out more about him in this interview.
Bikepacking the EWS? Why not! We talk to Matthew on his 2022 adventure!
Scott has been part of the biking scene for ages. From the beginnings of the EWS to being a GMBN presenter he’s done a lot. We caught up with the content creator for a chat on riding, filming and life.
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On test this issue: the Merida E160 with the EP8 motor, Canyons Stitch360 pump track destroyer and the YT Jeffsy Core 2 27,5’’. We check out Earshot’s magnetic headphones, Bluegrass’ lightweight pads, shoes from Mavic and Fizik, and the Smith Forefront 2 helmet/goggle combo.
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Even with a massive shortage of bikes, we managed to get some amazing bikes on test for you. Read our honest opinion on the CUBE Stereo Hybrid 160, Merida Big trail, Transition PBJ and a selection of parts by Kids Ride Shotgun, Melon Optics and OneUp components.
E-MTB’s, probably the most passionately debated topic in the world of mountain bikes. As they grow in popularity Pete Archer takes a ride through a post-industrial slate mining landscape and muses on the past and future of e-bikes.
Ghost's big hitter, Cannondales new Habit and some of electric numbers from Haibike, Greyp and Merida, plus Rou’s new ride from Cube! Drivetrains get given a grinding with Box and SRAM offering affordable wide range gearing plus kit from Lake, Leatt and Hope.
More images with no particular place to call home this issue!
A World Championship smashing enduro bike from Nukeproof, a rowdy hardtail from Commencal and a couple of funky gravel bikes make the line up of test machines this month. Slowing things down hard and fast is the name of the game as we put some four-pot brakes through the mill and see if they can offer the killer power they all claim.
Thomas Vanderham joins a trip into the mountains of Switzerland to explore the huge landscape and amazing trails. Using the ever so efficient Swiss transport system the team combine the best trails into a week of epic riding in beautiful mountains.
