Equipped with Koroyd and MIPS technology, the Rover from Smith Optics is designed as a cheaper alternative to the Forefront.
January 2017
Bike Mechanic Training Scheme For Prisoners Extended To Women
Successful Halfords scheme now training female bike mechanics
Vacancy For Fort William Bike Track Manager
How do you get the world's best downhillers to ride your trails? You get a job building them at Fort William, that's how
Brendog & Claudio Are Back On Scott For 2017
Scott Sports is back to World Cup racing in 2017, with team riders on board Gambler downhill bikes equipped with Fox suspension and Shimano running gear.
Review: Shimano Deore XT M8000 1×11 Groupset
Back in Issue #102, Chipps delivered us his experience with the long-awaited Shimano Deore XT drivetrain.
WTF: The LenzSport Fatillac Full Suspension Fat Bike
How's the idea of riding a full suspension fat bike with a 180mm travel Dorado fork and 4in wide tyres? LenzSport makes it, and it's called the Fatillac.
2 Days To Go To The 2017 Strathpuffer
The 2017 Strathpuffer race is on in Scotland, and the weather is, quite surprisingly, not looking horrible.
Review: Giro Jacket Flat Pedal Shoes
Crayons adorns some new flat pedal riding shoes from Giro. Do the Jackets have what it takes to stick it to Five Ten, Shimano & Specialized? Find out here
Review: Canyon Exceed CF SLX 9.9
At less than 900 grams, the Canyon Exceed has one of the lightest carbon hardtail frames in the world.
TweedLove Launches Race Team
TweedLove has just announced a new race team that'll primarily offer young riders a leg-up into the UK enduro race scene.
Poll: Plastic Fantastic Or Woven Woe?
Could you, would you, should you own a carbon fibre MTB? And if you've owned one in the past, what was your experience?
2017 Enduro World Series Entries Opening Soon
It's nearly time for the 2017 Enduro World Series to kick off, and here's everything you need to know about signing up.
9 Bikes Stolen From Pace Cycles
Keep your eyes peeled for nine brand new Pace mountain bikes, which have just been reported as stolen.
Indiegogo: On-The-Fly Adjustable Tyre Pressure
It's been in development for a while, but it looks like Dynamic Traction Control will soon be available to mountain bikers thanks to Indiegogo.
Video: UK Trail Heaven With Sixth Element
A video from Sixth Element that's got us all itching to get out to play
Review: Lezyne Digital Pressure Over Drive Floor Pump
Lezyne gives us its take on a floor pump designed to help you with tubeless tyre installation.
Anne-Caroline Chausson Returns To Commencal
Anne-Caroline Chausson is back! Riding for Commencal in 2017, Anne-Caro is back on a mountain bike to fulfil an ambassador role with the Andorran brand.
Review: Gore One GTX Pro Jacket
£350 is a lot of money, so Tom investigates to find out whether you should spend it on the Gore One GTX waterproof cycling jacket.
Monday Morning Debrief 70
In this week's Monday Morning Debrief, OLLY RESCUES A FREAKIN' PUPPY. That is literally all you need to know - adorable dog photos within!
Top 25 Mountain Bikes For Billionaires
25 of the most expensive production mountain bikes in the world. And you won't believe what #1 is! Get your wallet ready.
Microadventuring the Arctic Plateau – the easy way!
Sanny and Rob go up a snow covered mountain and find that adventure is to be had wherever you look for it without the need for social media updates and…
Prostaholics Anonymous – 8 Guys Riding To Make A Difference
Or how Sanny got to ride his bike for three days around the Cairngorms with his friends to raise awareness and money for Prostate Cancer UK.
Neko Mulally Joins Aaron Gwin On YT Mob
Love could never tear them apart - Aaron Gwin & Neko Mulally back together at last thanks to YT Industries.
Fresh Goods Friday 327
Snowmageddon! Friday 13th! But don't fear, normal service is continuing here - it's Fresh Goods Friday!
Women & UK Athletes Dominate 2017 Trek Factory Racing Team
Rachel Atherton, Emily Batty, Casey Brown & Katy Winton all on Trek Factory Racing for 2017. Plus Anton Cooper, Gee Atherton & more.
Madison Saracen Rounds Out 2017 Downhill Team
UK downhill race team, Madison Saracen, has bolstered its team roster after the departure of Manon Carpenter. Enter a young and very fast bloke called Alex.
Review: Grand Hardtails For Under A Grand
Can you get a decent mountain bike for under a grand? Wil takes out three hardtails to find out.
Blackburn Extends Ranger Programme To The UK
Blackburn is looking for British adventurers to sponsor. Could you be one of them?
Canyon Bursts Onto The World Cup DH Scene
German mega-brand, Canyon, sets its sights high with the debut of its first World Cup Downhill squad. Brosnan, Cunningham, Barel and more.
New Team Announced For 2017: Scott-SRAM
Forming a new race team for 2017, the Scott-SRAM juggernaut includes Olympic Gold medallists, Jenny Rissveds & Nino Schurter.
UK Cycling Publications Bought Out By Media Giants
Immediate Media (MBUK, BikeRadar, What Mountain Bike) and Factory Media (Dirt, Road Cycling UK), have been bought out by two publishing giants.
Haglöfs L.I.M Down +1 Sleeping Bag
Is this the ultimate sleeping bag for the ultralight bikepacker or is it a case of less not being more? Sanny checks out the Haglöfs L.I.M.
£425m Planned For Welsh Extreme Sports Destination
Plans unveiled for a £425 million and 336 hectare multi-purpose extreme sports destination at The Circuit of Wales.
Ibis Cycles Announces 2017 Enduro World Series Team
As the 2nd team overall in the 2016 Enduro World Series, Ibis Cycles has its sights set on going one higher for 2017. Rider news within.
Review: Whyte 529
So, what does 900 quid get you these days? The Whyte 529 is an alloy hardtail with a 66.5° head angle and a penchant for speed.
Throwback Thursday – In To The Jungle.
What drives Nidderdale’s nichest (and nicest) mountain bike distribution company? Barney heads north armed with doughnuts and Dictaphone to find out.
Lawlor And Lucas Greatest Hits
A 'best-of' feel-good video from two brilliant videographers, Victor Lucas and John Lawlor
Behind The Scenes With Chris Akrigg
The master of natural trail trials takes us behind the scenes of 'As it lies' to show it wasn't all smooth moves and perfect landings
Review: Genesis Core 30
The Core 30 is a super-fun hardtail that advanced riders will love as much as the beginners. Wil gives us the lowdown from Issue #109.
Santa Cruz Syndicate Announces 2017 Team
The Syndicate wins 2017 with this brilliant video. NOW WITH BLOOPERS!
Specialized Partners With Ohlins, Fox Head & Ceramicspeed
Loic Bruni, Finn Iles & Miranda Miller will race aboard carbon Specialized Demo bikes for 2017 fitted with Ohlins suspension & Formula brakes.
Wearable Tech From Lezyne
Now ten years old, Lezyne is proving it makes way more than just pumps and tools - like these new GPS watches
Spotted: Ancillotti’s New Formula-Equipped Enduro Bike
Formula and Ancillotti have just announced a new enduro team. But it looks like the Italians have a new enduro bike in the works too.
Fontana Signs To Team Bianchi Countervail
After saying goodbye to Cannondale, Marco Fontana will now be racing aboard a very fast, and very expensive carbon Methanol from Bianchi.
Watch These Guys Try And Remove A Fat Bike From An Electric Fence
We bring you shocking news. Hold onto your pelvic floors