Orange Switch 6er. Stif Squatcher. Schwalbe Magic Mary Purple Addix front. Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra rear. Coil fan. Ebikes are not evil. I have been a writer for nigh on 20 years, a photographer for 25 years and a mountain biker for 30 years. I have written countless magazine and website features and route guides for the UK mountain bike press, most notably for the esteemed and highly regarded Singletrackworld. Although I am a Lancastrian, I freely admit that West Yorkshire is my favourite place to ride. Rarely a week goes by without me riding and exploring the South Pennines.
Boardman MTR 8.9

Boardman MTR 8.9 review

The Boardman MTR 8.9 has an awful lot going for it.The cover of this book may look 2013, but it reads just in 2023.

Jamis Faultline A2

Jamis Faultline A2 review

With a steeper seat angle, this Jamis Faultline A2 would be amazing. That one change would make all the difference.

15 Ways To Spend Less On Mountain Biking

Mountain biking is not cheap. You’ll never ‘save’ money as a mountain biker. But you can stop a lot of avoidable spending if you’re canny. There\'s more to this story…

Quick look at new Troy Lee Designs Flowline helmets

The Troy Lee Designs Flowline and Flowline SE replace the A1 and A2 respectively with more features and benefits and lower price points.

Fresh Goods Friday 638: Blasting From The Pasting Edition

This is the bintro... very much like an intro but please be careful to sort the cardboard and paper from the glass and plastics.

NBD: Mondraker Raze Alloy, Bold Unplugged, Starling Murmur Stainless…

... Frog Bikes Hybrid 61, Van Nicholas Ventus Jr Titanium balance bike, REEB Cycles Lustful DreamBuild and Dometic Go Camping equipment.

Schwalbe Magic Mary

Schwalbe Magic Mary review

The Schwalbe Magic Mary is a trail tyre par excellence. Fear not, this is not a new \'reworked\' version of The Mary. Not new. Still amazing.

Mudhugger MK2 Rear

Mudhugger MK2 Rear Mudguard review

Mudguardmeisters Mudhugger recently came out with Mudhugger MK2 Rear mudguard. Reusable velcro straps, rubber inserts, BB extender.

Dirty Jerseys

Dirty Jerseys photobook – the Art and Speed of Mountain Bike Clothing

From Geoff Waugh, Dirty Jerseys is a series of stories recalling epic feats of riding from racers across the MTB spectrum.

Fresh Goods Friday 637: The Warranty Edition

This in the \'kin-tro... A bit like the flippin-tro but just that little bit coarser. Because we all just want to go out and ride our ATBs today, let\'s dive…

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Strava finally confirms its price increase

Recently Strava raised its subscription fees in a rather odd and confusing way (see the forum thread at the end of this story for details).

NBD: Airdrop Slacker, Ducati E-MTBs, Leatt Onesie…

... 5DEV titani-yummy chainrings, packs and panniers from Deuter, bottle cleaners from Elite, folding locks from Hiplok and Matt Jones\' Gussets.

Quick look at the new Liv Intrigue LT

The Liv Intrigue LT series is the brand\'s first mullet. With 160mm up front and 150mm in the rear, it\'s the most travel Liv currently too.

Cheaper Things Tuesday: Jackets, Jackets, Jackets…

This week\'s edition of CTT is a topically-tastic special edition that focuses purely on waterproof jackets. Decent jackets at decent discounts.

Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Glasses

I try to wear glasses all the time. As a short-sighted blindo I am used to such face furniture. The best mountain bike glasses are few and far between in…

Fresh Goods Friday 636: The OnlyFan Heaters Edition

After an unexpectedly hectic - and just plain odd - week of rolling news, it\'s nice to finally kick back and unwind with a nice slice of FGF.

NBD: Vitus goes Strait, new Capras, Merida EX entries…

... Saracen Ariel Es and Lewis Buchanan x OnlyFans. Yes, you read that correctly. Buchanan\'s announcement arguably requires a story all of its own.

Giro Source MIPS helmet

Giro Source MIPS Helmet review

The Giro Source MIPS helmets should definitely be at the top of your try-on list. It’s one of few helmets that I’m not in a rush to remove.

Cheaper Things Tuesday: Flats, Pants, Bumbags and stuff

Yes, we have renamed our weekly deals roundup feature. It is now called Cheaper Things Tuesday. Rejoice!

Buyers Guide to the Best Mountain Bike Gloves

I hate gloves. Which makes me the ideal tester for them. For a glove to stand a chance of being worn by me for more than one ride it needs…

Fresh Goods Friday 635: Veg & Two Fruits Edition

This is the yintro... it\'s a bit like the yangtro but totally the polar opposite. What does FGF have in store for us all this week?

NBD: Damped Headsets, Timberjacks, Vegan Shoes…

... 7Mesh Stash System, Unparalleled shoes, the Stone King Touring Club and a nice wrap-up vid from Nukeproof.

Cane Creek Helm MKII

Cane Creek Helm MKII review

The Cane Creek Helm MKII has a new damper and a revised air spring (there is a coil Helm too). The D-lock bolt-thru axle design is also new.

Fox 34 Float Factory

Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 review

This latest Fox 34 Float Factory GRIP2 is all too easily overlooked, or taken for granted. There’s no big headline innovation or New Thing.

Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL

Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL review

Cut to the chase, this Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL has a price that is affordable for more people than all the other 140mm forks we\'ve tested.

Ohlins RXF 34

Ohlins RXF 34 M.2 review

Swedish goldsmith Öhlins is getting into the downcountry business with the new Ohlins RXF 34 m.2 suspension fork with 120 or 130mm travel.

RockShox Pike Ultimate

RockShox Pike Ultimate review

The RockShox Pike Ultimate has had as big a revamp. Charger 3 damper, DebonAir+ spring, purging air bleed valves and ‘Buttercups’.

MRP Ribbon Coil

MRP Ribbon Coil review

You can count the amount of 140mm coil forks on one hand: there’s the MRP Ribbon Cork and there’s the 140mm Cane Creek Coil Helm MKII.

Cheap Things Tuesday: Whatever Gets You Through The Shi…

Welcome to the thirteenth edition of Cheap Things Tuesday. A veritable baker\'s dozen of discount bike bits. You lucky, lucky people.

Thomson Elite 35mm Aluminium handlebar review

The Thomson Elite 35mm Aluminium Handlebars are butted and tapered in multiple steps for greatly improved fatigue life and great feel.