Wil travelled to Valberg to ride the 150mm travel Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay. Is this the best e-MTB on the market? Find out here
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Rocky Mountain Goes Electric With Altitude Powerplay
Big news from Rocky Mountain today, with the announcement of its first e-MTB; the 150mm travel Altitude Powerplay
First Look: Cane Creek Helm Forks
We get our hands on the brand new Helm fork from Cane Creek to get a closer look at all of its adjustment, and that clever D-Loc axle
Review: Lauf Trail Racer Boost Forks
Long distance racer Lee Craigie takes the light, but unconventional Lauf fork for a few extra-long rides. How did she get on?
Review: Giant Trance 1
Just how much better is the 2017 Trance? Wil tests and reviews Giant's most popular full suspension mountain bike to find out
First Look: Vitus Escarpe 29 VRX
For less than £3k, Vitus has put together an incredible package with the Escarpe 29 VRX. Take a closer look at our newest test bike
Review: Bontrager Rhythm SPD Shoes
The unique-looking Rhythm SPD shoes are tough, grippy and well-armoured. Wil gives us his review of Bontrager's latest SPD trail kicks
Review: SRAM Level Ultimate Disc Brakes
With carbon lever blades and a machined twin-piston calliper, the premium Level Ultimate is the lightest disc brake from SRAM
First Look: 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail World Cup
With an 800g FACT 12m carbon frame, the 2018 Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail is one of the lightest mountain bikes we've tested
Review: Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed 11-46t Cassette
Shimano quietly introduced a huge 11-46t cassette last year. Wil's been testing several since to find out just how smoothly this thing shifts
Review: Scott Soldier 2 Knee Pads
With high-tech D3O padding, the Soldier 2 knee pads from Scott offer a flexible pedal-friendly design
Stolen: One-Off Sonder Full Suspension Prototype
In an unfortunate turn of events, a unique, one-off Sonder full suspension prototype has been stolen. Details about the new Sonder model within
Review: iXS Hack EVO Knee Pads
The iXS Hack EVOs are a tough set of knee pads. But how did they fare in the Pads For Pedalling group test? Read on for the full review
Bike Check: Neil Halcrow’s Whyte 909 Hardtail
We take a closer look at some of the details that have gone into this stealthy black Whyte 909 hardtail
First Look: Specialized Enduro Elite Carbon 29/6Fattie
We take a closer look at the new carbon fibre Enduro, which is the burliest 29er from Specialized yet. Even fits 27.5+ tyres too
A Grand Day Out With Starling Cycles
Starling Cycles is a small outfit from Bristol that specialises in beautiful handbuilt steel full suspension trail bikes
Review: ION K_Lite R Knee Pads
The K_Lite R is the lightest knee pad option from ION, making it a perfect entrant into the Pads For Pedalling group test
Video: Bird Gravity Enduro Welsh Open At Dyfi Forest
Dyfi Forest. Five stages. 45km of racing. One day of action on the 21st May. Want in on the fun? Get your peepers onto this then
Get a Banger In Yer Tyre! New Anti-Flat Protection
Is the Banger system the ultimate tubeless tyre solution? Launched on Kickstarter, this solid-tube-in-tyre has some pretty bold claims
Monday Morning Debrief 86
Dry and dusty trails abound! We get the riding lowdown from Scotland, the Lake District, the Peak District, Madeira, the even the Faroe Islands
Review: Whyte T-130 S
What has Wil made of the Whyte T-130 S longterm test bike so far? Read his glowing review here
Review: G-Form Pro-X Knee Pads
The funky looking Pro-X knee pads from G-Form featured in our Pads For Pedalling group test. Check out the full review here
Monday Morning Debrief 85
Ohhh yes! How good are long weekends eh? Check out what the Singletrack team got up to over the Bank Holiday weekend
First Look: Evil Following
Nobody puts baby in the corner! Who's baby? That's an Evil Following, and we'll be reviewing this sucker for an upcoming magazine bike test
Review: Fox Launch Enduro Knee Pads
As featured in our Pads For Pedalling group test, the Launch Enduro knee pads are the slimmest and most lightweight option from Fox Racing
Review: Endura SingleTrack Knee Pads
How did the Endura SingleTrack knee pads stack up in our Pads For Pedalling group test? Read the full review within
Found: Nordest Bardino Steel Hardtail
Designed for use with a 160mm travel fork and 29/27.5+ compatibility, the Bardino from Nordest Cycles looks to be a versatile steel hardtail
Video: Orange Five Factory VS Robot R160
We test two impressive British-made mountain bikes that couldn't be any more different from each other
Fox To Release Live Valve Smart Shock? Electronic Dropper?
Rocky Mountain has just released its new Altitude with a mystery shock that we reckon is Fox's new Live Valve smart shock
The 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude Goes To New Heights
All-new frame, suspension, and geometry; the 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude comes loaded with new technology
First Look: Orange Four
Should more riders be on the Four rather than the Five? We've got an Orange Four on for longterm testing to see just how capable this bike is
A Grand Day Out With Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Rocky Mountain Bikes visits Singletrack Towers, and we take the Pipeline and Thunderbolt out for a razz around our local trails
Review: Bluegrass Eagle Crossbill Knee Pads
As part of our Pads For Pedalling group test, we check out the superlight Crossbill knee pads from Bluegrass Eagle
First Ride Review: New SRAM Code RSC Brakes
With its updated lever design and 4-piston calliper, the new Code disc brakes offer a step up in ergonomics, power and modulation
SRAM Introduces New Code R & Code RSC Disc Brakes
SRAM brings Guide technologies into the powerful Code hydraulic disc brakes
Bike Check: The Purple Pivot
With custom paint and anodizing, this is a jaw-dropping Pivot Mach 6 Carbon custom build by Premier Dealer Prestige Cycles
Santa Cruz Team To Race On V10 29er Downhill Bike
What has 29in wheels, 8in of travel, and a Fox 40 DH fork? That would be the Santa Cruz V10 that'll be racing this weekend in Lourdes
Review: 661 Recon Knee Pads
The Recon is the lightest knee pad on offer from protection brand, 661. Wil reviews a set as part of our Pads For Pedalling group test from Issue 112
Fort William To Host 6-Hour Endurance Downhill
Reckon you can ride one of the hardest downhill tracks in the world for six hours straight? Then get your peepers on this one. Now with added Lowepro
Monday Morning Debrief 84
BMX tracks, pump tracks and bumping into Redbull Rampage riders. Oh, and Donald Trump plays an accordion? Here's the weekend debrief
Formula Makes Aftermarket Fork Tuning Easy With CTS Valve
Love suspension fettling? Formula wants to make custom tuning easier than ever before with its CTS valve system
Fresh Goods Friday 341
It's Fresh Goods Friday time! New aggro plus rubber, a brand new carbon dropper post, brand new SPD shoes and some very trick tools
BikePark Wales To Host Charity Weekender
Fancy a weekend of shredding trails at Bikepark Wales while raising money for two worthy causes? Then read on
Exclusive First Look: KS LEV Ci 175mm Carbon Dropper Post
We get a world exclusive hands-on with the new LEV Ci dropper post from KS. Carbon construction, 175mm of drop and lightweight
New Bontrager Wheels With 108pt Engagement
Bontrager has bolstered its Line wheel range with new alloy and carbon offerings, plus new 108pt engagement Rapid Drive hubs
Video: 2017 Northern Grip MTB Festival
Have you got your ticket to the Northern Grip MTB festival yet? If you haven't make sure you watch this video to see what you could be a part of
Marin Uses R3ACT Suspension For 2018 Wolf Ridge
Marin debuts a radical 160mm travel 29in mountain bike using the R3ACT suspension design. Big, bold suspension claims inside
New 2018 Forks & Shocks From Fox Racing Shox
It may be the April in 2017, but Fox is coming to us from the future with its 2018 lineuo. New EVOL air springs for forks & shocks and revised…
TRP Rolls Out G-Spec Versions Of Slate & Quadiem
TRP finally unveils its new G-Spec versions of the Slate and Quadiem disc brakes
Magura Drops High-Tech HC3 Disc Brake Lever
German hydraulic specialist Magura develops HC3 brake lever with Danny MacAskill. Plus new MT Trail brakes
Poll: What Type Of Bike Do You Aspire To Own?
A race hardtail? A mid-travel trail bike? A bikepackery thing? What bike is on your wish list? Be a part of our weekly poll here