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Up to 35% off Hunt Wheelsets during Black Friday season

HUNT is offering up to 35% off wheels for their Black Friday promotion with some big deals on their lightweight XC wheels in both carbon and alloy. The complete list...

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Bridgedale: Making Socks That Are Good For The Sole?

“I’ve got you some lovely bike socks”. If you ride bikes, this is the kind of phrase you’ll hear from some well-meaning relative or colleague. Your heart will sink, as...

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Free carbon wheels worth £1149 with Privateer complete bikes

For the ‘Black Friday’ season (now until early December basically), Privateer x Hunt Wheels offering a Proven carbon wheel upgrade on all complete Privateer Gen 2 141 and 161 bikes....

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Scott Ransom: The Super Trail Bike

There’s a lot going on with the new Scott Ransom. But in a nutshell it is a mountain bike with 170mm of travel, progressive geometry, and a 6-bar rear suspension...

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Using an eSIM To Stay Connected In Remote Locations While Hiking Or Biking

Explore eSIM as a new way to stay connected during long hiking and biking trips. Ensure you have Internet connection everywhere using a digital SIM.

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Canyon’s End Of Season Sale Starts… Now! Up To 30% Off

Wherever, whenever you ride — find your favourite Canyon bike for less in their end of season sale. Spectral 5 Affordable, and shreddable. A sorted spec and premium aluminium chassis...

Issue 156 – Arran’ a good time

Amanda, Rhys and James are reunited for further confirmation that ‘enduro-packing’ is a great idea. WORDS AMANDA PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES VINCENT I am spreadeagled on a rock slab. James is holding...

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Introducing the new JLOQ V2 Locking Lever for 1UP bike racks

Got a 1UP bike rack? You need a JLOQ V2 Locking Lever! The simple solution to locking your bike to your 1UP bike rack.

Behind The Scenes: Getting The Shot

In Association With Calibre Bikes Words: Hannah Photography: Sam Taylor We’re waiting. Harry is up at the top of the hill, just out of sight. I am crouched in the...

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Orbea Occam LT or SL? Here’s how to decide

The latest update to the Orbea Occam sees it become two distinct models – the SL and the LT. Both trail bikes. But very different rides.

Calibre T3 Hardtails: High stoke, low budget

Calibre’s T3 Hardtail mountain bike lineup continues the brand’s tradition of producing proper, good value mountain bikes, with good quality components where it counts. The T3 lineup consists of the...

Death By Enduro – A Survivalist Epic

In the third and final part of our Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Benji attempts the infamous Naughty Northumbrian Enduro.

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Magura Vyron MDS-V3: The Original Wireless Dropper

The V3 is intended to be more intuitive to use, generally faster to react, faster to extend, easier to set up, and easier to maintain.

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Bluetti AC180 – Take a bit more home away from home

Yes, there is a time and a place for heading off grid, unplugging everything, and getting back to nature. But sometimes you need to take a few mod cons with...

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I’m rubbish at XC racing (but I love it!)

Part two of a Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Amanda puts XC tyres to the test at a midweek XC race at the most brutal location she could find!

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From Burnley to Whistler, how far can you push trail tyres?

Part one of a three part Pirelli Scorpion vlog series, Mark tries the trail tyres at home then heads off to ride Whistler\'s longest downhill!

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Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyres explained

The complete range of Pirelli Scorpion mountain bike tyre has evolved into a comprehensive offering of high-performance rubber.

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Isuzu D-Max: The Perfect Pick-Up Truck For Off-Roading

ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Off-roading is not just a hobby - it\'s a way to connect with nature, explore unseen trails, and experience the thrill that only rugged terrains can offer.

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What Type of Bearing Do You Need for Your Hubs?

This beginners guide to cartridge bearings is brought to you by 123bearing.co.uk For a bike to roll smoothly it requires bearings. Modern sealed bearings not only minimise friction but also...

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Cotic FlareMAX Gen 5: First Looks ‘N’ Feels

This Cotic FlareMAX Gen 5 is the brand\'s 29er short-travel ripper. Besides looking very pretty in the bluebells, what is it all about?

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Do I Need Bike Insurance? Your Bicycle Insurance Questions Answered

This article is produced in association with Velosurance Bicycle insurance isn’t for everyone, but cycling is becoming increasingly popular, and because of this, the risk of accidents and theft is...

Here are all the things wrong with dropper posts

Dropper posts are the best thing to happen to mountain biking since disc brakes. But a lot of them leave a lot to be desired still.

A deep dive into Industry Nine wheels

We take a look at Industry Nine and their legendary, US-made, high-engagement wheels. Carbon or alloy rims, 24 to 32 spokes, 25 to 31.5mm internal rim widths, all of the…

Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero off-road balance bike

Say hello to the Kids Ride Shotgun Dirt Hero. The Kiwi company has launched Magura-equipped, off-road balance bike that can be fitted with 12in or 14in wheels. Looks rad!

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Simply better than laces: 12 BOA® off-road cycling shoes

The BOA system has been a replacement technology for laces since the mid 90\'s but how was it invented and by whom?

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Vitus Bikes: A Brand for Real Riders

In the bike world, it could be said that we’re all a little guilty of following the crowd. But occasionally, someone will come along, shake things up a little, and...

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First Look: Saracen Ariel 60 Pro

The Saracen Ariel 60 Pro model here is both fab looking on paper and in the flesh. From the MInion DHR IIs to the ODI grips, it is lit.

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First Look: Orbea Occam M10 LT

Occam LT is the wilder Occam. More aggressive geometry, Fox 36 forks. 10mm more travel at each end. Looks like a very handy burly trail bike.

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WTB: Cultivating Success

This story was originally published in Singletrack World, Issue 144. Hannah heads to the birthplace of mountain biking to meet a company that is part of mountain biking’s origin story....

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Choosing the best disc brake for you

When choosing the best brake for you and your riding, split the decision into calliper design, rotor style and brake pad material.