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Want to more travel from your Bronson? This link is the answer. Bronson will always be a storied name for Santa Cruz. The original Santa Cruz headquarters was in Bronson street. And the company’s first 27.5” enduro bike was named Bronson, too. Although the latest Bronson is no longer a true 27.5” platform, rolling a

The Taiwanese brand’s UK distribution hit hard, as criminals target container. Mere weeks after a Shimano parts shipment was hijacked in Germany, many e-bikes have been stolen in a single act – near London. Giant has confirmed that 127 of its UK distribution e-bikes, were stolen. Thieves managed to cut open a container on Thursday,

Mountain bikers and other users had until 2026 to map rights of way Reclaiming lost rights of way could yield thousands of kilometres of new trails Some 49,000km of unregistered public access paths have been saved from extinction, after the government agreed to cancel its deadline to register them. We’d had until January 1 2026

Electric mountain bikes (e-bikes) are taking over the trails, and for good reason. They let you go further and faster in the same time as a regular mountain bike, which makes them perfect for the hectic pace of modern life. We guide you through what to look for when buying the best electric mountain bike,

It’s now easier to source spares for Pivot’s updated Mach 4 SL stage racing machine. Pivot has updated its Mach 4 SL lightweight 29er. The American brand’s lightweight mileage eater continues with unchanged geometry and suspension specification. But the rear triangle has seen some alteration. Read more: the best cross-country mountain bikes Mach 4 SL

Canyon’s new pocket rocket sits alongside the Spectral’s existing 29, 27.5 and mullet versions and aims to offer an unfiltered connection with the trail Canyon Spectral 125 Short-travel trail bikes are all the rage. And while it’s lightweight down-country bikes that seem to be getting all of the attention, Canyon has adopted a different approach

Have a hardtail build project that needs brightening up? Ragley can help. Ragley has announced some new colourways, for two of its progressive geometry models, in the current frame range. The brand known for bringing value to steel and alloy hardtail riders, will only see its 2022 complete bike builds arriving later this year. But

The best cross-country (XC) mountain bikes are all about raw speed. But their light weight and excellent efficiency also makes then ideal for fast, flowing singletrack as well as racing. Testing out the best crosscountry mountain bikes Welcome to a lean, mean collection of the best cross-country mountain bikes built for speed and put through

Another week of severe storms will make most forest trails in Scotland, unrideable. With storm damage having postponed the Naughty Northumbrian, authorities are warning mountain bikers to remain vigilant. This week, meteorologists are predicting intense storm conditions over much of southern and central Scotland. Storm Dudley should make landfall on Wednesday late afternoon and remain

Is a big technology leap, in the making, for this steel frame icon? British boutique steel frame brands – like Starling – are the least likely, to produce carbon-fibre models. That’s the perception, right? And few come with more authentic British ‘built-in-shed’ legacy than Starling. The company that popularised long-travel single-pivot steel gravity bikes has

Choosing the best mountain bike is hard. There’s loads of them. They all look similar yet different. Our expert panel of reviewers narrow things down. Mountain bikes come in different designs depending on their intention use. A mountain bike for racing cross-country is not the same as a mountain bike intended for weekend trail riding.

Keen for some great enduro racing and socializing, during September? This is the event that has it all. Entries for one of the UK’s most exclusive enduro events will open on 6 March, but you can now preregister. The Merida EX enduro – presented by Shimano STEPS – is scheduled for 16-18 September and will

Much comfier climbing with that full-face lid and kneepads, thanks to this simple steerer clip. Committed enduro riders know the bother of pedalling with kneepads and a full-face helmet. Knee pads can pinch skin and create irritation when you are cranking up a long fire road. Not to mention the ventilation issues on a sweltering

Shimano posted some remarkable numbers in its 100th year of trading Mountain bikers who have attempted a new build in the last year will have experienced the reality of limited component choice. And surging prices. With government incentives and changes in exercise preference, cycling has enjoyed one of its most remarkable growth phases, in parallel

With 8m trees down in Northumberland, organisers left with little choice. Storm Arwen has wreaked significant damage upon the established trail networks in Northumberland. With wind speeds of up to 115kph, Arwen flattened trees and disrupted power lines, leaving some areas without electricity for a week. Followed by storms Malik and Corrie, the Coquet valley,

The No9 hardtail is long, has Reynolds 853 tubing and a fabulous head badge. If made in Sheffield, it must be steel. Preferably double-butted Reynolds 853. In the best British hardtail tradition, Sheffield’s 18 Bikes has updated its No9 hardtail, without sacrificing its steel-is-real character. And making the best of its premium quality Reynolds 853