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I tested the Pinarello Dogma XC race bike ridden by Olympic and World MTB champion Tom Pidcock and it’s as frighteningly fast as he is

Pinarello have finally released its full-suspension race bike and it’s as aggressive and uncompromising as the athletes it’s solely designed for. Did our ultra-experienced test editor Guy Kesteven get high on the pure speed of the Dogma XC or was he just glad to survive in one piece?

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I've been testing MTBs for over 30 years, here's the 5 must-have features I look for on a budget mountain bike

Our expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his five essential items to look for when buying a budget mountain bike

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Specialized S-Works Epic 8 review – is this ultra high-tech, superlight but trail-tough XC race superbike the new Olympic champion in waiting?

With an Olympics to win 2024 is going to be a big year for XC bikes. Specialized has thrown down a serious challenge to the rest of the pack with its ultra-tech, ultra-fast, and freaky fun S-Works Epic 8

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I tested the new Specialized Epic 8 Evo Pro – its mixture of lightweight speed and middleweight control blew me away

Specialized’s cult favorite rowdy XC winner jumps up a whole weight category to burly downcountry, but does it still have the race speed our expert tester loved before?

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Does the power, versatility and real life practicality of Lezyne’s Macro Drive 1400+ make it the new after dark mountain biking benchmark?

Lezyne’s new bike light range majors on practical performance and the Macro Drive 1400+ seems like the absolute sweet spot

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Lewis LV2 Brake Set review – are these new stoppers the most powerful lightweight XC/trail/enduro bargain brakes you can buy?

If you want a lot of power for not much money or weight there’s a lot to like about Lewis's look–a–like LV2 brakes

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K–EDGE Hammerhead computer mounts review – the ultimate Karoo connectors for MTB, gravel and road riders

US made K–EDGE mounts have been the pro ‘go-to’ for Garmin computer mounts and now they’ve added equally tough and even more secure Hammerhead versions to its line up

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Specialized's new spring 2024 MTB clothing just went on sale. I've been testing it and here are my first impressions…

Specialized have been producing excellent clothing for a while and the latest drop for SS24 turns performance up another click. Guy Kesteven has been riding in it for the past couple of months

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Bespoken Word – Is the bike industry basically toxic? The damaging effects of new product hype, personal hypocrisy and lessons in sustainable behaviour

Mountain biking certainly isn’t alone in having a dreadful track record of hyping new things and herding people forward with rapidly obsolete ‘must have’ tech. Guy Kesteven reckons we could and should do much better to be a more sustainable sport

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Leatt HydraDri 7.0 Clip shoe review – sweet spot control, comfort, performance and protection for wet trail/enduro days

Leatt have added a clipless compatible version of their HydraDri 7.0 Flat shoe and several months of soggy riding rotation has left Guy Kesteven seriously impressed

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Whyte E-Lyte 140 Works review – Whyte’s lightest e-MTB is an outstanding further and faster flyer

Whyte’s new E–Lyte 140 Works gives outstanding fast and far performance, but can this Bosch SX powered superbike still play the trails or is it too cross country for comfort?

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Endura MT500 Burner Clipless Waterproof boots review – stiff Scottish stormproofing for your feet

Are Endura’s new MT500 waterproof boots the ultimate wet-day win? Our expert testers have been riding them through every foul weather situation possible to find out

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Roval Control SL and Control – which of Specialized’s hardcore XC wheels is best for you?

We’ve gone super hard on Roval’s Control SL and Control XC wheels at the highest level, so what do you need to know?

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Lezyne RAP II 20 and 25 multi-tool review – why are these my new favorite multitools?

Lezyne does a wide range of multi-tools in all sorts of formats but the bigger models of the new RAP II range are genuine standouts

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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel S Classic review – brown gravel tire for brown trail days

What do our expert testers think of Pirelli’s loose and dirty focused gravel tire?

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PNW Loam Carbon Handlebar review – CBD for your mountain bike

Guy Kesteven rides the Loam Carbon handlebar from the affordable alloy mountain bike component specialists PNW to see if their CBD tech really is dope

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Cervelo ZFS-5 frame review – rad MTB racer from speed hungry roadies

Is Cervelo’s ZFS-5 a 'best of everything' cross-country champion?

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Is RockShox's new SID fork the Ultimate Race/Trail speed?

RockShox all new SID Ultimate pushes XC weight deep into Trail control territory and we love it

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Bespoken Word – Is mountain biking friendly?

If you think joining a new mountain biking group might be intimidating, Guy Kesteven reckons that most times you’ll find it way more welcoming than you think

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Mason Bokeh 3.0 review – original gravel star gets even better

Mason’s deliciously detailed, evolved alloy frame might be the perfect agile adventurer

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Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit review – a bike fettler's delight

Is Feedback’s Team toolkit the best portable workshop you can buy?

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Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic HD Bike Repair Stand review – heavy-duty e-MTB compatible work stand

The legendary Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic work stand has been bulked up to handle heavier bikes with ease

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Bespoken Word – Don’t go viral on Tick Tok

There's a blood sucking vampire horror show hiding on the trails. So how do we riders stop ticks from becoming a real health hazard?

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Hutchinson Kraken Racing Lab 66 tire review – not what it looks like

The fastest downcountry option from the French brand is still seriously tough and controlled

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Industry Nine Trail S Wheelset review – handmade in the USA

Are Industry Nine's alloy all-rounder wheels worth the high price?

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