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BMC releases its first gravel e-bike along with adventure-ready updates to the rest of the URS range

BMC's updated URS lineup features new MTT suspension, UDH, internal storage, and a TQ motor

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The Genesis Croix de Fer gets the biggest update of its life – but it's still not huge. Are 2024’s tweaks messing with success, or an upgrade worth having? I rode it and found out

Genesis’ adventure and gravel stalwart gets a host of modernizing detail changes

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Madison Freewheel Men's Trousers review – keenly priced trail pants with all-around riding potential

With all-round riding intentions, from commuting to trail riding, can the budget Madison Freewheel Trousers really perform on the trails?

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Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet Tool Kit review – slimline, trailside torque wrench multi-tool

Granite’s Rocknroll TQ Torque kit is a ratchet multi-tool with a built-in torque wrench, but does it offer accurate adjustments on the go?

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From trail centers to racing, UK mountain biking is in a real crisis right now. Should you care and what can you do about it?

Guy Kesteven looks at the now-and-next of mountain biking and thinks about what we can do to create the future we want. You might find his conclusion hard to swallow though….

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Shimano XTR SPD pedal vs its M520 bargain sibling – just how close are they and does the 2024 Olympic winning model justify the huge price difference?

Can a pedal three times cheaper hold its own against the Olympic and World Championship XC winning model

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Will Schwalbe's new radial technology revolutionize tires forever?

Schwalbe's new radial carcass is said to significantly increase performance by boasting grip, damping, and comfort

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The Ford Bronco and Mustang e-bikes weigh in at over 30kg and have a strange-looking moto-inspired saddle – so has Ford got these two e-MTBs badly wrong?

Ford joins the ever-growing list of car manufacturers making e-bikes but with some questionable looks should car brands just focus on cars?

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Crankbrothers Stamp 1 Gen 2 flat pedal review – a plastic fantastic composite pedal

Does the second generation of Crankbrothers Stamp 1 composite pedals compete with alloy alternatives?

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Spiralling costs, COVID-19 and bike industry woes cited as leading UK mountain bike festival announces closure

Event organisers say Scotland's TweedLove will quit while its events are still strong but had faced many difficult financial years

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Hutchinson Python 3 Racing Lab tire review – more versatile than the name suggests

Don’t be fooled by the race-oriented center block pattern, the Python 3 is a surprisingly capable and tough XC tire

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Attaquer All Day 2.0 jersey review – maximum comfort without sacrificing performance or style

The anatomically optimized All Day 2.0 jersey combines a stylish aesthetic with sun-up to sun-down riding performance

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BikePark Wales unveils ambitious development plans with miles of new MTB trails and an extended 33-year lease

On-site accommodation and a rewilding plan will see BPW take a massive leap forward as the UK's leading MTB centre

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Fizik Terra Powerstrap X4 review – a super comfortable gravel shoe with a classic Velcro closure system

The Terra Powerstrap X4 is Fizik’s budget gravel shoe offering, with a paired back design, claiming great comfort and reliability. I’ve been putting the miles in to test the claim.

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In a bitter blow to the UK MTB scene, Natural Resources Wales announces the planned closure of its three visitor centers including Coed y Brenin – the UK's first purpose-built MTB venue

NRW looks to plug a £13 million budget gap with closures which also threatens over 200 staff with potential redundancy

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YT Jeffsy Core 4 review – MK3 version of the excellent all-mountain bike

Rich Owen was a big fan of the previous Jeffsy, so what does he think of the latest Core 4 version after months of using it as his daily driver?

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SRAM updates its latest RED XPLR AXS groupset to T-Type, but are gravel riders ready to ditch their derailleur hangers?

SRAM's new top-of-the-range gravel groupset features 13 speeds with a direct-mount T-Type derailleur, plus new gravel-specific wheels and handlebar from Zipp

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Do your MTB skills feel spot-on in theory but don't always translate to the trails? Here’s how to fix things...

Chances are you might not have quite the skills we think you do… or know which to use when

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Attaquer All Day Cargo bib short review – when style meets comfort

Are Attaquer’s All Day Cargo shorts fashion over function or are they comfortable enough to ride from sunrise to sunset in style?

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P1 Singularis M30 XC race wheels review – the rim of choice for both Gold medal-winning XCO riders at the Paris Olympics

With multiple World Cup wins and now a clean sweep at the Olympic Games XCO races, the Singularis M30 wheels have plenty of pedigree, but how does that translate on the trail for us mere mortals?

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String spokes and hairspray – Tom Pidcock's Olympic mechanic reveals the secrets behind the gold medal-winning XC bike

Tom Pidcock became only the second rider in the history of the Olympic games to win back-to-back XCO mountain bike titles. Pidcock matched Julien Absalon's unique double that the French rider had achieved back in 2004 and 2008. Pidcock had to work hard to defend his title, overcoming an early…

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The Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 AXS is one of the best gravel bikes I have ever tested but I would never buy one

Canyon’s Grail is an optimized gravel racing machine, but is it the pinnacle of gravel tech or death by integration?

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Shimano launches an ambitious fund pledging $10 million for worldwide MTB trail building projects

The Trail Born Fund will look to expand Shimano's mountain biking legacy and commitment to the sport

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“He left a gap and I had to take it. That's racing, it’s the Olympics, you’ve got to go all in” In a race packed with controversy, Tom Pidcock becomes only the second rider in Olympic history to win back-to-back XCO MTB titles

The tenacious British rider storms back after an early puncture to win his second gold medal in dramatic fashion

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Inspired by the Olympic XCO mountain bike racing in Paris? Here are the best budget-friendly XC bikes and kit that will give you top performance for less

Fancy becoming the next Tom Pidock or Pauline Ferrand-Prévot? Then here's the best budget XC MTB kit that will give you what you need at a fraction of the price of the pro gear

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