Bottle cages are not the most interesting or exciting component that you’ll have on your bike but it is definitely an important one. If you are like most cyclists then you don’t really care for how your bottle cage looks or how it compliments your bike, you’ll be looking for one that just does the […]
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Aria, The First Air Rear Shock From EXT
The all new EXT Aria is EXT’s first ever air rear shock that they have manufactured. What’s so interesting about this shock is that it has two separate air valves situated on the positive chamber. This means that it’ll be able to control sag and ramp-up, which will essentially remove the need for any volume […]
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Why You Should Visit The Cycle Show 2023
This year’s show is The Cycle Show’s 20th anniversary and it’ll be returning to Alexandra Palace, in London, from the 21st to the 23rd of April. If this year’s show is anything like the previous years then you’ll be sure to find a huge variety of star-studded bikes, equipment, riders and just loads of things […]
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Swedish company Stilride has unveiled its electric scooter, the Stilride 1
The model will be launched in the spring of 2024. The Stilride 1 is made of stainless steel using Stilride’s Stilfold process, which involves bending a sheet of stainless steel like origami to create the body parts. It is equipped with a 5.1 kWh battery that provides a range of about 120 km and has […]
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What Is A Bike Fit and Should You Get One?
Something that a lot of riders out there overlook or don’t see the point of is a professional bike fit, which is something that you can use to help you not only ride more efficiently but more comfortably as well. If you are a rider who has been riding for a while now or has […]
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Coil Shock vs Air Shock
Even though we are seeing air shocks more and more on our standard trail and enduro bikes, the coil shocks are starting to increase in popularity, especially amongst the professional enduro riders. What exactly are the pros and the cons of using a coil-sprung rear shock on enduro bikes, and even trail bikes, and should […]
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Thok Finally Releases Their First Carbon Bike – The Electric Gram
The italian brand, Thok, has finally come out with their first ever electric mountain bike in carbon fibre. It comes as a mullet mountain bike, which means that it has two different wheel sizes, and it comes powered by a strong Shimano EP8 electric bike motor and has an awesome 170mm of suspension travel in […]
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Acer unveils an e-bike
Acer is best known for its computers and phones, but now it has also created an e-bike called Ebii. Smart, of course. They say that the bike adapts to your riding style and the bike senses when you’re nearby and locks (and unlocks) itself. The battery can also be used as a power bank. The […]
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Specialized has finally unveiled the Globe Haul ST
The new Globe Haul ST is said to be able to carry up to 190 kilos for 100 kilometres on just one charge, making it an extremely impressive electric cargo bike. Globe is essentially a new lineup of electric bikes that Specialised will start to offer to riders out there. This may confuse a few […]
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5 best bike accessories for the enthusiast who seems to own everything
Offerings from Garmin, Livall, Park Tool, Continental, and Gorilla all feature. As an avid cycling enthusiast, my garage has two bikes — one for the roads and one for the mountains — and piled high in every corner, every cycling gadget imaginable. I started the sport properly in my late teens by embarking on a […]
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Audi joins the electronic mountain bike market
Audi is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world and for years they’ve said that they are committed to sustainable mobility, which apparently applies to mountain bikes as well now as Audi has announced their new limited-edition electric mountain bike. In the brands efforts to try and offer another alternative of e-mobility they […]
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A newbies guide to cadence
As a ‘newbie’ or beginner rider into the mountain biking and cycling world, you’ll get introduced to a whole new world of jargon and other cryptic terms that riders use. So this article will help you better understand one of these new terms, “cadence” and why it is so important in your riding experience. What […]
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Top bike computers for 2023
There aren’t that many bike accessories or add-ons that will be able to offer you as big of a difference as a GPS bike computer will to your riding experience. Over the years these GPS computers have gotten a lot more advanced and not only help you out when you are lost but can even […]
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The Thule T2 Pro XTR Review
Thule, which is based in Sweden, is amongst the lead manufacturers when it comes to car racks as well as bike accessories and the T2 Pro XTR is one of their most dreamed of hitch-mounted bike racks that they offer, which is essentially an evolution to the T2 Classic that was also very popular amongst […]
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Audi launches an electric mountain bike
Audi is now rolling out a new model, but it’s not a car, it’s an electrified mountain bike to ride in the mountains. It’s called The Audi electric mountain bike powered by Fantic, and as the name suggests, it’s Italian Fantic that handles the electric part of this. The design is said to be inspired […]
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How to pick your first or next gravel bike
If you are new to the mountain biking or riding world then you may have heard the name “gravel bike” being thrown around here and there but don’t know what it is. Well as you could probably have figured out just from hearing the name, a gravel bike is a bike that has been designed […]
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She became the first person to cross the African continent on an electric motorcycle
On October 14th last year, Sinje Gottwald took the ferry from Spain to Morocco, and a 124-day-long adventure began. The journey started in the Moroccan sand and took her through Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. “My dream […]
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Are tubeless tires worth it
A relatively new addition to the mountain biking world has been the use of tubeless tires and with every year they seem to be gaining more and more popularity amongst all riders. The first conversion to tubeless tires had been made on cars many many years ago, so it was just a matter of time […]
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The 10 best mountain bike brands in 2023
A lot of riders like to look into the background and history of a mountain bike brand before they buy anything from them just because they know that this may have quite an impact on how they design their bikes and how they feel to ride. Nowadays it is hard to find brands that you […]
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The 10 Best Hitch-Mounted Mountain Bike Racks
By far the best way to transport your bikes to and from trails or parks would be to buy a hitch-mounted bike rack. They are able to attach to your vehicle’s receiver hitch, very securely, and just offer a level of versatility as well as ease of use that no other style of racks can. […]
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The Ultimate Guide to buying the best hitch-mounted bike rack for you
For those riders who live far away from any mountain biking trails or don’t want to paddle to and from their local bike parks or even if you are just going on a long trip and there isn’t enough space to put your bike in the car, then a bike rack is an excellent idea […]
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Guide to buying a mountain biking helmet
One of the most important pieces of equipment for when you start riding is your helmet as this could be the thing that stands between life and death, or a serious injury because mountain biking can be a very dangerous hobby without the proper equipment. This article goes through all the different types of helmets […]
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Best Mountain Biking Helmets in 2023
If you are new to the mountain biking scene and you’re busy buying all the gear needed, then you may have noticed just how expensive mountain biking really is. Although there are some areas of mountain biking where you can choose the cheaper item and get away with it, helmets definitely aren’t one of them. […]
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Guide to choosing the right mountain biking shoes
Switching from your old pair of skating shoes or trainers to a proper pair of mountain biking shoes can be a daunting task but is definitely one that will take your riding to the next level if you pick the right pair. To help you figure out what type of mountain biking shoes are the […]
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Get in shape with Acer eKinekt Bike Desk
Soon it will be over with checking the electricity prices before turning on your computer. At the large electronics trade show CES in Las Vegas, Acer has launched a solution that combines state-of-the-art technology with the most analog energy source: muscle power. Yes, if Acer gets its way, you will be able to generate your […]
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Hydrofoiler XE-1 – The bike that “fly” on water
With the Hydrofoiler XE-1, you can cycle on water and it feels like you’re floating forward at over 20 km/h. Manta5 is the manufacturer behind the water bike, which is claimed to be “half bike, half airplane.” It can’t fly, but it should feel like you’re floating above the water, and with a top speed […]
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Best shoes for mountain biking in 2023
This list will have all the best mountain biking shoes for you, all the way from lightweight cross-country options to more compact and aggressive options for downhill and enduro riding. Mountain biking shoes can arguably be one of the most important pieces of gear that you use when you are out riding as they play […]
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Shimano SPD vs SPD-SL pedals
Shimano is one of, if not the biggest name in the clipless pedal industry and their main two types that they offer are the SPD and SPD-SL pedals, but what exactly are the differences and what set is best for you to use on your own setup? These pedals aren’t just popular amongst the road […]
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Cleats or flats for biking?
The thing that basically every mountain bike rider has started off on are flats and that is just because they are much easier to use whilst you’re still learning and don’t cost anything extra. After some time some people continue to use flats but others actually move over to using cleats instead, especially if they […]
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9 best MTB trails around the world
For those riders who aren’t looking to ride for a few days in a park and rather want to take their time and enjoy or explore a beautiful trail then this list will help you find some of the most beautiful single trails in the world that every rider should experience in their lifetime. Although […]