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"The Aurum HSP is deceptively quick—cleverly disguising how fast you're really going..."

Can a South African company make foul weather riding gear worthy of the North Shore's temperate rainforest...

"Bikes are adult-Lego and if you want to keep your old rig running, click some pieces together..."

A surprisingly adjustable lever, the reliable Wintek cartridge and a reasonable price tag make this post worthy of a look...

"My path to mountain biking mediocrity was a bumpy and circuitous one - largely because I’m a stubborn SOB..."

Weighing 185 grams and throwing 1300 lumens, the self-contained Ion Pro will work on your bucket or on your bar...

Rampage has improved by listening to fans - but some sticky points have yet to be addressed...

The Bomber Z1 is back, without Monster trucks and Bomber girls, but can it match the plush oil bath/coil format of old...

Our grumpiest tester gets hold of some Gore clothing for all sorts of weather as well as some custom items from NWT3K in Seattle...

It's one thing to keep your MTB fashion on point in the warm months - but sacrifices must be made to the weather gods...

Apple has become the master of rapid planned obsolescence - and it seems the bike industry has been taking notes...

Tires and wheels are right in Bontrager's target zone - but dropper posts are a more challenging matter...

Are the fans in tune with where Rampage should be going or does Red Bull - and the contest judges - have it right?

There are more complex, quieter and faster engaging hubs available, but as a package Raceface's Vaults offer much to love...

Should event staff be making changes to your favourite sections of trail and if so, what tactics do they take?

A new course that looks burlier than ever before, five previous winners and some fresh faces mean Rampage #13 could be one to remember...

What would you expect from Chromag rims? Well they aren't made of steel - but they aren't made of carbon either...

Ride from home will get you warmed up and ready to beat your buddies, but even if you can't ride from home...

It's only a little bigger than the 5010 and only a little smaller than the Nomad but this low slung stunner is in a category all its own...

e*thirteen announces semi slick tires for trail, enduro and DH use - with ultra aggressive side knobs...

"Our order doesn’t have a secret handshake, a gang sign or even common colours..."

Can input from Nico Vouilloz and Remy Absalon put Michelin back among the MTB tire front runners?

"And somehow, within all of that word salad of saving the world, you have to find some kind of balance ..."

Long pants in wet weather were a thing early in the freeride era, but materials and design hadn't yet caught up to mountain bikers' needs...