Santa Cruz has nailed almost everything on the Heckler SL, and we were smitten with the ride quality, but at 7.6k it's just too expensive, and the Fazua Ride 60 system isn't as reliable as it should ...

Merida e-bikes have always been synonymous with Shimano motors, so this Bosch SX-powered eOne-Sixty SL is a seismic shift for both manufacturers. That’s not the absolute lightest for the mid-power ...

For its fifth iteration, Bosch has built on the success of its Performance CX motor among mountain bikers with a new casing, lighter batteries, less noise, and a smarter brain. Here's how it rides. So ...

When it comes to manufacturing bikes in the UK, no one can accuse Orange of simply flag waving. Based in Halifax, and with over 25 years of manufacturing knowhow, it is arguably the quintessential ...

The body doesn’t work in mysterious ways, when it gets cold the vessels that supply blood to the skin constrict in a reaction called vasoconstriction. This helps minimise heat loss by pushing blood ...

To reduce weight, Nukeproof uses triple-butted hydroformed aluminium tubing but with a carbon-fibre seatstay assembly. This carbon upgrade makes the rear suspension more sensitive by reducing unsprung ...

• Balanced handling and suspension • Low centre of gravity, even with range extender • Great build for the price • Flip chip geometry adjustment And at 19.92kg it’s not actually that much heavier than ...

There are a few good ways to avoid getting punctures – optimum tire pressures for the trail, better line choices, choosing the best tire for your riding conditions, sufficient sealant in the tire, and ...

Clever chassis design. Doesn’t look like an e-bike (or a Haibike). Good power and range. Removable battery. Fast, rewarding handling. Good value. Haibikes have always had a unique look. Multi-faceted ...

The Megamo Reason will probably be something of a mystery for UK and US riders, as the brand is distributed in mainland Europe only. That’s a real shame because – on paper at least – the Reason looks ...

We’re approaching the end of the year, and by now most manufacturers have launched their model year ’24 (MY24) bikes. What better time then, to run through some of the highlights we can expect to see ...

Santa Cruz caused quite the stir when it moved away from its traditional VPP suspension layout with the Vala in 2024, then quickly doubled down on that decision with the big-hitting Bullit launch just ...