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ABUS Airdrop MIPS Helmet review – is it form over function for this cool-looking enduro full-face helmet?

The Airdrop is ABUS first full-face helmet aimed at the enduro and DH racer. Jimmer takes to this enduro rig to find out if it’s up there with the established big hitters.

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Rapha Women's Trail Gore-Tex Pants review – properly waterproof trousers built for abuse

Rapha's wet-weather pants are spendy but super-breathable as well as waterproof and versatile

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Park Tool IR-1.3 Internal Cable Routing Kit review – a clever tool for fitting cables

Modern cable routing can be a nightmare for the home mechanic, so is Park Tool's latest kit the solution?

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With a terrifying drop of over 100 feet, Red Bull Hardline 2024's Canyon Gap MTB jump is huge, but is it asking too much of riders who already risk life and limb?

After shocking footage of Jim Monro crashing on the new Hardline feature, we ask where does the line get drawn when it comes to rider safety versus entertainment?

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Pirelli Cinturato RC gravel tire review – confident corner carving gravel race tire

Pirelli Cinturato RC is a versatile all-rounder gravel race tire with a penchant for cornering

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Ergon GDH Team grip review – ergonomic gravity-specific grips

Ergon has packed its GDH Team grip with loads of downhill-specific features but do they add up to enhanced control on the trail?

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The new Shimano GRX SPD pedal may be just the XT SPD with some fancy gravel bike-themed graphics, but I love them!

As part of its GRX Di2 launch, Shimano has dropped some fancy GRX 'gravel' pedals

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Endura Women's SingleTrack Leggings review – versatile, compressive and flattering tights

Designed for multiple uses, Endura's new SingleTrack leggings are for ladies only and boast pockets galore

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Bespoken Word – Off-road cycling is hard enough without being abused by keyboard cowards

Mountain and gravel bike riders have to cope with a lot. Rocks, roots, drops, techy climbs, slippery surfaces, filthy weather, stinging, scratching plants, punctures, mechanicals. But whatever level you ride at, sometimes the worst challenge you can face is other people

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It's a gravel gold rush as 100km of new off-road trails open in Wales this weekend

You could win a Trek gravel bike or Rab clothing when you ride the new trails around Coed y Brenin at Saturday's opening

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Shimano 12-speed GRX finally gets Di2 and custom control levers that can operate GPS devices

The Japanese giant's gravel groupset gets Di2 electric front and rear derailleurs and updated ergonomic hoods and levers

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Leatt MTB Enduro 3.0 Helmet review – high-performance, 3-in-1 convertible

A great option for those who want more for their money, versatility and killer looks in a high-performance package

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Topeak Plug ’n Tool Mountain multi-tool review – tool and tubeless repair at your fingertips

There’s nothing worse than rummaging around in a seemingly bottomless bag for a tool, Topeak’s Plug ’n Tool Mountain aims to keep your most needed tools close to hand

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I'm no MTB purist, but here are 10 things I really hate about electric mountain bikes

E–MTBs get you further, or fit in more fun runs however fit you are (or aren’t), but which design trends are dead ends and which features fail? Guy Kesteven gets revved up about his biggest e–MTB hates

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Is your bike feeling rough after a winter of riding? These are five things I do to get my mountain bike sorted for summer

Top tips to freshen up your bike for a summer of shredding dry dusty trails

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I've been long-term testing Merida's One-Forty 6000 trail MTB, here's my verdict after 12 months of riding...

Rich Owen used the One-Forty as his daily driver for the past year. So how did he get on and does he still agree with the high score it originally received?

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Rudy Project Cutline review – photochromatic sunglasses for MTB trails

Previously I'd found that light-sensing lenses were too dark and too slow to clear for trail riding, but this ImpactX 2Laser Red photochromatic lens works brilliantly

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Bespoken Word – Do the new gravel trails at Coed y Brenin complete the “it’s just old skool MTB” circle?

Guy Kesteven had an awesome day previewing the new gravel bike trails at Coed y Brenin, but what does this reinvention of past pioneering tell us about the future of off-road riding?

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Albion Visibility Cargo Vest review – lightweight on-body storage for adventure riding

Albion’s Visibility Cargo Vest was developed as a cycling-specific vest for added storage and extra visibility on endurance bike rides

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McLaren (yes, the supercar brand) release an e-MTB which it claims to be the world’s most powerful street-legal electric mountain bike

The McLaren Extreme and Sport "hyperbikes" also feature a mad integrated digital dashboard on the handlebars

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Is the Kinesis G2 all the road and gravel bike anyone really needs?

The G2 packages twenty years of Kinesis design experience into an affordable alloy all-road / gravel all-rounder. I've been riding one all spring to find out how it performs

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In the market for new bikes and gear? Complete our cycling survey for the chance to win a $150 or £150 Amazon voucher

Whether you have just bought a new bike, you're saving for upgrades, or have just got a long wishlist – we want to hear about what influences your decisions when buying new bike products

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Hammerhead's new Karoo GPS unit gets a companion app, upgraded specs, and now integrates with SRAM AXS ecosystem

Hammerhead's third-generation Karoo GPS computer also gets a more powerful processor and includes new navigation and training features

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Will DT Swiss's new F 1900 Classic be the new go-to affordable downhill and freeride wheelset?

New rim profiles and side walls combined with 370 Ratchet LN hubs could make the F 1900 Classic the answer for privateer racers and bike park enthusiasts on a budget

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I've tested all kinds of mountain bikes over three decades, but these 5 modern MTB features drive me properly nuts

Guy Kesteven roasts horrible headsets, compromised cockpits, e-MTB mount madness, stupid storage and hidden spec horror so you don’t have to suffer at the hands of dumb design

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