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Topeak D-Torque Wrench review – super precise digital tool

A good torque wrench is a workshop essential, we test a digital model to see if its worth the extra investment

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Fox Union BOA Flat review – high-performance flat pedal shoes with a high price tag

Fox ditch the laces on the original Union Flat shoes for a wired fastening

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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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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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Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace review – lighter weight flat pedal shoes ideal for summer riding

The Stamp Lace flat shoe is reinvented as the Stamp Trail Lace with a host of changes and updates

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The Mini Murmur is a new, short-travel, handmade, full-suspension, steel MTB from British brand Starling. I've tested it, so how does it ride?

Rich Owen got some ride time in on Starling's new trail/downcountry MTB

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The Thule Epos is a tow ball-mounted, e-MTB-rated, bike carrier with a hefty price tag. I tested one for 12 months, so is it worth the investment?

The Swedish rack specialists have created a bike rack that is extremely hard to top

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Mountain bike suspension forks explained – we break down every technical term and piece of jargon to help you better understand your MTB fork

Our easy, A to Z expert guide on what all the bits of your suspension fork are called and what they do

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Want to get your kids into mountain biking? BikePark Wales' green 'Kermit' trail is a brilliant introduction that left my son frothing for more

I tried out BikePark Wales' Ticket to Ride package with my family, here's how it went...

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RockShox reveals a lineup of upgraded forks and shocks designed to improve rider control, enhance tire grip and give wider tuning options

RockShox upgrades the Pike, Lyrik and Zeb forks with a new Charger 3.1 damper, while the Super Deluxe shock gets an overhaul too

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RockShox latest Lyrik Ultimate tough trail MTB fork gets a damper upgrade and new refinements, I put it to the test to see how it fared

SRAM's suspension division upgrades its Ultimate level trail / enduro MTB fork with a Charger 3.1 damper, but does it improve on the previous incarnation?

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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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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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Crankbrothers looks to make MTB internal storage redundant with its frame-mounted SOS Tools range. I'm testing the TS18 Tube Stash Tool Kit, so what's my verdict so far?

Rich Owen is putting Crankbrothers SOS Tools TS18 to the test, here are his initial impressions

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Fizik's Terra Ergolace GTX series MTB shoes are "guaranteed" to keep your feet dry. I put that lofty claim to the test over a sodden British winter

Rich Owen puts the Fizik Terra Ergolace GTX Flat mountain bike shoes through their paces over months of wet trail riding

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First look at Michelin's brand-new Wild Enduro Racing Line MTB tires

Michelin updates and improves its enduro MTB tire offering

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Madison Eyewear Cipher Photochromatic Glasses review – bargain light sensing specs

Are the photochromatic lens equipped glasses as big a steal as they seem?

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Hands on with Crankbrothers new Stamp Trail Lace flat pedal MTB shoes

The US brand makes some big changes to its Stamp Trail Lace shoe

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Starling Cycles Roost Hope Edition review – superb steel trail blaster

This stainless steel hardtail all-rounder has a ride that matches its stunning looks

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Hands on with Gorewear's first ever waterproof, PFC-free cycling jacket, the Spinshift GTX

The bad weather clothing specialist release its first fluorocarbon-free jacket designed for cyclists

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Tifosi Sledge sunglasses review – versatile specs for all light conditions

Good looking specs with three included lenses and a bargain price

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YT Decoy Core 4 review – playful mullet e-MTB

The Decoy's frame may have been around for a while now, but there's still lots to love about this lively MX e-MTB

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We've tested over 200 pieces of MTB and off-road cycling kit in 2023, here's our pick of the very best

Gears, gloves, e-MTB motors and much more, the Bike Perfect test team nominate their top choices for Gear of the Year

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Here's how the latest electronic MTB tech could ruin your next ride

Rich Owen ponders whether mountain bikes and technology are really a happy match and whether we should all channel our inner Luddite

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