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Fox Speedframe Pro Kilf helmet review – duking it out for trail lid supremacy

In a market saturated with quality trail helmets, can the Fox Speedframe Pro cut it with the best out there?

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Going long on the shortest night – an epic, all-night, solstice MTB ride

Guy Kesteven and his mates always head out for an overnight mountain bike epic somewhere around summer solstice. But what’s so special about celebrating the longest day and shortest night on your favorite singletrack?

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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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Is RockShox relaunched Flight Attendant the ultimate ‘automatic’ suspension for trail and enduro riders?

RockShox is relaunching the latest ‘powered up’ version of its AI-automated Flight Attendant suspension back into the rowdy end of riding by combining it with their latest fork and shock changes

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Kali Protectives Cascade review – the greenest trail helmet you can buy?

Kali’s open face Cascade helmet is a USA-designed trail lid packed with safety tech and exacting environmental credentials

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Could Fizik's new made-to-measure, bespoke saddle service give riders the ultimate in butt-pleasing bike perches?

The Italian brand's One-to-One service offers personalized 3D-printing for the ultimate saddle comfort 'butt' it'll cost you at least $499

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Michelin Wild Enduro MH Racing Line tire review – a new incarnation of the gravity MTB model

The Wild Enduro MH is part of a revamped, faster rolling and lighter Michelin enduro lineup that’s still designed tough enough for racing and hard charging

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I tested the new Specialized Chisel FS and it's an awesome ‘economy Epic’ XC mountain bike for cash-strapped speed fiends

Guy Kesteven has been testing the brand new Chisel FS to find out if the alchemic SmartWeld alloy frame and basic SRAM spec can shine through to create a cost-effective cross-country champion

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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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Merida One-Twenty 600 review – budget-friendly, short travel, trail ripper

Merida’s One-Twenty 600, with its 130mm of travel, aims to be a jack-of-all trades at an affordable price, but can the component package compromises still shred?

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Rapha Men's Trail Shorts review – top option for trail pedaling

They're not cheap, but these quality Rapha shorts are worth shelling out for if you're after trail all-rounders

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You probably don't move your heels enough as you ride, but here's how proper technique will transform your mountain biking

A session with a pro MTB coach showed me how a well-timed heel pivot would help me control drops, carve corners and carry speed on rollers

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Bespoken Word – Everybody loves a rebel alliance, but is UK mountain biking playing into the Empire’s hands again?

Guy Kesteven asks if the launch of the UK MTB Trail Alliance is another ‘People’s Front of Judea” Monty Python moment for mountain bike advocacy or something more genuine and significant?

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Peaty’s Products are looking to rule the grip game with their new Monarch range, I put them to the test to see how they fared

DH MTB legend Steve Peat is no stranger to hanging onto bars and Guy Kesteven has been getting hands on with Peaty’s new Monarch grip designs to see if they really do rule

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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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Why do I think the new RockShox Pike Ultimate RC2 is potentially the best midweight trail MTB fork ever?

What have RockShox done to solve the issues with their last generation of forks and does it work?

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Rapha Explore vs Specialized S-Works Recon Lace – two of the best gravel shoes around, but which is best?

Can our long-standing best overall gravel shoe hold on to its crown against a very similarly specced shoe from one of the biggest names in bike gear?

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I've been bikepacking for over 15 years, here’s why a youth hostel is a great multi-day ride alternative to wild camping and ideal for beginners

The humble youth hostel has been a staple for travelers for decades, but could it be the perfect way for beginners and those unsure about wild camping to experience bikepacking adventures?

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I'm a mountain biking dad, here are 6 Father's Day gifts I'd love to receive this weekend

'Can't go wrong mountain' biking essentials for the most important man in your life

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Mavic Deemax MIPS helmet review – a solid lid with well-designed straps but some fit issues

The French brand’s latest feature-packed open-face enduro lid comes with a completely new look

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Michelin Wild Enduro MS tire review – the brand new MS is faster rolling with better grip

Michelin has revamped the popular Wild Enduro tire with brand new models including this MS (Mixed Soft) Racing Line model

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Struggling to get your head around mountain bike geometry? Here's everything you need to know

Don’t know your reach from your rear center? We explain what all the numbers mean so you can get to grips with the latest mountain bike geometry

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Bespoken Word – I’m an analytical addict and Comparing Bike Data is my CBD

Guy Kesteven has been testing bikes and kit professionally for nearly 27 years but he still absolutely loves every click, tweak, footage review and re-ride of the evaluation process

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Leatt Velocity 4.0 MTB X-Flow Goggles review – excellent venting and airflow

Premium performance eye protection that will appeal to the enduro and DH crowd and may even convert some google skeptics

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