Enduro mountain biking is a race format where only the timed downhill stages count — riders pedal between stages but only descents are scored. Bikes have 150-170mm of travel, dropper posts, and aggressive geometry. EWS (Enduro World Series) is the top professional circuit. Below, we cover the format, gear, and how to start racing enduro. … Read more
When it comes to choosing a new bike or just one to add to your ever-growing collection, it can be hard to decide between all the different bike manufacturers.
To help you out, in this article, we take a look at Cannondale vs Trek bikes to see how these two giants of the bike industry stack up against each other.
A mullet bike is a mountain bike with two wheels of different sizes, most commonly a 29-inch wheel at the front and a 27.5-inch wheel at the rear.
The idea is to combine the key benefits of each wheel size, while minimizing their drawbacks, for a bike that’s lightning-fast and super agile, without sacrificing stability.
As a qualified bike fitter who also happens to be an experienced mountain biker, I’m here to help you with the first and most important step in choosing your MTB: finding the right mountain bike size for you.
Though I’m now a very experienced mountain biker, when I first started, I made a ton of mistakes and had to learn a lot the hard way. There are so many things I wish I had known or had someone tell me.
In this article, I’ll be sharing my top mountain biking tips for beginners. Here’s the trail knowledge you need!
Making a decision on which mountain bike to buy can be pretty challenging, given all of the different factors to consider – and that’s before you even consider the sheer number of mountain bike brands available.
But what are some of the best mountain bike brands to look out for? What gives these brands such a good reputation?
With so many options available, choosing the right type of bicycle can be a daunting task.
Cycling is more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a lifestyle, a sport, and a means of adventure.
If you’re new to the world of cycling or looking to expand your knowledge about all the diverse types of bicycles on offer, then you’ve come to the right place!
The cycling tech world is changing rapidly, with innovations every year that offer the potential to revolutionize the sport.
However, some innovations certainly don’t offer such bountiful outcomes but are extremely unique bikes or, sometimes, just plain weird bikes.
Commuting to work by bike is an excellent way to reduce your environmental impact, keep fit, and avoid the horrific rush hour roads or busy commuter trains, all at the same time.
Mountain biking is huge fun and a great way to enjoy nature.
One thing that sets mountain bikes apart from other cycling disciplines – especially for beginners looking to get started – is that they come in many different shapes and sizes.
Picking the right mountain bike for you is challenging. This article will tell you exactly what you need to think about to find the perfect mountain bike for the riding you want to do.
Barely a decade ago, moveable dropper posts for bike seats were a novelty, reserved for a few pioneering riders pressing ahead of the technological curve.
For the uninitiated, this leaves us wondering: What is a dropper post, and why are they so popular?
Gravel bikes and mountain bikes are two very different types of bikes, but they’re both intended to be used off-road. Mountain bikes are the classic off-road beasts and couldn’t be further from their efficient asphalt-going cousins: road bikes. However, cycling’s newest discipline, gravel biking, has exploded in popularity, particularly with roadies keen to give some … Read more
The five main types of bike handlebar are: drop bars (road and gravel — multiple hand positions, aero); flat bars (MTB and hybrid — wider, more upright, better control); riser bars (BMX and MTB — flat with a slight rise); aero bars (TT and tri — extreme forward position); and bullhorn bars (track and fixie … Read more
One of the most critical points of contact you have with your bike is the pedals. You can put an incredible amount of power into them, but they also give you valuable feedback from the surface you are riding on. Therefore, you should carefully consider what pedals you fit to your bike. There are different … Read more
The most expensive bike in the world is the 24K Gold Extreme Mountain Bike by The House of Solid Gold — listed at $1 million, with a frame coated in 24-karat gold and embedded diamonds. The most expensive functional racing bike is the Trek Butterfly Madone (Damien Hirst design) which sold for $500,000 at auction. … Read more