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Buyer’s Guides

Electric mountain bike UK buyer’s guides

Best CO₂ inflators for MTB and eMTB 2026: 8 picks
Eight CO₂ inflators for MTB and eMTB puncture kits, with checked bundle prices, valve compatibility and advice on cartridge size and sealant compatibility.
Best MTB helmets under £100: 8 budget trail picks
Eight affordable trail helmets, from simple everyday choices to adjustable-visor options, with current UK prices and advice on finding the right fit.
Best chain wear checkers 2026: 8 tools for MTB and eMTB
The best chain wear checker is one that suits your exact chain, gives the right replacement signal and is easy enough to use regularly. Spending a few pounds more on the correct gauge makes more sense than gambling with an expensive eMTB cassette. The best chain wear checkers: shortlisted Best overall: Park Tool CC-4.2 Chain…
Best MTB shock pumps 2026: 8 tools for suspension setup
The best MTB shock pumps make suspension setup easier to repeat. A tyre pump moves plenty of air at relatively low pressure; an air fork or rear shock needs a smaller volume delivered with much more control. Choosing the right tool means looking at the gauge, valve access and how you will actually use it,…
Best Allen keys and Torx tools for MTB maintenance: eight UK options
The best Allen keys for mountain-bike maintenance are the ones that fit your bolts properly and reach them without a struggle. A folding multi-tool is useful beside the trail, but separate hex and Torx keys make repeated home-workshop jobs easier to organise. This guide compares eight options, from inexpensive three-way tools to complete metric sets.…
Best MTB sunglasses 2026: trail-ready glasses for UK mountain biking
The 100% S3 Photochromic is our Best Buy for changing UK trail light. Compare nine MTB sunglasses for lens performance, coverage, fit and value.
Best MTB grips 2026: 10 lock-on grips for comfort and control
Compare ten MTB grips by diameter, shape and clamp design, with DMR DeathGrip 2 our all-round pick and options for smaller budgets and larger hands.
Best cassette removal tools 2026: 8 options for MTB workshops
The best cassette removal tool is the one that matches your cassette fitting and works with the driver you already own. A £10 socket can be a better workshop buy than a more expensive handled tool if it also fits your torque-wrench setup. Best cassette removal tools: shortlisted Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool —…
Best MTB hip packs 2026: 10 waist packs for UK trails
The best MTB hip packs carry trail essentials without covering your whole back. Larger models can also carry water and a compact spare layer. That can make them more comfortable than a backpack on warm climbs, while the low lumbar position keeps the load close to the rider when the trail becomes rough. A useful…
Best bike grease for MTB maintenance: eight assembly, bearing and seal options
The best bike grease is the one specified for the job, rather than the most expensive tube on the shelf. An MTB workshop may need assembly grease, a bearing grease or a specialist seal lubricant, but those are not interchangeable labels. This guide compares eight orderable UK options and explains where each fits. These are…