Workshop & maintenance

  • Best MTB chain lubes 2026: ten options for dry trails, winter mud and eMTB torque

    Best MTB chain lubes 2026: ten options for dry trails, winter mud and eMTB torque

    The best MTB chain lubes 2026 need to do more than make a drivetrain quiet for five minutes in the workstand. A good lubricant must reach the pins and rollers, survive the conditions you ride in and avoid turning dust or winter grit into an abrasive paste. Electric mountain bikes raise the stakes because motor…

  • Best MTB shock pumps 2026: 10 tools for suspension setup

    Best MTB shock pumps 2026: 10 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 MTB multi-tools 2026: ten trail-ready tools for mountain bikes and eMTBs

    Best MTB multi-tools 2026: ten trail-ready tools for mountain bikes and eMTBs

    The best MTB multi-tools 2026 are not the ones with the biggest number printed on the packaging. They are the tools that match the bolts, chain and tyre system on your actual bike, provide enough leverage to make a useful repair and remain small enough that you carry them on every ride. That matters on…

  • Best eMTB cleaning products 2026 for a cleaner, quieter electric mountain bike

    Best eMTB cleaning products 2026 for a cleaner, quieter electric mountain bike

    Cleaning an electric mountain bike is not just about making it presentable again. A modern eMTB collects dirt in awkward places: around the motor cover, under the downtube, inside the rear triangle, around suspension pivots and across a drivetrain working under considerably more load than it would on a normal mountain bike. In this guide…

  • Best eMTB brake pads 2026: 10 options for UK trails

    Best eMTB brake pads 2026: 10 options for UK trails

    The best eMTB brake pads start with the right fit, then the right compound for your riding. A heavier bike, repeated descents and wet UK grit can make pad choice noticeable, but no friction material can compensate for a mismatched shape, contaminated rotor or poorly maintained brake. Our overall choice is the Shimano N04C for…

  • Best tubeless sealant for eMTB 2026: 10 trail-ready options

    Best tubeless sealant for eMTB 2026: 10 trail-ready options

    The best tubeless sealant for eMTB riding is the one that suits your tyres, puncture risks and maintenance routine. A liquid that is easy to inject can make regular top-ups simple; a formula with more fibres or crystals can bring different installation requirements. Neither approach removes the need for the right casing, a sound tubeless…