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Best eMTBs under £3,000 2026: proper electric mountain bikes without premium pricing
The best eMTBs under £3,000 balance trail ability, battery capacity and value. This budget can buy a capable electric mountain bike, provided you choose for your trails rather than the biggest motor or battery. At this price, there are full-power Bosch and Shimano motors, batteries as large as 800Wh, trail hardtails with dropper posts and…
Why MTB tyre pressure gauges give different readings — and which number to trust
Your floor pump says 25psi, but a handheld gauge says 23psi. That does not automatically mean the tyre has a puncture or that the digital display is correct. The gauges may have different measurement errors, the connection may have released air, or you may be comparing readings taken under different conditions. buy why do tyre…
Best MTB tubeless repair kits 2026: 8 trail tools
Eight MTB tubeless repair kits with checked offers, clear comparisons of conventional strips and proprietary plugs, and advice on making a safe trailside repair.
BikePark Wales winter downhill series: 2026/27 dates, prices and eMTB entry
BikePark Wales has announced a four-round Winter Downhill Series for 2026/27, giving MTB and eMTB riders a reason to keep the race kit handy between November and February. Race-day entry costs £64 including uplift, with a £112 weekend option adding Saturday practice uplift. The racing uses the park’s more demanding red and black natural trails.…
Danny MacAskill’s Endless Light takes a Bosch eMTB to Norway
Danny MacAskill’s Endless Light takes his eMTB riding to the granite landscape around Narvik in Norway. The new film, presented by Bosch eBike Systems, follows a summer trip built around the region’s long daylight hours rather than a race result or a new-bike launch. MacAskill says the trip fulfilled a longstanding ambition to ride Norway’s…
Best MTB floor pumps 2026: 10 accurate pumps for tyres and tubeless setup
The best MTB floor pumps 2026 make small pressure changes easy to repeat. That matters more than a huge maximum-pressure number: most modern trail and eMTB tyres live between roughly 18 and 30psi, where a cramped road-pump gauge can turn a meaningful two-psi adjustment into guesswork. High-volume barrels reduce the number of strokes needed for…
Best MTB base layers 2026: 10 UK riding picks
Ten MTB base layers for different riding conditions, with guidance on warmth, fit, merino blends, synthetic fabrics and winter layering.
Why your tubeless MTB tyre loses air overnight
A tubeless MTB tyre losing air overnight needs a little diagnosis before another dose of sealant or a new valve. The leak may be in the casing, bead seal, valve or rim tape, and the place where air escapes is not always where the problem started. Finding that route is usually more useful than replacing…
100% S3 Photochromic sunglasses review: the perfect year-round MTB lens
The 100% S3 Photochromic sunglasses adapt brilliantly to changing woodland light, stay secure on rough trails and work as a true year-round MTB lens.
How to remove and fit MTB pedals without damaging your cranks
Learning how to remove and fit MTB pedals starts with one easily missed detail: the two sides do not use the same thread. Getting that right protects the crank, whether you are changing worn flats, fitting clipless pedals or packing an eMTB for a trip. Choose the replacement system before reaching for a spanner. Our…
Troy Lee Designs Stage Pro knee pads review: Level 2 protection you can pedal in
The TLD Stage Pro knee pads combine comfortable CE Level 2 protection, secure grip and excellent breathability, although the three combined sizes will not suit every rider.
Avinox DP200 brings touchscreen and shifting controls to the handlebar
Avinox has launched the DP200 Control Display, a compact handlebar-mounted unit that combines a colour touchscreen with buttons for motor assistance and compatible electronic gears. Announced on 15 September, it gives bike brands another way to arrange the controls on their Avinox-powered models, moving the screen from the top tube to within reach of the…
