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eMTB walk mode explained: how to use walk assist safely
eMTB walk mode is the low-speed motor assistance that helps when you are off the bike and pushing. It is designed for steep ramps, rocky steps, narrow gates and sections too slippery or awkward to ride, where a 23–27kg electric mountain bike can otherwise become a stubborn dead weight. Walk assist does not turn an…
Alpinestars brings Tech-Air MX airbags to downhill mountain biking
The Alpinestars Tech-Air MX downhill airbag has moved from World Cup testing into public sale, bringing autonomous crash detection and inflatable upper-body protection to mountain biking. The £569.99 system uses a downhill-specific algorithm to decide when a rider has lost control, then deploys around the shoulders, chest, back and upper arms before impact. It is…
eMTB motor overrun explained: why power continues after you stop pedalling
eMTB motor overrun is the brief continuation of assistance after the rider reduces or stops meaningful pressure on the pedals. On a modern electric mountain bike it can help the rear wheel roll over a root, rock step or ledge when the cranks cannot complete another clean turn, but it can also surprise riders who…
Best MTB hydration packs 2026: 10 packs for UK trails
The best MTB hydration packs 2026 keep water, tools and a spare layer stable without making every descent a battle with a moving load. Reservoir size, hose access, ventilation and the way a bag fits matter more than another pocket. For eMTB riders linking extra laps or venturing further from the car, the right pack…
Whyte Karve Avinox range brings 160mm and 180mm eMTBs from £5,650
Whyte has expanded its electric mountain bike range with four Karve models built around the Avinox M2S drive system and an 800Wh battery. The new family splits into a 160mm-travel Karve trail/enduro platform and a 180mm Karve EVO, giving UK riders a choice between a full-29er chassis and a mixed-wheel gravity-focused bike. Prices start at…
FOCUS cuts prices and simplifies its 2027 JAM and SAM eMTB range
FOCUS has refreshed its core eMTB line-up for model year 2027, simplifying the names of the JAM, SAM and THRON while changing specifications, integration, colours and prices. The announcement on the FOCUS 2027 eMTB range was made on 19 August 2026, and the important point for UK buyers is that this is an update to…
Best Shimano eMTBs 2026: 6 EP600, EP801 and RS-tuned bikes worth buying
The best Shimano eMTBs in 2026 cover a surprisingly wide spread of riding, from affordable hardtails for bridleways and forest tracks to carbon enduro bikes with enough suspension for properly rough trail-centre and natural terrain. Shimano is no longer the only big name in eMTB motors. Bosch has pushed its latest Performance Line CX harder,…
Best full-suspension eMTBs under £4,000 2026: proper trail bikes without premium pricing
The best full-suspension eMTBs under £4,000 now include bikes that would have looked implausible at this price only a short time ago: carbon mainframes, 800Wh batteries, Bosch Performance Line CX motors, proper four-piston brakes and suspension packages capable of taking on rough UK trail centres rather than merely smoothing out towpaths. The important part is…
Best Bosch eMTBs 2026: CX, PX and smart system electric mountain bikes for UK riders
The best Bosch eMTBs 2026 cover far more ground than they did even a year ago. Bosch still has the familiar full-power Performance Line CX at the centre of the range, but current bikes now stretch from approachable 50Nm hardtails to 800Wh trail bikes, lighter 600Wh all-mountain builds and long-travel enduro machines that can unlock…
Peaty’s Monarch Saddle launches with fully serviceable design from £69.99
Peaty’s has launched the Monarch Saddle, a new mountain bike saddle built around a refreshingly practical idea: when it starts creaking, you should be able to service it rather than replace it. The Peaty’s Monarch Saddle is available in two versions, priced at £69.99 with 4130 CrMo rails and £89.99 with lighter Ti-MX rails. Both…
Best eMTB summer tyres 2026: the best front and rear tyres for dry UK trails
The best eMTB summer tyres 2026 should make an electric mountain bike feel quicker on firm trails without turning the front end into a gamble. The cleanest way to choose them is to stop treating front and rear tyres as the same job. The front has to steer, brake and hold a line; the rear…
Best MTB helmets 2026: 10 award winners for UK trail and eMTB riding
Choosing the best MTB helmets 2026 has to offer is not as simple as picking the helmet with the longest feature list or the highest price. The right lid depends on how you ride, how much coverage you want and, above everything else, whether it fits your head properly. For UK mountain bikers, that can…
