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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…
Best women’s electric mountain bikes 2026: nine eMTBs for UK riders
The best women’s electric mountain bikes 2026 are not watered-down versions of men’s bikes. They are eMTBs that fit properly, put the controls within easy reach and give the rider the right balance of power, grip and handling for the trails they actually ride. For some riders, that will be a women-specific frame with an…
Best eMTB for UK Trail Centres 2026: eMTBs for Green, Blue, Red and Black Routes
The best eMTB for UK trail centres is not automatically the bike with the most suspension, the largest battery or the most powerful motor. It is the bike that suits the routes you actually ride. A rider spending most weekends on flowing blue trails and forest tracks has very different needs from someone tackling black-graded…
Trek calls for stricter eMTB speed limits to protect trail access
Trek has adopted its own voluntary eMTB speed limits in the United States and is calling on other bike manufacturers to follow its lead. All Trek electric mountain bikes sold in the US will remain within the American Class 1 category. That means pedal assistance up to a maximum of 20mph and no throttle. The…
E-Bike Positive trust mark launches after 84% admit legal e-bike confusion
A new UK e-bike safety trust mark has launched after polling found that 84% of Britons were not confident they could distinguish a road-legal e-bike from an illegally modified machine. The E-Bike Positive trust mark brings verified e-bike brands and approved retailers together under one consumer-facing scheme. It is intended to help buyers identify e-bikes…
Best eMTB in the Balfe Bikes sale: 10 electric mountain bike deals worth buying
The best eMTB in the Balfe Bikes sale is currently the Trek Fuel EXe 9.5, which drops from £5,550 to £2,749. That is a saving of £2,801 on a carbon-framed lightweight electric mountain bike with a quiet TQ motor and 150mm of front suspension. It is not the only deal worth considering. Balfe’s Bikes currently…
Can You Charge an eMTB From a Portable Power Station?
Yes, you can charge an eMTB from a portable power station, but there are a few important things to understand before you rely on one for a weekend away. A portable power station can be genuinely useful for electric mountain bike riders, especially if you are camping, staying in a van, riding somewhere without easy…
Peaty’s Holeshot BioFibre Tubeless Tyre Sealant Review
Peaty’s Holeshot BioFibre Tubeless Tyre Sealant is designed to repair punctures without relying on the microplastic fibres used in some sealant formulas. Instead, it combines water-based latex with biodegradable fibres and sealing particles intended to gather around a puncture and create a fast, durable seal. That environmental angle is welcome, but tubeless sealant ultimately has…
Troy Lee Designs Ruckus Shorts Review
The Troy Lee Designs Ruckus shorts are designed for trail, enduro and eMTB riders who want a durable riding short without an excessively loose or heavy fit. They sit between lightweight summer shorts and more protective downhill clothing, with enough room for knee pads while retaining a tidy shape on the bike. That balance was…
Endura MT500 D3O Ghost Knee Pads Review
The Endura MT500 D3O Ghost knee pads are designed for riders who want certified protection without the weight, heat and restriction of a traditional enduro knee guard. They combine an extremely flexible D3O Ghost insert with a lightweight sleeve, breathable rear mesh and a long cut that extends from above the knee towards the upper…
Coast Optics Echo Sunglasses Review
The Coast Optics Echo sunglasses are designed to bring the wide-lens performance of the brand’s Nita glasses to riders with smaller faces. They use a compact Bio-TR90 frame, interchangeable cylindrical lenses and grippy contact points intended to keep the glasses secure during mountain biking, gravel riding and other outdoor use. This review of the Coast…
Best eMTB protection 2026: back protectors, chest protectors and pads for UK trail riding
Electric mountain bikes are heavier, faster uphill than many riders expect, and often ridden for longer than an analogue MTB ride of the same distance. That changes what the best eMTB protection looks like in the real world. You still need impact performance for crashes, pedal strikes and awkward low-speed tumbles, but you also need…
