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Hunt Enduro V3 rims go on sale separately for wheel repairs and custom builds
Hunt Enduro V3 rims are now being offered separately, giving riders a way to rebuild a damaged wheel or use the alloy rim design with a different hub. Hunt announced the standalone range on 2 September, with a US price of $119 per rim. The company’s UK store lists the 29in and 27.5in rear rims…
Best waterproof MTB jackets 2026: 10 UK trail picks
The best waterproof MTB jackets for 2026 have to deal with rain from above, spray from below and far more body heat than a walking shell normally sees. A jacket can be impressively waterproof on paper yet feel miserable on a slow eMTB climb if the cut restricts movement, the hood catches wind or there…
Best MTB elbow pads 2026: ten options for trail, enduro and eMTB riding
The best MTB elbow pads for 2026 balance useful impact protection with enough airflow and freedom of movement that they actually stay on for the whole ride. That matters on an eMTB, where the extra speed and weight can make even an ordinary trail spill more consequential, yet long assisted climbs can quickly expose a…
Best kids MTB helmets 2026: 10 helmets for young trail riders
The best kids MTB helmets for 2026 are not simply smaller adult lids with brighter colours. A child’s helmet has to fit a smaller head securely, remain comfortable enough that it is actually worn and suit the riding in front of them. A lightweight open-face helmet makes sense for family trails and blue routes; a…
Best MTB grips 2026: 10 lock-on grips for comfort and control
The best MTB grips 2026 are not necessarily the softest or the thickest. A good grip should let the front tyre communicate without forcing the hands to clamp down, stay secure when the bar is wet and match the rider’s hand size. On an eMTB, those details become more obvious because long descents, repeated braking…
How to set MTB brake levers for better eMTB control
Learning how to set MTB brake levers is one of the quickest ways to improve comfort and control on an eMTB. The goal is not to copy a professional rider’s steep lever angle; it is to place each blade where one index finger can brake strongly while the wrist stays neutral and the other fingers…
How to bed in eMTB brakes: a safe step-by-step guide
Learning how to bed in eMTB brakes is essential after fitting new pads, rotors or both. Controlled stops transfer a thin, even layer of pad material onto the rotor, building consistent friction. Skip the process and a correctly installed brake can still feel weak, noisy or inconsistent. The exact sequence varies by manufacturer, so use…
Best cadence for an eMTB: how fast should you pedal on UK trails?
The best cadence for an eMTB is not the fastest speed your legs can manage. For most steady climbs, 70–90 revolutions per minute (rpm) is a useful starting range, but roots, rocks, grip and pedal clearance will often force you to slow down. The aim is to keep the motor working smoothly without spinning so…
Selle Italia takes the SLR saddle off-road with new SLR XC range
Selle Italia has moved one of its best-known road saddle families into mountain biking with the new Selle Italia SLR XC range. Unveiled around the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships on 27 August, the five-model line is aimed at cross-country and marathon riders rather than broad, heavily padded trail-bike comfort. The shape is recognisably…
How to check eMTB battery health and know when capacity is fading
Knowing how to check eMTB battery health starts with separating charge percentage from usable capacity. An eMTB battery can still charge to 100 per cent while storing noticeably less energy than it did when new. The display shows state of charge: how full the battery is now. Battery health is the remaining usable capacity compared…
Nicolai R20 MGU AON Edition: 200mm e-downhill bike revealed
The Nicolai R20 MGU AON Edition takes a simple, slightly unhinged question seriously: what happens if a World Cup-style downhill bike can pedal itself back to the top? The answer is a limited-production 200mm e-downhill machine built around the Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit, a Gates belt and much of the geometry and rear-suspension thinking used by the…
How to transport an eMTB safely on a car rack
Learning how to transport an eMTB safely starts with one number: the carrier’s maximum permitted load. A modern full-power electric mountain bike can weigh 23–27kg before mud, bottles and accessories are added. Two of them can exceed the capacity of a roof rack or an older towbar carrier long before anything looks obviously overloaded. The…
