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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…
Best MTB gloves 2026: 10 trail, winter and wet-weather picks
The best MTB gloves give you reliable contact with the grips without distracting you from the trail. That might mean a thin, unpadded palm for summer riding, a warmer back for cold descents or a waterproof membrane for hours of rain. Fit comes before any of those details: a glove that bunches under the hand…
Best electric trekking bikes 2026: 8 SUV e-bikes for UK riding
Eight of the best electric trekking bikes and SUV e-bikes for UK riding, from practical equipped hardtails to full-suspension models with racks, lights and mudguards.
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 MTB shoes 2026: 10 flat and clipless trail shoes
The best MTB shoes 2026 are the ones that make the pedal disappear beneath your feet. Flat-pedal shoes need sticky rubber, a stable platform and protection against impacts. Clipless shoes need predictable cleat positioning, support around the mechanism and an outsole that remains useful when the trail forces you to walk. For eMTB riding, support…
Best lightweight eMTBs 2026: 10 bikes for UK trails
Ten of the best lightweight eMTBs 2026, covering affordable carbon trail bikes, subtle TQ enduro machines and full-power assistance with lower weight.
Best eMTB trail tyres UK 2026: 10 front and rear options
Choosing the best eMTB trail tyres for UK riding starts with getting the front and rear of the bike working together. The front needs to hold a line, remain predictable across uneven ground and support braking loads. The rear must transfer motor assistance into climbing traction, control speed and cope with repeated impacts. A good…
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,…
