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Jagwire targets brake heat with new Pro LR3 rotors and Elite cooling-fin pads
Jagwire has introduced two new braking products aimed at riders who put serious heat into their brakes, with the launch of the Jagwire Pro LR3 Disc Brake Rotor and Jagwire Elite Disc Brake Pads. The new parts are not being marketed as e-bike-specific, but they are clearly relevant to riders using heavier bikes, riding longer…
Best beginner eMTB 2026: the smartest first electric mountain bikes for UK riders
Buying your first eMTB should feel exciting, not like being dropped into a swamp of motor numbers, battery sizes, suspension travel and geometry charts. The best beginner eMTB is not automatically the cheapest electric mountain bike, and it is not always the one with the biggest battery or most powerful motor. It is the bike…
POC Barocon Carbon: new £730 full-face MTB helmet targets modern downhill speeds
POC has launched the POC Barocon Carbon, a new carbon full-face MTB helmet designed around the rising speeds and protection demands of modern downhill racing. Priced at £730 in the UK, the Barocon Carbon sits firmly at the premium end of the full-face helmet market and is aimed at riders taking on downhill tracks, bike…
How to secure an eMTB at home, in a van and at the trail centre
Knowing how to secure an eMTB properly is one of the most important parts of electric mountain bike ownership. A good eMTB is expensive, desirable and difficult to replace quickly. It may have a high-value motor system, large battery, premium suspension, upgraded tyres, better brakes and riding kit stored nearby. That makes it attractive to…
Best trail MTB helmets 2026: 10 open-face helmets for eMTB and UK trail riding
The best trail MTB helmets are the ones that suit the riding you actually do, not just the ones with the longest spec sheets. For UK riders, that usually means a helmet that is comfortable on climbs, secure on rough descents, stable through trail-centre turns and protective enough for woodland singletrack, bridleways, natural trails and…
Do you need eMTB insurance in the UK?
eMTB insurance UK cover is not a legal requirement for most road-legal electric mountain bikes, but it can be a very sensible thing to consider. A proper eMTB can cost anywhere from £3,000 to £8,000 or more, which makes it one of the most expensive things many riders own after their car. Add in the…
What should you upgrade first on an eMTB?
Knowing what to upgrade first on an eMTB can save a lot of money. Electric mountain bikes are expensive to buy, but they can also tempt riders into spending even more on eMTB upgrades before they have worked out what the bike actually needs. New bars, shiny wheels, wireless drivetrains and carbon parts all look…
Best MTB t-shirts 2026: 10 technical trail tees and jerseys
The best MTB t-shirts 2026 should feel comfortable on a sweaty climb, stay out of the way when you move around the bike and work with the rest of your riding kit. A technical trail tee can look much like a casual T-shirt, but its fabric, rear coverage and fit make a difference once the…
Muc-Off AirMach Electric Inflator Pro Max launched for MTB, eMTB and garage use
Muc-Off has launched the Muc-Off AirMach Electric Inflator Pro Max, a more powerful rechargeable tyre inflator aimed at riders who want more battery capacity and broader usability than a tiny emergency pump. The new electric inflator sits above Muc-Off’s smaller AirMach Electric Mini Inflator Pro and is designed for bikes, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and cars.…
Hardtail vs full-suspension eMTB: which is right for UK trails?
Choosing between a hardtail vs full-suspension eMTB is one of the most important decisions you will make when buying an electric mountain bike. It affects price, comfort, maintenance, control, battery range, climbing grip and how confident the bike feels when the trail gets rough. A hardtail eMTB has front suspension but no rear shock. It…
Best MTB shorts 2026: 10 trail and eMTB choices
The best MTB shorts 2026 need to cope with constant movement, muddy spray, saddle rub and repeated washing while staying comfortable on a long ride. The right cut leaves room at the hips and thighs, works with knee pads and keeps the waistband secure when you move behind the saddle. A useful pair should feel…
Hope EVO V6Ti Mono Edition brings six-piston braking back for gravity and eMTB riders
Hope has revived one of its most recognisable brake ideas with the new Hope EVO V6Ti Mono Edition, a limited-run six-piston brake aimed squarely at downhill, enduro and electric mountain bike riders who want maximum stopping power and serious heat control. The new brake is being launched as a special edition to mark 20 years…
