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eMTB drivetrain wear explained: why electric mountain bikes eat chains and cassettes
eMTB drivetrain wear can feel brutal if you are coming from a normal mountain bike. One minute the bike is shifting cleanly, the next the chain is skipping under power, the cassette looks hooked, and the bill for a chain, cassette and chainring is far larger than expected. It is one of the hidden costs…
Best full-face MTB helmets 2026: 10 trail and bike-park picks
The best full-face MTB helmets balance the coverage you want on descents with the fit, ventilation and weight you can live with throughout the ride. For a day of uplift laps that may mean a substantial gravity helmet; for a long enduro loop it may mean an airy design that stays comfortable on the climbs.…
How the Ford Ranger PHEV Helps Keep Your eMTB Charged on Every Adventure
Electric mountain bikes have changed what a proper ride day can look like. Bigger climbs, longer loops, repeated descents and weekend trips to trail centres are all more achievable when you have assistance on your side. The bikes themselves are more capable than ever too, with many of the machines in our best eMTB 2026…
Specialized Turbo Levo X adds bikepacking cargo capacity to the full-power Levo platform
Specialized has launched the new Specialized Turbo Levo X, a full-power electric mountain bike built for riders who want proper trail performance with enough carrying capacity for bigger off-road days. Officially listed as the S-Works Levo 4 X, the new bike takes the latest Levo 4 platform and adds front and rear cargo racks for…
Best tubeless sealant for eMTB 2026: 10 trail-ready options
The best tubeless sealant for eMTB riding is the one that suits your tyres, puncture risks and maintenance routine. A liquid that is easy to inject can make regular top-ups simple; a formula with more fibres or crystals can bring different installation requirements. Neither approach removes the need for the right casing, a sound tubeless…
DJI Power 1000 Mini Review
The DJI Power 1000 Mini is not an eMTB product in the traditional sense, but it makes a lot of sense for electric mountain bikers. If you ride from campsites, sleep in a van, spend weekends away, film rides with cameras and drones, or simply want a way to top up an eMTB battery away…
Specialized 3.1 Motor Review
The Specialized 3.1 motor is one of the biggest reasons the latest Turbo Levo feels like such a serious full-power eMTB. It is not just a small update to the previous Specialized system. It brings more torque, more peak power, a new Auto mode, improved customisation and a ride feel that can move from smooth…
Michelin e-Wild eMTB Tyres Review
Michelin has taken a more deliberate approach to electric mountain bike tyres than simply putting an e-bike label on an existing MTB tread. The Michelin e-Wild eMTB tyres are built around the extra weight, torque and braking loads of full-power eMTBs, with front and rear-specific designs that are intended to do different jobs. The front…
Why tyre casing matters on eMTBs: the overlooked upgrade that changes ride feel
Why tyre casing matters on eMTBs is something many riders only fully understand after experiencing repeated punctures, vague cornering or unstable handling on rough trails. Tyre tread patterns usually get most of the attention when riders choose new rubber, but the casing underneath the tread has a huge impact on how an electric mountain bike…
Smith Pilot Mips review: premium-brand trail helmet performance for under £100
The Smith Pilot Mips is a mountain bike helmet that immediately makes sense on paper. It comes from a premium helmet and eyewear brand, weighs a claimed 370g in a medium, includes Mips rotational impact protection and costs less than £100. For newer mountain bikers, trail riders and eMTB users who want a proper off-road…
Kids Ride Shotgun Pro II Combo review: the front-row seat for mini mountain bikers
The Kids Ride Shotgun Pro II Combo is designed for mountain bike parents who want to bring their child into the ride, rather than simply carry them along behind. Instead of a rear-mounted seat or trailer, it places your child up front, between your arms, with their own mini handlebars and footrests. For family MTB…
Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt review: extra confidence without going full-face
The Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt is one of the more interesting MTB helmets to land recently because it does not sit neatly in the usual open-face or full-face categories. Instead, it brings back the 3/4 helmet format, giving riders more protection around the ears and jaw without the enclosed feel of a full-face lid.…
