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New SmartMousse system promises no more pinch flats
SmartMousse? Sounds like something for my hair? No, it’s a new wheel protection system from MrWolf that positively guarantees an end to punctures.
New Schwalbe Hans Dampf contains exactly 50% more grrr
You can see traces of the old Schwalbe Hans Dampf knobble array in the new version but it's fair to say that the tyre has…
The new £75 Endura SingleTrack II helmet
Endura have only been doing helmets for a year but already they're after improving them. Check out the new Endura SingleTrack II helmet.
TyreWiz is like ShockWiz for your tyres, no really
You will probably have heard of ShockWiz - the suspension assessing bolt-on from Quarq. Well, now they've done one for your tyres with TyreWiz.
Are the new Syncros Silverton hoops the future for wheels?
Syncros has released the 'future' of mountain bike wheels in the shape of the Syncros Silverton SL, featuring a seamless carbon construction.
Hunt Wheels for mountain bikes 25mm, 30mm and 33mm internal widths
Normally known for their reliable and high performance road and gravel offerings, Hunt Wheels has now introduced three mountain bike specific wheel options.
Could you be a product reviewer? Tell us about your mountain bike shoes!
Do you ride mountain bikes? Do you wear shoes? If the answer to either of those questions is ‘no’, we can’t help you. But if…
OneUp to bring out world’s shortest long-travel dropper post
The new OneUp Dropper post claim's to pack loads more drop travel into a shorter space than any other rival dropper post. Here's the full…
2019 RockShox BoXXer to come in 29in and 27.5in – but no coil option
The latest 2019 RockShox BoXXer World Cup and RC suspension forks have had a major revamp both inside and out to create a whole new…
New Funn UpDown promises to eliminate the problems other droppers have
Sea Otter sees the launch of the new Funn UpDown dropper post. This new version sees a complete revision of the internals.
2019 Fox 36 gets more damping adjustment and less offset
Taking its cues from Fox's EVOL 34 fork, the new Fox 36 EVOL has a larger negative chamber resulting in a plusher, more linear first
Over 20 years since its debut the Marzocchi Bomber Z1 is back
Few forks are as iconic as the 1997 Marzocchi Bomber Z1. Well, it's back! This time as more affordable fork for riders who prize durability.
New RockShox SID with Gripshift lockout and phone app setup
The new RockShox SID forks get the DebonAir air spring treatment and move to the Charger 2 damper. There's also something called a Dig Valve.
Cane Creek Helm 29 for big wheeling tweakers
Known for their Double Barrel rear shocks, Cane Creek are diving into the world of suspension forks with the 140-170mm travel Cane Creek Helm.
Four new mountain bike tyres from… Goodyear!
The full details of Goodyear's new mountain bike tyre range including prices and a synopsis of what each of the four tyre designs are for.
Formula Neopos are volume spacers with a trick up their sleeve
Formula Neopos are volume spacers made from closed-cell foam rather than plastic they can offer something that other volume spacers can't.
Limited edition Bell Fasthouse helmets look sick
New colours for trail and DH lids in conjunction with MX legends Fasthouse. What house? Fasthouse! Do yourself a Google and see for yourself.
Dakine Hot Laps bumbags and frame-strap packs
New Dakine Hot Laps collection compromises various sized lumbar packs (bumbags) and a frame- or saddle-strap pack. Enduro-tastic!
GoPro launch a new Hero camera and it’s under £200
GoPro pretty much single handedly carved the boom for action cameras, becoming the go-to brand. But while the limelight might still be on GoPro’s all-singing…