Opinion

We need to kill the derailleur hanger and embrace UDH

Why aren't downhill and enduro part of the Olympics?

If XC is in, why aren't other mountain bike disciplines?
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6 things I learnt from winning the XC National Championships Masters category

Rach learnt plenty of lessons from her maiden cross-country season, before becoming the British Female Masters national champion
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Why I think Trek's new Slash+ eMTB spells the end for human-powered enduro bikes

Converging eMTB and non-assisted bike weights signals the death of long-travel enduro rigs
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Where did all the cool Tour de France bikes go?

If you don’t want a slightly aero and reasonably light bike in exchange for a lot of money, you’re out of luck with the big brands
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Victor Campenaerts is my dream BikeRadar tech writer

Belgium's biggest bike nerd has a place in my heart and BikeRadar's
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Why is there no new Specialized Stumpjumper EVO? We might just have to be patient...

Have the big ‘S’ given up on the most exciting Stumpjumper of all?
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Are eMTBs ruining our trails?

Are electric mountain bike riders spoiling it for everyone else?
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New Shimano XTR Di2? Here’s our wish list for Shimano’s next-generation electronic mountain bike groupset

Hallucinations, injuries, rain and gladiatorial hike-a-bikes | 9 lessons from my first sadistically tough ultra-endurance race 

How did Oscar fare in the 850km Seven Serpents? 
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With Fox’s new SpeedSuit spotted at Fort William, is mountain biking about to enter an aero era?

Just how tight is too tight for the downhill brigade?
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Aluminium can be faster than carbon and 5 more takeaways from testing alloy wheelsets

Why choose carbon when alloy is this good?
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Analysis | Does anyone really want ebike motor power to increase?

Government consultation to double motor power and introduce throttles receives mixed reception
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Adventure doesn't have to be epic

The first person to ride a singlespeed mountain bike round the world explains his bikepacking ethos
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Bikepacking in Cuba taught me bikes can always be fixed, never turn down food, hide pesos in your handlebar and more

Six lessons from a Christmas in Cuba
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Simon says: The UCI must stop banning things just because they look weird

Cycling needs clear and stable rules if the sport is to develop
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4 reasons why a glossy paintjob will always be better than a matt finish

Delicate finishes should be kept out of cycling
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Three things I want to see from a new Giant TCR – and three I don’t

BikeRadar’s TCR obsessive has his say on a potential new model
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The winter bike is dead – and Zwift is to blame

Strava and disc brakes are co-conspirators
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The worst waterproof is one you don't want to wear – and 5 more lessons from a winter testing jackets

Essential tips for buying a new waterproof jacket
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Expensive bib tights aren't always the best choice | 6 lessons I learned testing tights this winter

You don't have to spend a fortune for comfort, warmth and performance
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Dear bike brands, please stop designing bikes without seat tubes

Designers shouldn't be afraid to try new things... but this is nothing new
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Orange Bikes helped shape my MTB story – and I'm far from alone

With Orange calling in the administrators, Alex Evans reflects on how the Yorkshire company became one of the most influential brands in mountain biking
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Simon says: 7 things I want from a new SRAM Red AXS groupset

Is it time to wave goodbye to integrated chainrings and the 10t cog?
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