Offering a more wallet-friendly entry into ceramic bearings, C-Bear’s BSA/ITA SRAM DUB bottom bracket brings smooth and efficient pedalling at a fraction of the cost of its key competitors. Thanks to its G2 design, it’s ingeniously simple to fit and, after a short break-in period, it spins with little friction. However, even with the increased sealing of its AC bearings, grit has ingressed during the test period.

The E-Torqbar from Topeak is a high-end portable torque wrench that combines an ergonomic ratcheting handle with a light-up torque-reading display. While it’s expensive compared to the majority of travel-sized torque wrenches, every part of the kit is built to the highest quality, and the display makes torque readings unmistakable. It's a great bit of kit.

Surly is a brand that's renowned for its steel and often unique off-road frames that range such as the Bridge Club and the Grappler. Its UK-based two-day bikepacking event, the Surly100, invites riders of all off-road bike types to tackle 100 miles starting, and finishing at a pub. Here are all of the details.

32er. Thirty twoer. Whatever it'll be called, big wheels are once again becoming a strong talking point in off-road cycling with 750d being found on niche, production bikes. DirtySixer, the brand behind the 36-inch AllRoad Mark II has plans to make mountain bike wheels even larger.

Modern cross-country mountain biking is gnarly, there are no two ways about it and Fox is moving away from the down-country-friendly 34 Step-Cast and bringing an all-new chassis with the 34 SL without adding grams. There's more than a new lower, so read on for more.

Boasting more suspension travel than previous versions, the Orbea Wild H10 has proven to be an absolute bruiser of a machine. With its smooth almost weldless alloy frame, bosch drive system, and spot-on build kit, it dispatches the rowdiest of descents with ease while being an equally as accomplished climber. Though its long wheelbase and big wheels make it a handful in the corners, it's not as light as Orbea may lead you to believe; it’s not without a few minor setbacks.

When it was released at Eurobike 2024, DJI's Avinox drive system shook up the e-mountain bike space. The brand not only managed to package big power in a lightweight system but also brought serious integration. However, Paprika 53 shows that such power isn't reserved just for e-MTBs, as the brand has unveiled its DJI-powered Model 25 GT.

POC's Tectal and Kortal helmets have become mainstays in the helmet space, known for their tech-heavy emphasis on safety. Today, the brand with roots deep in snow sports has unveiled its newest mountain bike-specific helmet, the Cularis. This helmet joins its existing range and benefits from ventilation and safety technology advancements.

With the updated Jeffsy and the release of the Decoy SN MX, YT Industries has been on a bit of a stormer recently and has kept the momentum going by offering up to 50% off of a range of selected bikes. It's safe to say, now is the best time to buy a brand-new YT Industries mountain bike.

Hot on the heels of the recently unveiled 34 SL cross-country fork, Fox has announced a further two new forks. The first is a new 36 that's received a well-deserved update, ushering in a new air spring and chassis, and the 36 SL, which gets a similar treatment to the 34 SL. Here's everything you need to know.