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Charlie Hatton performs at UCI DH World Championships in Fort William, Scotland on August 05, 2023

Why are the British so good at downhill?

British downhill racers have been topping the world’s race podiums in huge numbers since the early days of mountain biking – but, for a land with only tiny mountains, how did it happen?

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Topeak Nano Shock shock pump review £30.00

Small and basic, but a lifesaver if the time calls for it

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Topeak's electric pump, Vittoria's XC mud tyre + more

Here's the latest Five Cool Things we're testing ahead of their full reviews, plus the week's top stories

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Gravel is better without tech

Rebecca reckons that simplicity is the real 'spirit of gravel'

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Sportful Supergiara 2 bibshorts review £150.00

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Is this all the bike you need? Canyon's Spectral AL and more

A simple alloy mountain bike, e-gravel goodness and an electronic inflator as well as this week's best stories.

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How Tahnee Seagrave’s race winning Orbea Rallon was made

As Orbea’s unique new Rallon downhill (but also enduro) beast has finally been unveiled, we managed to get an exclusive insight into its creation and backstory

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How to get your mountain bike ready for summer

Get your mountain bike summer-ready in eight simple steps.

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Gravel suspension will make you faster

Gravel riders seek compliance, but why not suspension? Here's why I think suspension is the way forwards for gravel, and not just for elite riders

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Carbon Wasp Truffle-120 frameset review £2950.00

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Ride Concepts unveils first ever mountain bike helmets

The Mips-equipped Dissent and Deploy helmets mark a new direction for Ride Concepts, the brand saying its new lids are "overbuilt in the best way possible"