Archive for the 'Mountain Biking' Category


A chat with Huw Thomas, winner of the 2012 24 Hours of Exposure

Newly crowned UK and European 24-hour Solo Champion, Huw Thomas rode the perfect race to win. We chat with him about what it took

Marin Mount Vision XM8 – first ride

All-new Quad Link 3.0 suspension design offers improved performance and lighter frame – but are the changes for the better? We find out with a first ride

Front suspension for a pump track bike?

Hi Lee, I bought the book and built one of your tracks. Then bought your MTB book and the bmx book. Now I want to buy a dedicated pumptrack bike but am trying to be cost effective. Two questions: Question 1: Do I want/need a front shock for pump track? Some things I read seem […]

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Pick the Perfect Present for Mom This Year

What happened to bar ends?

Hello Lee, I just started reading your MTB skills book. Awesome read! Only a few chapters in and have learned many new techniques. One of my favorites is the brake lever position. I moved mine as you recommended and WOW what a differance. So much better leverage and control. Anyway, I do have one question […]

Bikemagic King of the Hill Challenge

Chart your climbing throughout April to be crowned King of the Hill

Day one on the p.pump

It’s been a big year for sweet new bikes. First the Stumpjumper FSR 29 Carbon S-EVO and now a new p.bike, dubbed for now the p.pump. We rode today. Check it out: Mission Go back to a dedicated pump/jump bike. Captain America has been a great all-around bike, but, as much pump track as I […]

Behind the scenes with Danny Hart and SRAM in some pre-season testing

Pre-season testing with the SRAM BlackBox team and World Champion Danny Hart, who’ll be looking for every advantage to retain his rainbow stripes this year

Absa Cape Epic final photo gallery

Our final photo gallery from the South African Cape Epic stage race, they’re so stunning we just have to share these

Strength in Numbers trailer – latest film from Anthill Films

Strength in Numbers is the latest film from Anthills, the same people who brought us the excellent Collective and Roam.