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Is Avinox’s super powerful motor too much for gravel? The Megamo Along e-gravel bike boasts the drive system everyone is talking about, plus clearance for 50mm tyres

Megamo has brought the very latest Avinox drive systems to gravel with its new Along e-gravel bike. But might this be too much for humbler gravel riding?

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 17:00
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Scott goes Bold with new Spark RC featuring reworked integrated shock design

New cross-country bike takes a leaf out of Scott-aquired Bold Cycles' book chasing a lower centre of gravity

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 15:00
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Downhill tech comes to… gravel? Rimpact unveils gravel-specific Tuned Mass Damper

The TMD Gravel claims to bring a smoother ride to all types of gravel bikes

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 12:47
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“Most cargo bikes are built to haul stuff. Levo 4 X is built to haul ass”: The Specialized Levo 4 X goes bikepacking

If there's not already enough versions of Specialized's Levo 4 around, the brand has unveiled another and it's primed for bikepacking adventures and yes, it's a Levo 4 but with racks

Tue, Jun 09, 2026 17:00
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Targeting stiffness, weight savings and power transfer, Orbea’s updated Oiz is shaped to be an XC powerhouse… and there’s not a 32-inch wheel in sight

A smaller forge aluminium linkage and more efficient carbon compaction modernises Orbea's cross-country platform

Thu, Jun 04, 2026 15:00
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After Porsche-owned Fazua’s demise, YT Industries confirms it will still provide parts and support for customers with Fazua-equipped e-MTBs

In a fresh statement, YT Industries has confirmed that it'll continue its support for its Fazua-equipped Decoy SN e-MTBs

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 15:50
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A complete overhaul makes Revel’s Ranger a Downcountry ripper

More travel, a more relaxed geometry and a fresh lick of paint

Tue, Jun 02, 2026 15:00
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Close encounter of the best kind? Introducing the Taken Encounter

It was April 2026 when I first saw one. Standing alone in a tent at Sea Otter, taking in the sights and the sounds, when suddenly out of nowhere it appeared! The Taken Encounter! It was like nothing I had seen before, yet it looked strangely familiar

Fri, May 29, 2026 17:46
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‘Hard Country’ is Whyte’s new e-MTB genre as it unveils the Avinox-powered Karve

And the brand brings two fresh regular mountain bikes primed with friendly asking prices

Fri, May 29, 2026 10:00
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YT Industries expands its Avinox M2S-powered e-MTB line up with prices starting at £4,499

Four new bikes, same powerful motor and more affordability

Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00
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Enduro? Downhill? Freeride? The new Canyon Torque is built to do it all

And with it, the brand claims that top-level performance doesn't need a carbon frame or electronic shifting

Thu, May 28, 2026 10:00
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Manitou’s updated Mezzer Gen 2 suspension fork aims for “long travel perfection” with two chassis options

Freshly updated enduro fork claims industry leading stiffness and class leading weight

Wed, May 27, 2026 07:00
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Mondraker’s new alloy-framed Anark mountain bike is bred for gravity thrills

New gravity mountain bike is inspired by Mondraker's downhill and trail bikes, and is built for nothing but gravity fed fun

Mon, May 25, 2026 15:00
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“Power is not about excess, but about possibility”: Avinox hits back at big-power naysayers in new statement

Upon the release of its new drive systems, Avinox's huge power figures have been a huge talking point, so some's dismay. The brand has aimed to clear up the scepticism in a fresh statement

Tue, May 19, 2026 11:10
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Canyon’s Grizl gets cheaper with new alloy gravel bike starting at £1,249

Canyon has brought the carbon goodness of the Grizl to a friendlier price point with an alloy frame

Tue, May 19, 2026 10:44
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Peaty’s Monarch grips go Pro with mixed rubber compound and core cutout

Two fresh grips claim to boost vibration reduction and durability at a slightly higher price

Thu, May 14, 2026 17:00
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Rocky Mountain’s new Altitude Powerplay 3 e-MTB gets is peak power boosted to 1000W

New e-MTB receives updated motor and dons concentric suspension layout

Tue, May 12, 2026 16:00
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In response to Avinox power, Bosch beefs its motor output to 120Nm

The e-bike motor race is hotting up as Bosch brings more power to its CX and CX-R drive systems

Fri, May 01, 2026 09:00
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Sub-10kg XC bikes might be the new standard: Canyon’s new Lux weighs in at just 9.82kg

With adjustable anti-squat and a sub 10kg overall weight, are we facing a new wave of superlight cross-country bikes? While still a fair bit chunkier than the new 8.5kg Specialized Epic 9, Canyon's latest XC bike is still far more feathery than most

Thu, Apr 30, 2026 10:00
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Specialized boasts its new Epic 9 is the lightest production full suspension XC MTB ever, tipping the scales at just 8.5kg

Specialized's new Epic 9 is here, and is backed up with a lot of progressive claims... and a ridiculously feathery weight

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 17:00
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SRAM brings improved sealing to the Ochain… but it’s only available for SRAM and Bosch interfaces

Fresh gaskets and seals boost the Ochain's service interval to 200 hours

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 15:00
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Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset “improves performance in every area” and gets built-in pressure sensor

String spokes, aero gains and widths to support fat tyres. Scribe's new wheelsets are destined for modern gravel and prices start at £999

Tue, Apr 28, 2026 12:46
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Cotic’s new Jeht claims to bring e-MTB-inspired handling to a regular mountain bike platform

Cotic ditches droplink in favour of Rocketlink, inspired by the brand's e-mountain bike

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 10:00
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Specialized pulls the cover off heavily teased Demo 11 with new HighGear and OBB linkage

The most anticipated downhill bike on the market is finally official, and it gets an very different suspension layout

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 17:00
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SRAM hasn’t totally ditched the mech hanger with S-Series drivetrain refresh

SRAM revitalises its hanger-equipped drivetrains for more affordable upgrades

Tue, Apr 21, 2026 11:47
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Specialized says new Levo 4 Evo puts the ‘E’ in enduro, and you can even convert your regular Levo

The Levo goes full enduro with 170mm of rear wheel travel... but it doesn't get a boost in power

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 17:00
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“We wanted to move away from the white lines and marginal gains”: Look’s new G85 Cezal combines road precision with MTB spirit

Look's latest gravel bike is built for the rule breakers with gravel specific geometry, catering to riders new and experienced

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 14:00
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Maxxis goes all in on 32″ wheels with new tyre range and all-new Aspen AT

32" wheels are here to stay, and now tyres are available to suit more bike types

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 13:00
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Bell steps into the three-quarter helmet game with the 3QTR Air Mips, promising extra ventilation

There's also the new Full-Air Mips, built to blend full coverage with pedal-friendly performance

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 16:00
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Specialized’s third-generation Ambush helmet is built to be forgotten

Winning a five-star Virginia Tech rating, the Ambush three claims to solve all helmet-based problems

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 17:00
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CushCore’s $299 Rotary Tyre Tool may one day spell the end of our tyre installation woes… but you can’t buy it in the UK (yet)

Easy tyre and insert fitting is here... but just for professional mechanics, and the price is sky high! We're very much hoping the technology could trickle down, though

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 17:00
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Tired of e-bike everything? The BMC Twostroke 01 Is pure cross-country simplicity

With all the ‘E’ news today, it’s nice to get a bit of a palate cleanser in the form of a new BMC Twostroke. An unapologetic, ultra-lightweight XC bike built to tackle everything from local trails to World Cup races

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 16:00
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Reserve’s new 30|XC cross-country wheelset gets pedal kickback-reducing Degrees of Freedom tech

Reserve's lastest cross-country wheelset promise to keep up with the ever increasing technicality of modern XC racing

Wed, Apr 08, 2026 17:00
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DT Swiss’s new 1700 wheel line gets Degrees of Freedom system as standard

Each wheelset also receives 'category-specific' asymettrical rim designs

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 15:00
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Starling’s Girder MTB is gurt heavy with its I-beam downtube

Yep, that is an I-beam welded on, and a crazy take on tuned mass dampers

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 10:00
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TDM unveils ‘world’s first’ F1-style KERS system for e-MTB, promising to extend range by up to 100km

New motor promises all of the range, and may spell the future of e-bikes everywhere

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 07:00
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Shand’s revived Stramash gravel bike gets UDH dropouts compatible with T-Type, Rohloff and belt-driven drivetrains

Shand's do-it-all gravel bike is absolutely brimming with features, including huge UDH compatibility and multi-fit BB

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 09:00
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BikeLive is back for 2026, including the revival of the big road.cc Rideout! Here’s how BikeLive can help organise the perfect cycling event in 2026

road.cc's parent company is increasing its presence at events in 2026, and can even organise big cycling days out for your company. Read on to find out more

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 09:05
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Teewing gives us our best look yet at its upcoming Avinox-equipped Flux enduro e-MTB

After its Turbo Force, Teewing has been working on a high-pivot enduro e-MTB, and this is the best tease we've had on it yet

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 11:45
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Stiffer (but not too stiff) and more user-friendly: Fox launches freshly updated 38 suspension fork, and it’s impressed already on our first ride

Fox's enduro suspension fork gets a well deserved glow-up with tuned stiffness, and fresh internals. Here's what we think so far after a brief blast on the trails with the Factory version

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 16:00
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“The fastest gravel wheel family ever built”: Roval launches Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III, claiming aero gains and sub-1,100g weight

Specialized-owned brand says Terra Aero CLX is its fastest gravel wheelset ever, while Terra CLX is its lightest and most compliant gravel option yet

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 16:00
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Mondraker enters the Avinox chat with revamp of flagship Zendit electric mountain bike

Mondraker says the new Zendit represents 11 years of electric mountain bike development, and looking at some of the design features, we believe it! It’s just a shame the same amount of time didn’t go into naming it...

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 16:00
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Developed for modern gravel racing, Fulcrum’s Sharq GR and Sonic GR are optimised for 47-50mm tyres… and can fit up to 76mm

The brand also delves deep into the advantages that wide rims and fat tyres offer

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 15:00
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Look moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach, and introduces fresh range of gravel-specific pedals

Fresh batch of pedals are built for all types of gravel riding

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:00
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Aligning with modern gravel, Salsa’s new Flyway is shaped for racing and adventure

New racy gravel bike from Salsa comes with all of the mounts for luggage capacity, and flexy rear end tube shapes for comfort

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 14:00
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“The thinnest dual-sided MTB clips on the market”: OneUp unveils super slim XC Clip Pedals that are fully SPD-compatible and weigh just 303g for the pair

OneUp has just graduated from the Colin Chapman school of engineering with its new, super-slim XC Clip Pedals, keeping the weight down and the stack low

Thu, Mar 05, 2026 10:25
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‘All-Mountain’ or enduro in disguise? The 2026 Lapierre Overvolt AM CF breaks cover, and it’s surprisingly mellow

The new 'All-Mountain' bike looks to fit firmly into the enduro segment, but was created with input from E-XC champion Jerome Gilloux. Does this bike have an identity crisis? Let's unpack the finer details

Wed, Mar 04, 2026 16:53
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Kona’s LBF is built to push drop bar boundaries in a serious blend of gravel and MTB

A drop handlebar, four piston brakes, a dropper post and 100mm suspension fork. The Legend of Big Fork isn't just gravel, or MTB, rather, it pushes boundaries

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 08:00
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Race Face’s carbon Era eMTB wheels get 130Nm hub rating and lifetime warranty

Fresh carbon hoops built especially for e-mountain bikes are built to cope with high torque and achieve rim-specific constructions

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 10:04
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The all new upgraded Giant Stance E+ and Liv Embolden E+ e-mountain bikes get bigger forks, more torque and better motors

Giant and Liv's mid-range XC and singletrack bikes now have more travel and meatier motors, the latter thanks to the new Giant SyncDrive Pro 3X motor delivering 100Nm of torque on the top two models in each range

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 17:00
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