Bluffer’s guide

Classic bike rear suspension can have a little more complexity than modern set-ups. Here’s what you need to know to keep things going up and down, not side to side…

TECH Q&A Our test team answer your mechanical queries CLIPLESS CLUES How do I fit Shimano SPD cleats properly, step by step, like a pro bike fit? Tom from Jakarta, via email Cleat position is so perso

(frame, shock, ISCG mount & headset, exc. shipping & tax) Our MBUK TV presenter has been experimenting with a load of accessories While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I think we can all agree t

There’s little argument that modern trail bikes are better than ever, but can a model costing less than £2,500 really handle everything from speeding along efficiently on cross-country terrain to ripp

The first step is to set your saddle height. Your seat needs to be high enough so you can get maximum power down, but without straining to reach the pedals. As a general rule, you should have a slight

AI: FRAMES WILL ADJUST THEIR GEOMETRY AUTOMATICALLY, DEPENDING ON THE TERRAIN. Adjustable geometry is no new thing in the bike industry, with flip-chips, reach- and angle-adjust headset cups and swapp