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Our Pick of the Best Winter Tyres Right Now.

In the UK a winter tyre might just become your year-round tyre, so we brought together the best to see... Read More
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The New Maxxis Shorty | Everything You Need to Know.

With trails in the UK being soggy most of the year, the updated Maxxis Shorty should be as much of... Read More
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Specialized Launch Limited Edition Artist Series Chisel Frames.

The Specialized Chisel frame is to come in a limited edition element-inspired Artist Series with Air and Earth launching first.... Read More
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Michelin’s New Force and Wild AM2 Tyres | Everything You Need to Know.

Michelin have released new Force and Wild AM2 tyres with elements taken from their existing downhill and enduro offerings. The... Read More
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Tested : Merida Expert TR Dropper Post Review

With a couple of hard winters in the bag, it’s time to check on one of the least well-known dropper... Read More
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Mondraker Foxy and Crafty Carbon to Come with Telemetry Devices.

Mondraker’s Foxy and Crafty Carbon bikes will now come fitted with the brand’s own ‘MIND’ telemetry device to get your... Read More
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Granite Design Launch Their Aux Cage to Solve Your Water Bottle Issues.

In their latest release, Granite Design’s Aux Cage aim to solve your issues getting a water bottle attached to a... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s 100% Brisker Winter Glove Review.

The Brisker from 100% promises the holy grail for winter riding gloves. Warmth, without the loss of any dexterity or... Read More
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Vee Tire Co Launches the New Attack HPL Tyre.

Developed in conjunction with their downhill athletes, the Attack HPL is their latest all-round tyre. Yes, you do recognise that... Read More
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The New Nukeproof Giga | Everything You Need to Know.

Nukeproof bridge the gap between the Mega and the Dissent with the new Giga, a seriously capable big mountain machine.... Read More
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Team CRC-Nukeproof To Roll on Nukeproof Horizon Wheels.

After a mammoth stint with Mavic, Team CRC-Nukeproof will now race the 2021 season on Nukeproof’s flagship Horizon wheels. 2021... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Hope R4+ Light Review.

With a premium price tag, packed features list and the clean, engineered finish that Hope are known for, will the... Read More
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Tested : Joe’s Leatt DBX 5.0 Waterproof Shorts Review

A good waterproof short will keep the worst of the weather off you, so Joe has been seeing how the... Read More
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Tested : Pete’s Long Term Scrub Wheels Carbon 30 Review.

The Scrub Wheels Carbon 30 offers hand-built quality and sensible price, but can they perform over a year of riding?... Read More
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Tested : Joe’s Leatt MTB 5.0 Jacket Review.

Joe has been putting the Leatt MTB 5.0 jacket to the test to see if it can cut the mustard... Read More
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Pete’s Pick of the Best of MTB in 2020.

With plenty of kit coming through the Wideopenmag door, we pick the cream of the crop from a strong showing... Read More
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The KidsRideShotgun Tow Rope Is For Kids and Big Kids Alike

KidsRideShotgun's latest product helps kids, both big and little, get up the hills! Read More
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Manitou Launch Limited Edition Mezzer Sterling Fork

Running on the same chassis and internals as the Mezzer Pro used by Team Wideopenmag, the Mezzer Sterling is a limited edition colourway that get a full polish before painting to create the smoothest finish going. Read More
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The Cotic Jeht | Everything You Need to Know.

Cotic launch their latest model, the Jeht, to sit in between the FlareMAX and the RocketMAX as a genuine do-it-all... Read More
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Tested : Ben’s Hunt Enduro Wide Wheelset Review.

At less than £400 the Hunt Enduro Wide wheelset aim to give you race ready performance and durability at a... Read More
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The New Santa Cruz Bullit MX | Everything You Need to Know.

Santa Cruz reprise another classic name in the Bullit MX, with a long travel, mullet-wheeled e-bike to take on all... Read More
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We've out six if the best high grip tyres from @co We've out six if the best high grip tyres from @conti_mtb, @iamspecialized, @wildernesstrailbikes, @michelinbicycle, @maxxisbike and @schwalbetires to see which cuts the mustard best when things get wet and wild. 

What mud tyres do you not leave the house without?

Link to the full grouptest in the bio. 

📸 @davepricephoto and @petescullion 

#continental #wildernesstrailbikes #Michelin #maxxistires #schwalbetires #iamspecialized
Is the new @maxxisbike Shorty the UK tyre to beat? Is the new @maxxisbike Shorty the UK tyre to beat?

Full details on the updated mid-spike rubber from Maxxis in the bio. 

📸 @cammackenziephotos 

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@michelinbicycle launch two new all-mountain and t @michelinbicycle launch two new all-mountain and trail tyres in the form of the Force and Wild AM2, with plenty of tread and technology trickling down from their downhill and enduro offerings. 

For the full skinny, head to the link in the bio. 

📸 @florentgiffardphoto 

#Michelin #MichelinWild
@pygabikes have built a modern retro Hyrax with a @pygabikes have built a modern retro Hyrax with a nod to the classic Iron Horse FS Works with plenty of purple anodising.

With a solid nod to the past and their racing heritage, Pyga Mountainbikes have build a special, one-off retro themed Hyrax dripping with all the best modern parts.

What do you think yo the retro look?

For the full feature, head to the link in the bio. 

#pygamountainbikes #pygahyrax #dreambuild #retro
@MisspentSummers are back with more golden, printe @MisspentSummers are back with more golden, printed yearbook action in 'Meltdown'.

With 2020 being somewhat of a fly in the ointment as racing years go, the team at Misspent Summers have put their usually run of quality yearbooks into one.

“Meltdown” packages everything into a beautifully designed and illustrated 244-page coffee table book

All the relevant info in the bio. 

#MisspentSummers #meltdown #ucidownhillworldcup #enduroworldseries #ucicrosscountryworldcup #ucidownhillworldchampionships #printaintdead
"Hate. Maybe that’s too strong of a term for it "Hate.

Maybe that’s too strong of a term for it, but there has been a lot of negativity cropping up in mountain biking in the last year. The massive increase of people using the outdoors has led to clashes between user groups, and that in turn has caused trail closures to riders in some places. There seems to be some hesitation to welcome all the new riders that have picked up our sport over the last year too.

I can see some of the reasons for that, but being welcoming and helping them understand what it means to be a ‘good’ mountain biker in every sense of the word is the best approach. I’ve also seen plenty of hate in forums and comments across the mountain bike world. This becomes especially noticeable when the subject is the diversity of the sport, but it’s there on so many topics.

There seems to be tension between some racers and people making money from riding in other ways, like influencers or YouTubers. To me, it all feels kind of wrong. I’ve always felt that mountain biking was a friendly sport and that’s a big part of why I love it. 

For a huge percentage, that’s still the case, but it does feel like the undercurrent of negativity is growing. I guess this is all part of the rapid growth that the sport is experiencing, but I’d love it if people took the time to really think about it and try to take a friendly, thoughtful and considered approach to stuff."

Wise Words this week comes from Mr @downtimepodcast himself, Chris Hall, with a quote so good, it wouldn't fit in one cell 🙏

Link to the full interview in the bio. 

📸 @baybutt 

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Big news for Team Wideopenmag as we launch for our Big news for Team Wideopenmag as we launch for our grand finale, 11th year running.

Ladies and gents, boys and girls. Pandemics and viruses be damned, we’re running a race team this year!

That’s right, virus or not, we’ll be running Team Wideopenmag for 2021 and once again supporting fast, young and talented riders (all in a socially distanced, mask-wearing, safe as possible way, of course!).

That’ll be for the 11th year in a row. And, that’s right, our final year after over a decade of bringing some serious talent through the ranks. 

For the full story, head to the link in the bio. 

📸 @ianleanphoto

#teamwideopenmag #mtboftheday #mtbdaily #dhbike #nukeproofbikes #redefineyourlimit #mtbiking #mtbtrail #shredder #scenery #photography #sender #epicride #jumps #turns
@ManonCarpenter and @tracy_moseley get back to bas @ManonCarpenter and @tracy_moseley get back to basics in the Highlands in this latest @mountainbikeworldwide edit.

After a lifetime of racing under their belts, Tracy Moseley and Manon Carpenter ride just for the sake of it.
While they both sport the Rainbow Stripes, riding just for fun was where it all started for Manon and Tracy, so that’s exactly what they did in a massive Highland mission with all the seasons at once.

Link to the full edit in the bio. 

📸 @rossbellphoto 

#AdventureWorldwide #ShimanoMTB #scottishhighlands
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