I have to admit, the Enduro format (not to be confused with the UK misuse of the term for endurance racing) has always appealed.

A discipline designed to test allround r

Orange’s Patriot is one of those truly iconic bikes.

"Normally I would be up quick sharp but not this time as I landed awkwardly on a large root. The pain was insane and I'm not sure how I managed to get off the course.

In November, Features Editor Fi took a plunge into the gravity-reliant world of Downhill, with her first ever Uplift Day at Cwm Carn.

I decided to do the West Highland Way double because I had heard of so many others trying it but ultimately not finishing and it was this that added to the interest. I never thought of it as an ‘attempt’, I had to finish this ride.

Look, renowned for their road bike pedals and frames, are a relative new comer to the MTB market, and have come up with a pedal which seems to tick most of the boxes.

FSA’s SL-K Light range is well known for being a not too offensively priced (relatively speaking anyway) way of getting some carbon upgrades onto your bike.

We first came across these pads whilst visiti

What you need

• Crank Puller Tool
• Socket Set
• BB Wrench
• Grease
• Copperslip
• Workshop Towl

Optional materials

• New Bottom Bracket Cartridge
• Torque Wrench
• Work Stand

This arti

Reynolds Cycling are well established in the Road, Triathlon and Cyclocross circles, but their mountain range is something they’ve been building on in recent years.

My friend Neecol had the idea to copy a mate’s route and ride off road from the Welsh border to the coast in 3 days.

Two-by-ten drivetrains have exploded onto the scene since Shimano and SRAM added an extra sprocket at the back. Shimano were a little slow out of the blocks to offer a double up front (unless you wanted XTR) so companies like Rotor were quick to fill that void.

The Santa Cruz Tallboy doesn’t need much of an introduction, the carbon bike has been around for a few seasons now and it’s found its fans and admirers in great numbers. All thanks to its heady mix of light-weight, balls-out attitude, and its strength and stiffness.

Being based in Bristol, Cyclist No.1 is not just lucky enough to have one great event on our door step every year (Bristol Bike Fest), we have two with the new to last year, Bristol Oktoberfest – or the Ritchey Oktoberfest powered by Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport to use it's proper name! Which

What you need

• 8mm Socket
• Allen Key set
• Degreaser
• Large Flat Head Screwdriver
• Workshop Towl
• Bearing Grease

Optional Tools

• Crank Bros Candy Pedal Rebuild Kit
• Torque Wren

The Sombrio Pedigree is a classic shape from the free-ride inspired brand, but cut elegantly just for women. It has a slash neck and ¾ sleeves like many of their tops. There are no pockets of any kind, nor any technical features.