Last weekend's mountain biking event marked the final race of the 2023 season and despite the horrific conditions, Nino Schurter did it again and won his ninth World Cup title. However, that's not all, as the weekend's racing turned out to be a stellar show for Scott's racing team with downhiller Marine Cabirou returning after injury to end up in the third spot on the podium.

SRAM’s latest Code Ultimate Stealth brakes push the lever design boundaries while retaining all the good bits we love about the braking system. Even though there’s nothing particularly new here (well, apart from the shape, aesthetic and HS2 rotor), this iteration has become my favourite thanks to the performance. It is rather expensive and heavier than other carbon-clad brakes and needs a precise setup and tune to work at its best.

Since its inception in 2017, Lapierre's Overvolt GLP was created to break the mould that was set by current e-mountain bikes. To do so, the brand repositioned the bike's mass - the battery - to be more central in the frame, paving the way for an as-yet-to-be-seen concept. Now in its third generation, the bike has gor more battery capacity and even more suspension, creating a bike that's primed for bike park riding, and enduro racing.

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It's been a long time coming, but it's the big one! The Southern Enduro Champs in Minehead is the event that I've been working toward throughout our Team ORCC '23 series, and in this video, you'll join me as I take on seven stages at my special event.

The Rallon is a bike that's made for racing and Orbea has given it a long-awaited update. The latest version of the enduro ripper is graced with more suspension travel, new colourways, and the brand has fettled with the bike's geometry, all in a bit to make it more capable than ever before. Here's everything you need to know.

Madison, a brand known for its clothing has launched an all-new winter lineup for 2023. With this new range, the brand has partnered with the likes of Primaloft and D3O and positively, steps have also been taken in a move towards eco-friendliness.

The Ride Concepts Accomplice Boa Clip shoes prioritise comfort over day-long rides. While it delivers comfort in spades and brings the convenience of a Boa closure to a relatively friendly price, it’s not without its compromises – the shoe is warm and rather flexible, and won't please everyone. 

Unlike conventional bib shorts, Gore’s Gernflow Liner Bib Shorts+ Mens are designed to be worn under clothing. Thanks to a thinner-than-usual mesh build, they offer a second skin feel that’s breathable and almost undetectable to the eye. While the straps feel a bit too heavy-duty, they're up there with the best MTB liner shorts on the market.

Gore’s Fernflow men’s shorts are built to cope with everything mountain biking can throw at them. Thanks to a range of handy features, they more than fit the bill and their pockets are absolutely cavernous. However, the closure is a bit overdesigned and they're pricey but still a good option among the best mountain bike shorts.

Fox, the brand behind the Proframe RS amongst a host of protectives and clothing has introduced a brand new helmet to the market. The Crossframe Pro is designed to blur the lines between endurance mountain biking and gravel thanks to a range of premium features, and technology partnerships.