Having firmly established itself in the world of road cycling, the Lando HT is Factor’s first move into the world of cross-country mountain biking and represents its first hardtail.

Madison has not only made a name for itself through its bike wear but also cemented itself as a serious player in the eyewear world, and its Cipher Photochromic glasses are a prime example of what the brand offers. These specs tick all of the boxes expected of the best mountain bike sunglasses, however, sub-par fog resistance holds them back from getting top marks.

The Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 is the brand’s trail and enduro mtb saddle that comes with a handy tool carrier as an optional extra. Fizik has kitted this saddle with several features that up the comfort, versatility and durability but some things didn’t quite appeal to me – which I'll explain later.

The Troy Lee Designs Swelter is the brand’s aptly named winter-focused glove. It’s got all the features you would expect of a winter mitt but its serious level of insulation is built into a slim package that doesn’t skimp on bar feel. While without a doubt one of the best mountain bike gloves around, its fit could do with a bit more work and other cold-weather gloves outdo the Swelter for considerably less cash.

Gloves are essential for mountain biking. Not only do they improve bar grip but the best mountain bike gloves offer vital protection against the elements and during crashes. Some are even built to offer unparalleled bar feel and communication. Here's our curation of the very best gloves we've tested.

The news of four-time Downhill World Champion, Greg Minnaar leaving his long-time team, the Santa Cruz Syndicate shook the DH scene in December and it didn't take long for rumour mill to start turning. Today, Norco has broken its silence, confirming that it has signed the South African legend.

While we're still waiting eagerly for the launch of Shimano's new electronic Di2 XTR mountain bike groupset, today, we've uncovered a freshly filed patent showing what looks to be an automatic suspension and dropper post system using a 'learning model' or AI to you and me.

Gravel is many things to many people but one thing's for sure, it's the one genre of cycling where roadies and mountain bikers converge. And that's exactly what happens in Scott's latest video, From Two Different Paths, where mountain biker, Scotty Laughland and road rider Safa Brian take to Saalbach's alpine singletrack to test their skillsets to the max.

Electric mountain bikes come with a plethora of specific components – especially tyres. Michelin recognises this and has created the E-Wild Racing Line range that's designed for the best possible performance.

The Funn Python pedal is sleek and thin with a modern shape that provides exceptional grip. While it does things a little differently from the vast majority of options among the best MTB flat pedals, namely its convex profile, there’s a lot to like. That said it does require regular maintenance to keep it spinning perfectly.