Pairing both 29" and 650b wheels looks to be taking the mountain bike world by storm and Santa Cruz's Bronson, as well as Juliana's Roubion, are the next bikes to join the mullet bike ranks. Both bikes also get a refined VPP suspension platform and size-specific chainstays, much like the new Blur and Wilder XC bikes.

Specialized has beefed up the cross-country offering with the S-Works EXOS EVO shoe, and the brand has built upon existing casing and rubber technologies to upgrade the Renegade, Fast Track and Ground Control tyres.

Today, Muc-Off has added to the ever-growing tubeless line-up with the new and improved Tubeless Valves. Using new, lightweight materials the new Tubeless Valves promise increased strength and pro-level tech to everyone.

Hosted by our very own Matt Page, Gritfest is the first gravel event of 2021, with 360 people descending on the Cambrian Mountains for a six-stage gravel enduro epic. Thanks to restrictions easing, the event is set to take place on June 19/20, but entries have already sold out!

After being introduced back in 2008 Scott's Spark has now reached its fourth generation and this time around, it's seen an impressive host of changes. Most notably, the new bike uses the brand's Integrated Suspension Technology, hiding the shock within the frame. The bike also gets a new suspension kinematic, an updated geometry, and new internal cable routing.

It's that time again where we flaunt the five coolest things that we've had come into the office this week. Here we've got some downhill ready wheels along with a host of accessories. Oh, and because we missed one out last week, here are six cool things that have come in for ripe for review.

The Loam Post is PNW's mid-range dropper post that offers an impressive array of features for its price. It's reliable, short enough to fit in most bikes, and its accompanying lever is an absolute pleasure to use. Although, it doesn't come with the lever in the pack, which might make competing posts more appealing, and the adjustable air cartridge is tricky to… well, adjust.

Tall, grippy knobs are the order of the day with the WTB Judge. Knobs that result in Velcro-like grip on wet, loose, natural trails make for a noticeably draggy bit of rubber. On the other hand, it's no featherweight, making it best for those uplifted, gravity-fed days or those who favour outright grip over an easy time on the pedals.

After a year off due to restrictions, mountain biking's toughest downhill race is returning to the Dyfi Valley for its seventh edition. Although, the event will not be open to spectators.

For almost any modern cyclist, the shift to a tubeless tyre set up drastically improves a bike’s ride. However, the sealant you should have sloshing around your tyre won’t fix every hole. Thankfully, there are a variety of kits to plug those pesky punctures mid-ride. Here’s our guide to help you pick the best tubeless tyre repair kit for you.