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Connor Fearon’s Kona Supreme Operator | Pro Bike

The new Kona Supreme Operator is one of Kona’s ‘new wave’ of bikes that have been designed and engineered by the team of Chris Mandell...

Connor Fearon’s Kona Supreme Operator | Pro Bike
Gear

Scott Genius LT 700 | Dropping In

Last year’s 150mm Scott Genius failed to deliver quite miserably, which was a shame given its good looks.

Scott Genius LT 700 | Dropping In
Gear

Nukeproof Mega AM 275 Pro | Dropping In

First riding experience is hugely positive, you know where you stand with the Nukeproof Mega AM 275 Pro, you can charge hard...

Nukeproof Mega AM 275 Pro | Dropping In
Videos

British Downhill Series - Ask Peaty

Steve Peat answers some trick questions in this video 'Ask Peaty' from Wideopen Mag...

British Downhill Series - Ask Peaty
Features

Cameras in Racing - What's the Deal?

Last week a newsletter pinged into my inbox it confirmed a rumour I had heard; that BC were banning the use of helmet cams in...

Cameras in Racing - What's the Deal?
Videos

Chris Akrigg Does Cyclocross

Another chunk of genius from Chris Akrigg. This time tackling cyclocross.

Chris Akrigg Does Cyclocross
Riding Technique

The Cost of Doing Business | Work Out with Darren Roberts

The fifteenth in our series of articles by Darren ‘Conehead’ Roberts… trainer to the stars.

The Cost of Doing Business | Work Out with Darren Roberts
Interviews

PHIL STEPHENSON INTERVIEW | ENDTRODUCING

He’s been a bin man, slaughter man, a drilling engineer on oil rigs, now he finds himself heading the marketing department at SCOTT Sports here...

PHIL STEPHENSON INTERVIEW | ENDTRODUCING
Interviews

EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE - LEE AND RALPH | INTERVIEW

Dirt takes a look at the current state of the UK dirt jumping scene and how two young riders are helping to shape its future…

EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE - LEE AND RALPH | INTERVIEW
Features

SHAPE SHIFTING - ALPINE MOUNTAIN BIKING’S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE PART 1

Is the end nigh for resort–based Alpine mountain biking? Snow took skiing to the mountains of the Alps, but are we as mountain bikers better...

SHAPE SHIFTING - ALPINE MOUNTAIN BIKING’S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE PART 1
Features

CHOKING THE LENS - MOUNTAIN BIKE TIPS AND DECISIONS FOR 2014

Steve Jones takes a look at some of the possible questions, dilemmas and problems facing the Dirt reader, offering some mountain bike tips as we...

CHOKING THE LENS - MOUNTAIN BIKE TIPS AND DECISIONS FOR 2014
Interviews

SPIRIT WALKER - JEROME CLEMENTZ | INTERVIEW

Jerome Clementz is one of the good guys, walking the thin line that’s commonly known as the ‘spirit of enduro’ with respect and modesty.

SPIRIT WALKER - JEROME CLEMENTZ | INTERVIEW
Interviews

BMC | CREW

What makes the Swiss bike brand BMC tick? Matthias Schmid, Jonas Müller, Guillaume Farin and Adrian Zahnd make up part of the crew...

BMC | CREW
Gear

Intense Spider 29 Comp | Dropping In

The intended use for the Intense Spider 29 Comp is said to be XC/trail/enduro. Now that’s a wide range...

Intense Spider 29 Comp | Dropping In
Interviews

Chris Kovarik | Now and Then

Charismatic, menacing… Chris Kovarik still commands a major place in downhill history through both his past results and drama.

Chris Kovarik | Now and Then
Gear

Commencal - 2008 Bikes

Commencal seem to be getting bigger and better each year, and it looks like the Commencal 2008 range won’t be any different...

Commencal - 2008 Bikes
Riding Technique

Bad Santa | Work Out with Darren Roberts

The fourteenth in our series of articles by Darren ‘Conehead’ Roberts… trainer to the stars.

Bad Santa | Work Out with Darren Roberts
Wheels and Tyres

Continental Trail King 650b Tyre Review

The Continental Trail King isn’t all that new; it used to be called the Rubber Queen in this country...

Continental Trail King 650b Tyre Review
Interviews

Who is your hero? | The Question

Every issue we pose a question and get various people to answer it. This time it is 'Who Is Your Hero?'

Who is your hero? | The Question
Features

Cannondale Prophet Project

I wanted to build up a medium-travel trail bike so I bought an old Cannondale Prophet frameset off eBay...

Cannondale Prophet Project
Wheels and Tyres

Specialized Storm Tyres | Fresh Produce

Specialized Storm Tyres offer that great mix of grip and rolling ability...

Specialized Storm Tyres | Fresh Produce
Gear

Kona Process 153 DL | Dropping In

We checked out the Konda Process 153 Dl...

Kona Process 153 DL | Dropping In
Gear

Specialized S-Works Enduro 29" | Dropping In

We take a look at the Specilized S-Works Enduro 29” ...

Specialized S-Works Enduro 29" | Dropping In
Gear

Intense Carbine 29 | Dropping In

Introducing the Intense Carbine 29...

Intense Carbine 29 | Dropping In
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