Now that Sea Otter Australia has wound down, Dom takes us for a tour of his favourite kit, including a single-speed e-MTB, a vibration-damping stem and yep, plenty of 32-inch wheels. Here's his round up - buff.ly/oNh7LNi

Thanks to a very well-considered lens change system, top field of view, and great looks, Coast Optic's Alta 2 goggles have become a real favourite. Here's the review - buff.ly/slrJc6P

Liam's taken a bit of a break from riding e-mountain bikes after regular MTBs crowded his test schedule. But his return to e-MTBs has highlighted exactly why e-mountain bikes make excellent training tools, and his findings may not be what you think. buff.ly/EYOotwU

With its cable-tied-on combs, CombOver's Full Facial Front Mudguard Set takes a very different approach to mudguard design. While it brings weight savings and excellent stability, can it beat traditional mudguards? Find out in the review - buff.ly/CqCyvYV

With word of WTB's Frequency 7X freehub doing the round on the XC circuit, we're yet to see it on a cross-country wheelset. That is, until now. buff.ly/xTyBoBm

Meet some of our favourite e-mountain bikes! In our round-up of the best e-MTBs, we cover only those that impressed us the most from brands like Merida, Specialized, Whyte, Trek, and more. Here's the list - buff.ly/Oz0DkhC

Joining forces with Lineat Composites, Carbon Wasp has introduced 10% recycled carbon fibre to its Truffle-120 trail/XC bike, with the hope of adding more eco-friendly materials over time. Read all about it - buff.ly/ftKZb0x

A couple of weeks ago, we highlighted some things that mountain bikers could learn from gravel, but here, we've flipped the script. Here are some things gravel riders can learn from mountain biking. Click on to read more - buff.ly/mUn7OTQ

Using glass fibre leaf springs rather than oils, bushings, seals, air springs, and dampers, Lauf's Grit 3rd Gen suspension fork is primed for gravel riders buff.ly/qBDFarN

Hydrating properly for any kind of ride can be a bit of an unknown, but we've teamed up with our friends at CamelBak to explain exactly how it should be done. Here's how - buff.ly/Ed1G6HL

Shimano's Deore M7200 drivetrain carries the performance expected of the brand's cost-effective shifting. It's consistent and slick, for the most part, but if you like a quiet drivetrain, this might not be for you. Here's the review - buff.ly/RB2RfmL

Can six pistons really bring more braking power? This week's Five Cool Things come courtesy of Hope, Giant, Boyd, Altura, and Gtechniq. buff.ly/R6CR1NZ

After his impressive effort at the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia, Matt Page takes us on a tour around his Canyon Grail and the kit he used to tackle the brutal event. Take a look at his bike - buff.ly/edP52Vt

Hope's 20mm Gravity Stem takes a rather unusual approach to stem design, with the aim of bringing the handlebar closer to the fork's steering axis. The result is a more supportive feeling on rough and steep trails. buff.ly/Kl5JT0Z

DT Swiss has unveiled two gravel suspension forks that you can now buy as a seperate purchase. Here are the details - buff.ly/aOVxxqE

Canyon's trail e-MTB has traded its Shimano motor of old for Avinox power. But that's not the only change, as the brand has graced it with 155mm of rear travel, tuned its suspension kinematic to boost anti-squat and anti-rise. buff.ly/nwwtfZ8

Our Liam's been spending some quality time with Rocky Mountain's Instinct C70, and while it's not as keen on the pedals as he expected, it provides a ride that comes to life on the descents. Here's the review - buff.ly/Yb9Y2gg

Decathlon's performance road bike brand has entered the mountain bike market, debuting its RCR-XC, a 32-inch-wheeled cross-country racer that's loaded with aero features. Here's everything you need to know - buff.ly/sWDA8zl

Revel Bikes has jumped on the 32-inch hype train, and the new El Jeffe Grande may be the best-looking 32er we've seen yet, with its sleek 3D-printed head tube. We've got all of the details - buff.ly/gdAK7og

The difference between cycling genres can create a bit of a divide, but what if I told you that gravel could teach mountain bikers a thing or two? Here are some things MTBers can learn from gravel riders. buff.ly/EmL61lr