Two mountain bikes. Different designs. Aluminium and carbon fibre. Different wheel sizes. One origin. Neil and Blake compare Nukeproof’s flagship Mega, the Enduro World Series winning bike, and the original 2012 model where the Nukeproof Mega story began. How far has mountain bike technology developed in six years? Named after the world’s premier downhill race, the Mega Avalanche course which challenges riders to race down glaciers and rocky mountainside, Nukeproof know how to build a bike. Sam Hill has piloted a Nukeproof Mega to multiple EWS victories in the past few years, proving that it’s not just marketing hype.

Wheel Axles are super easy to use, when you know how to use them. Doddy goes through all the essentials about proper axle practice and securing your wheels. This is the first video in our new MTB Essentials Series. This series of videos covers the basics of mountain biking maintenance, so you can work on your bike at home.

The 2019 Fox Shox 34 Step-Cast fork doesn't just shine on the climbs because of its weight but it absolutely rips on pretty much anything you can throw at it. The redesigned chassis saves almost half a pound over the standard 34 and is perfect for riders seeking a highly capable fork without any weight penalty. Granted, you are looking for something that is 120mm travel... In this video I talk about the fork and we show Zack from the Worldwide Cyclery crew pushing the fork to its limits on some seriously rough terrain.

Shimano has updated their classic top tier XTR groupset for 2019. We took a closer look at Eurobike. This video contains product placement on behalf of Shimano.

Every day in Cape Town had a different flavor. This ride with Rupert was a super steep, chunky and fun as hell trail. We fought the wind and had a blast off the map and down the hill.

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With the rise of Enduro and a resurgence in popularity of bike packing, many people are trying new adventures on their mountain bikes, so is it time that you did the same? This week Blake is also reporting in live from Crankworx Whistler, Redbull announce the wildcard invites for Rampage and there is a gory story from the most recent round of the UCI XC World Cup.

The new Fezzari La Sal Peak is their first long travel 29er, and it's a ripper. With unique geometry, clever cable routing, and a smooth yet efficient Horst Link suspension, it's worth a look. Check our first ride review and full tech details on Bikerumor.com! (just search "Fezzari")

Have a look on Andrew Neethling Spark eRIDE. 130/120MM front and rear, Twinloc suspension system, Shimano 500Wh integrated battery, the perfect weapon from gravel paths to technical downhills.

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Karkloof – The race for the overall line honours at the Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival 60 km marathon ended in a thrilling sprint finish with Under 23 ace Julian Jessop bouncing back from a series of crashes to outwit Stuart Marais on the finish line.Jessop and Marais raced the entire race together with Pieter du Toit, and the crowd enjoying the 25th anniversary celebrations of this pioneering event were treated to a grand stand finish to the blue ribbon race.It was an emotional win by Jessop, whose racing career started at the same venue when was a nervous youngster."I did my first race here when I was nine years old," The Pyga/Euro Steel star recalled. "I was crying on the start line of the 10 km race becuase I was too scared to do it."Then my younger brother took off, and I thought 'There is now way I can let him beat me', and off I went, so I actually dedicate this win to him.

A really hot day at Rd 6 of the UCI XCO World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canadasaw riders having to battle heat and humidity on top of a notoriously technical track. The 4.1km course had a facelift for 2018, with a newly added loop adding fresh dirt to the legendary venue, which hosts La Béatrice, the most infamous downhill on the XCO circuit.

Should you sell your mountain bike or upgrade the componentry? Does wheel size affect how easy it is to jump? How does frame size affect bunny hopping? How can you get sponsored without racing downhill all the time? Should you convert your downhill bike into a singlespeed?

Shared trail is often a topic of hot debate but should it really be so? Imagine a world where all trail users were aware of their surroundings, respectful to fellow users whilst at the same time, having all of the fun and enjoying the stellar scenery! In this week's episode of #ALLRIDEZA, we simplify things in order to unpack a few key elements needed for all types of trail users to really get along! It's time to leave the sportive separation behind and rather stand together as a collective of trail users with a shared love for all things, fun, outdoors and adventure! For the greater good of the trails, we're in it, are you? Shot 100% on GoPro!

Can you make your own tubeless tyre insert for enduro racing? Can you clean your mountain bike chain with chainsaw fuel? Are grip shifters good? And just how does a clutch derailleur work? Doddy is back to answer all of your MTB tech questions.

How do you make the ultimate trail bike even better? Meet the new Stumpjumper EVO. Let's get something clear—the Stumpjumper EVO isn't a "normal" trail bike. It's built to get gnarly, and there's no real way around that. It has a slacked-out front-end and a longer top tube, so the EVO has heavier steering, exceptional front-end traction, and it begs you to boost every lip and bomb down trails you thought couldn't be touched without a full-blown DH rig.

Bike parks and trails feature big mountain bike jumps, and they can be loads of fun even if they're they're scary at first. Jumping a MTB is all about confidence, staying relaxed and building up to your ability level. Nobody knows this better than Nico Vink, and he took some time out of lapping Chatel to talk us through how to ride huge mountain bike jumps. Freeride legend and veteran of mountain biking Nico Vink has plenty of experience riding huge MTB jumps. He and Blake session some gap jumps and tabletops to explain the best way to develop your jumping skill and confidence.

Let's race down the Bloemslang. This track is really fast with massive flow to ensure maximum stoke and fun out here on the Bloemendaaler which is located on the Tygerberg Hills.