We test XC bikes from Specialized and Orbea, hit the trails with Rob Warner and Olly Wilkins, and visit some of Britain’s best dirt jumps

32in wheels, elite rider vs everyman, best sub-£150 lights, Shimano Deore test, make kit last longer, beat the midlife slump and more

E-Bike of the Year | mountain biking on a budget | cacti and rattlesnakes in Arizona | the ’90s MTBs we lusted over | best trail shoes | bike setup tips

Two stripy designs – which one will you get? Plus, helmet test, short-travel trail bikes, Raasay, Molini, Chinese brands and more