What was "long enough" back then is far too little today - the travel of dropper seatposts. Some manufacturers have been offering posts with 200 millimetres of travel for some time, and Fox is now one of them. For stroke fetishists and long-legged riders, the Americans offer the 200 mm transfer post with a diameter of 30.9 and 31.6 millimetres, with 1- and 2-way remote options and a total weight of around 650 grams.

If you hear a deceptive cracking sound when tightening screws and it's not your wrist, then the screw head and thread are probably going their separate ways. To prevent this from happening, Syncros explains the correct way to use their new torque wrench in the latest "How to" video.

The kids want to step on the gas, but they need the right equipment to do so. Commencal has brought its range of kids' bikes up to date and offers everything that young trail riders desire, from 12-inch off-road push bikes to 20-inch fullies and e-mountain bikes with 24-inch wheels.

Just in time for the flat pedal season, Crankbrothers is launching the "Stamp 7" in matching "Electric Blue". The Stamp pedals are available in Small for shoe sizes from 37 to 43 and Large from 43 to 49 and feature a low, concave pedal body, ten adjustable pins and a premium bearing and sealing system. The crank brothers also offer a five-year guarantee on the Stamp gas pedal.