Mountain Bike Blog - This Vs That

There is a huge amount of choice available to riders in the mountain bike world, from bikes themselves, to clothing, accessories and even tools. This can be great, allowing you to buy products that are perfectly suited to you, but can also be a bit overwhelming when choosing what is the best option for your needs. How do you determine whether to go for a Trail MTB or an Enduro mountain bike? What about an eMTB versus a traditional MTB? Here you will find all of our MTB related comparison blogs, where we take a look at popular options and their alternatives, and try to help you determine which is best for you.

Mountain Bike Goggles Vs Sunglasses

Mountain biking is an exhilarating activity that is enjoyed by millions around the world. But it’s not just about the thrill or excitement. Safety is also an important...

Upgrading Mountain Bike Vs Upgrading Parts

This is one of the most difficult questions that many mountain bikers face - whether or not to part with their mountain bike and purchase a...

Coil VS Air Suspension Forks MTB

The Mountain Bike Industry, in fact the cycling industry in general is one of the most interesting - with developments and innovative technologies being...

Full Suspension or Hardtail Mountain Bikes

At Westbrook Cycles, we advise many customers about whether or not to choose a full suspension mountain bike, or a hardtail mountain bike. A lot of the...

Electric Mountain Bike VS Regular Mountain Bike

At Westbrook Cycles, in recent years all of our team have become massive fans of electric mountain bikes, although it took some of our ‘purist’ team member...

Coil VS Air Suspension MTB Shocks

At Westbrook Cycles, nobody understands how quickly the industry can change - more than us. Each year, we see all kinds of different products come...

Electric Mountain Bike VS Traditional Mountain Bike

At Westbrook Cycles, we are run by staff who are all mountain bike fans in some formats - whilst some shun the rise of the electric mountain bike, more and more...

Hybrid Bikes VS Mountain Bike For Kids

If you buy the right bike for your child - they will learn to love cycling both on and off the roads. As they grow older, their bike becomes a good means of...

Full Face VS Open Face MTB Helmets

At Westbrook Cycles, we wear a mixture of both full face and open face helmets when out mountain biking, the majority of the decision making when it comes to...

Air Shocks Vs Coil Shocks

At Westbrook Cycles, we have mountain bikers within our team who use different types of shocks on their full suspension mountain bikes, with some using air...

Carbon MTB Wheels Vs Aluminium MTB Wheels

One of the greatest debates we have in our office, is whether or not to use carbon fibre mountain bike wheels or aluminium MTB wheels, because we ride...

Downhill Bike vs Trail Bike: Which is Right for You?

If you're planning a mountain biking adventure, you may be wondering which bike is right for you: a downhill bike or a trail bike? While both are designed for off-road terrain, each has distinct features that make it suitable for different types of riding. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between these two types of bikes and help you decide which one is best for your needs....