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

Fox 38 v RockShox ZEB | Blake Samson | Santa Cruz Nomad, Cotic Solaris, Scott Spark RC on test | Make an old bike feel new | Hot-weather tips