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Know before you buy.

Short guides that answer one buying question each. They explain how to read specs and what to check in person. They don't tell you a bike is safe for you; only a proper fit check and honest advice can do that.

Fit Seat height explained What the seat height number tells you, what it hides, and how to check fit in person. Choosing Trail, enduro or motocross? What each category is built for, and what that means for ownership and where you ride. Choosing Petrol or electric for trail riding Refuelling versus charging, noise, servicing and transport, compared without hype. Electric Understanding electric range claims Why two run-time claims rarely compare, and the questions to ask before you trust one. Budget Your first ownership budget Everything beyond the bike price: gear, transport, servicing, consumables and registration.