Read our review of the £999 Merida Big Nine TFS 900 from our Hardtail of the Year test
Scott Genius 740 review, £2,399
The 650b Scott Genius 740 boasts some cutting edge technology, but at times that can get in the way of a smooth, fun ride
Scott Spark 950 review £1,999
Race pedigree stands out in the fast, fun Scott Spark 950 29er — read MBR’s complete review
Great riding ideas in the July issue of MBR
Plus get a free workshop guide with great step-by-step maintenance tutorials, your guide to essential tools and loads more
Commencal El Camino 3 29 review £599
Great handling and riding position only let down by a few budget options in the drivetrain
Lapierre Raid 329 review £599.99
Offered in both 26in and 29in guises, the Lapierre Raid 629 is a formidable package at under £600
VooDoo Bizango 29er review £599.99
Few bikes conquer a group test like the VooDoo Bizango 29er. Read why our Hardtail of the Year (£600 category) blew us away
How to remove a bottom bracket (VIDEO)
Here’s a job that’s got easier since the bad old days – learn how to replace your ageing bottom bracket
UK Trails – Skye
Skye is one of the best places to ride in the UK, so get up to Scotland and sample our route from the June issue.
Yorkshire enduro (VIDEO)
The inaugural ‘Ard Rock Enduro takes place this June in Swaledale, North Yorkshire: all natural, all-mountain, all good fun
Lapierre Spicy 650B: Nico’s enduro bike
The first round of the Enduro World Series at Punta Ala in Italy is nearly upon us, and we’re pretty excited to see how the new disciple works out. Just as exciting is the new crop of bikes sure to spring over the course of the Series: first up is Nico Vouilloz’s 650B Spicy Team.
Hardtail of the year test in the June edition of MBR!
Plus the more skills secrets from the best riders in the world and a wild ride in North Wales
YT launch new 650b Wicked
The German direct sales brand places its bets with the mid-size wheel option
Sarn Helen mtb — in eight easy GPS files
The full epic north to south Sarn Helen route, in eight manageable stages
Sarn Helen GPS route download
Want to ride the Sarn Helen route in this month’s MBR? Here it is…
How to service your RockShox fork
With a little care and attention you can keep your forks running sweetly for years
SRAM Trail House: new stuff galore (video)
Last month we were invited to Sedona, Arizona to ride SRAM’s new kit including a relaunched Pike fork. Here’s a bumper gallery and video from the event…
Hardtail of the Year (VIDEO)
Watch behind-the-scenes footage of our biggest ever bike test
Helmet cameras test: Video samples
Sample footage from all five headcams on test in the June issue
MBR Hardtail of the Year: sneak preview (VIDEO)
Watch us ride, crash and break bikes as part of our Hardtail of the Year test
Giant Trance X29 1 review
The big-wheeled version of the award-winning Giant Trance X gets the MBR test treatment
MacAskill’s Imaginate – Episode 1 (VIDEO)
If it feels like it’s been a while since you last watched Danny MacAskill do something mind-blowing on a bike, the wait is over. Check out the first instalment of the new MacAskill’s Imaginate series, titled In the Balance.
Watch 43 minutes of Alchemy…
Full length movie from the Chromag crew
From the ground up: BTR Fabrications
Built in a shed on the South coast, BTR frames are crafted with passion
Trans Savoie enduro: last chance tickets
Ten more spaces go on sale for the Trans Savoie enduro race in France this summer.
What we learned from the new Chris Smith video
Chris rides a 650b from his house to the woods. We watched, we learned
Free mountain bike buyer’s guide with May’s MBR!
Plus the world’s best riders pass on their hints and tips, versatile trail bikes from Canyon, Specialized, Giant and Trek, and why Shropshire boasts England’s finest riding
