On paper the new Orbea Laufey ticks all the boxes you’d look for in the best hardtails on the market. It comes with modern geometry, a mid-travel 140mm fork that…
Danny Milner
Editor
Decathlon’s Stilus E-Big Mountain e-bike looks like a Vitus E-Mythique LT killer
This latest Stilus E-Big Mountain from Decathlon has all the ingredients of a high-end, big-hit e-bike, but at a price that undercuts most of its mainstream rivals. And while competitive…
Scott Trail Tuned Pants review
Scott makes three pants designed for mountain biking, including the cheaper Trail Vertic and Explorair Fast versions. The Trail Tuned pants are its poshest offering and one of the lighter…
Troy Lee Designs Skyline Trousers review
Most of us put on weight as we get older, and Troy Lee Designs’ updated Skyline pant is no exception. This latest version is 60g heavier than the old model,…
Specialized Demo Pro Pants review
The Specialized Demo Pro Pant is made from a material called VaporRize, which is treated with a DWR water- repellent to enhance water run-off.
Madison launches winter MTB clothing range packed with technical fabrics
Just in time for the leaves turning, the evenings drawing in, and the mercury falling, Madison has just announced its new fall/winter clothing collection. For AW23 it has partnered with…
Specialized Gambit helmet review
If the extra weight, bulk, and feeling of confinement puts you off wearing a full-face helmet, then let me introduce you to the Specialized Gambit. Just a few hundred grams…
My favourite three e-bikes of 2023 are all 30% off
While Amazon Big Deals Day is not designed to incentivise people to go and spend upwards of £4k on a new e-bike, scoping out the best deals has highlighted to…
Amazon Prime Day cycling deals is on – the best mountain bike bargains now
There are some great Amazon Prime Day mountain bike deals, fitness gadget sales and tech bargains to be found as the annual Bezos bonanza kicks off.
Message from the editor – the last printed issue of MBR magazine
It feels weird writing this, but after 26 years and 334 issues, the last issue of mbr will hit the newsstands this Wednesday 11th October. Although we are incredibly thankful…
Jackson Goldstone’s Winning POV from Mont-Sainte-Anne is DH perfection
Jackson Goldstone closed the curtains on an epic season of World Cup DH racing to win by a huge margin on the classic Mont-Sainte-Anne DH track. His run was a…
YT’s Decoy gets the range it deserves with new Uncaged 10 model
We think YT’s Decoy is one of the best e-bikes on the market, despite being largely unchanged. Well, while the chassis is still unchanged, the range is Uncaged, with this…
OneUp Carbon E-Bar handlebar review
OneUp components likes to do things differently and add value to everything it makes. The Squamish-based brand is not a fan of following the herd. When it comes to handlebars,…
SRAM Powertrain e-bike motor and auto shift first ride review
SRAM’s entry into the e-bike arena marries motor and transmission for a match made in heaven. It’s no secret that SRAM has had an e-bike motor cooking for quite some…
Best waterproof trousers for mountain biking: Stay dry and cosy through the winter slop
In the past, waterproof trousers/pants looked awful and were rustley, crinkly and boil-in-the-bag as soon as you got moving. But advances in fabric technology mean that the latest options a…
Cycle to Work Scheme: how to get a tax-free mountain bike and save up to 42%
Cycle to Work scheme was introduced ten years ago. Here's how to get at least 32% off the price of your next mountain bike in 2020.
Best fat bikes: ride anywhere and everywhere you like
The best fat bikes are cartoon-looking mountain bikes with huge tractor type balloon tyres. If you fancy one, here's what you need to know.
Calibre Line T3-27 review
The Line T3-27 marks a welcome return for the Calibre brand to one of its most successful old stomping grounds. With its sloping top tube, progressive trail geometry and large…
Vitus Sentier 29 review
There are a ton of parallels between the Vitus Sentier 29 and the cheaper Nucleus 29 VR in the sub £700 category. Both are the entry-level models in their respective…
Voodoo Bizango Pro review
Since winning our 2022 Hardtail of the Year award, life has been good for the Voodoo Bizango Pro. So good, that the only thing that’s changed is the price has…