The start of a new series where I have a go at putting together a decent hardtail by using as many spares - and as…
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Should I switch to a coil shock?
Want to go full enduro or lured by the promise of a smooth rider? Which boing is best? Here's how to pick the right shock…
Expert advice on how to set up your new hardtail
Riders ready! Expert advice on where to buy, how to set-up and where to ride your new hardtail.
How to loose control on a mountain bike
Loose, steep descents and tight corner can throw you a curveball but knowing how to play them is as easy as moving your knees and…
How to replace your rear gear cable
Shonky shifting ruining your ride? A gammy or frayed cable is the top culprit, so here’s how to replace your gear cable. It's a five…
How to keep costs down when flying with your bike
Flying with you bike this summer? Keep your costs from soaring by following our budget-friendly packing-a-bike tips.
Trip to the mountains planned? Here’s how to prepare for proper peaks
Big mountains are the testing ground for your technique, preparedness, and ability to adapt to change. Here’s how to tackle the common problems you’ll face.…
10 little things you should have in your workshop
It’s all about the little things that make your life easier. You know, those bits that when you think about are pretty much indispensable.
How to make your rims airtight for fail-free tubeless set-up
How to fit tubeless rim tape. Make your tubeless ready rims airtight with our easy to follow guide from the tubeless master Alistair Vines.
How to make the step up to Red and Black grade trails
Stuck on Blue and Green trail centre routes? Here's some expert tips that will take your riding to the next level.
How to quickly put GoPro footage into your Instagram stories
In a relatively quiet launch earlier this month, GoPro announced proper Instagram integration into the GoPro phone app. GoPro Insta-stories ahoy!
How to ride a pump track
The backbone of modern mountain biking, pumping is an oft-overlooked opportunity to exploit the trails. Andy from Dirt School tells us how to pump track.
Rachel Atherton’s five tips for improving your mountain biking
Ahead of the Fort William World Cup next month, here are Rachel Atherton's top tips for improving your mountain biking.
Five minute fix: how to shorten a SRAM brake hose
SRAM's new Stealth-a-majig is backwards compatible with all SRAM and Avid brakes - here's how to make the connection.
How to work in mountain biking… the modern way
From drone pilot to YouTube vlogger, here's how to live what you love, and get paid for it.
mbr explains… Integrated brake and shifter clamps
It's twelve years since Avid introduced the Matchmaker. One single sleek mount was the promise. The reality turned out to be a little more complicated.
Eight weeks with no riding – what do you do?!
mbr's Jamie Darlow spannered himself and couldn't ride for a couple of months. Here's how he survived without going insane!
10 secrets to going fast on a mountain bike
We all want to go faster, but how do some riders make it look so easy? How can we stay calm and fluid when everything…
Unsure what bar width to run? Here’s what we run and why
What bar width is best for you? Short answer: get some 780mm bars and experiment with grips. Read on for more advice about width selection.
How to do a cutty
The classic cutty. The what now? Sliding the rear wheel, without using the rear brake. This is one of the most enjoyable skills to master.