Skip to content »
r f y t i

MBR MBR MBR

MBR MBR MBR

MBR is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more
    • News
      • Product News
      • Bike News
      • Racing News
      • Opinion
      • Trail News
    • Reviews
      • Products
      • Bikes
      • E-Bikes
    • Buyer’s Guides
    • Deals
      • BLACK FRIDAY
    • How To
      • Get fit!
      • Technique
    • Features
    • Trails
      • Trail Centres
      • Trail of the Year
      • Best overseas mountain bike routes
    • MBR Merchandise
    • About Us
    • Home
    • News
    • Product News

    Product News

    0shares
    0shares
    Bosch CX firmware 100W power update

    Bosch CX riders get more power and torque from today with the latest free firmware update, but I struggled to get the full 100Nm… and I’m not the only one

    • July 15, 2025

    From today riders with Bosch CX motors should get access to more power, extra torque, and the latest EMTB+ mode, all without leaving the relative…

    The bike of the future

    They saw it coming: Gearboxes, the rise of DJI, and decoupling hubs were all predicted by industry experts back in 2022: here’s what they got wrong, too…

    • July 12, 2025

    Trying to predict the future of MTB notoriously difficult, few of us can claim we foresaw the huge spike in demand from Covid, the rise…

    OChain joins the SRAM suite of brands

    SRAM buys OChain drivetrain decoupler system – the crank spider that helps reduce pedal kickback and improve suspension performance

    • July 4, 2025

    SRAM has acquired OChain, the Italian manufacturer of drivetrain decoupling spiders used extensively by the World’s top downhillers. OChain now joins the likes of Quarq,…

    Eurobike 2025 hero image

    I went to the bike industry’s biggest trade show and these are the hottest bikes and products I spotted for 2026, including inverted forks, new DJI Avinox e-bikes, and massive 32in wheels

    • July 3, 2025

    The Eurobike show recently concluded in Frankfurt, and after a few years of doom and gloom in the bike industry, this year felt like a…

    RockShox SID SL 2025

    RockShox targets rider comfort with its new SID SL XC fork, adding a bigger air spring and wider tyre clearance

    • June 25, 2025

    XC racing has traditionally been about efficiency, with skinny tyres and rockhard suspension. That’s quickly changing though, as courses around the world get technically harder:…

    Hope EVO brakes

    Hope’s new EVO brakes have customisable levers, callipers and hoses, so you can mix and match for your riding style

    • June 25, 2025

    Hope has invented the first customisable mountain bike brake in its new EVO, letting you choose your preferred calliper, pad material, hose and even lever…

    Fox Podium inverted fork

    New Fox Podium is an inverted enduro fork with an ‘unfair advantage’, but it costs over £2,000

    • June 24, 2025

    Fox’s brand new halo suspension fork is the inverted Podium. It’s expensive, it’s sexy, and it’s claimed to offer the performance of a downhill fork…

    Formua Selva V fork

    “Our most responsive fork ever” – Formula’s new Selva V boasts less stiction, bigger travel, and older model owners can upgrade to the new air spring too

    • June 24, 2025

    Formula has a new version of the Selva out, it’s got a new air spring for less stiction and that makes it the “most responsive…

    Fazua Ride 60 firmware update

    Fazua’s latest Ride 60 motor firmware update is free and includes KickOverrun boost for technical climbs, but there’s still no sign of a range extender

    • June 19, 2025

    E-bike drive system manufacturer, Fazua, has released its Firmware Bundle 12 for Ride 60 users. The new update includes Fazua’s new KickOverrun technology, which automatically…

    Shimano Deore XT Di2

    Shimano’s new Deore drivetrain goes fully wireless for less than £600, plus details on the new XT Di2 electronic shifting

    • June 18, 2025

    Riders with Shimano shifting will now be able to go fully wireless for a little under £570, as Shimano launches its latest entry level drivetrain.…

    Specialized x Brembo brakes

    Motorsport company Brembo return to mountain biking with gravity brake set in collaboration with Specialized, but details are scarce and no word on when they’ll be available to buy

    • June 18, 2025

    Brembo, one of the most recognisable brands in motorsport, has joined forces with Specialized to bring its coveted brakes to downhill racing. While not the…

    Garmin launches Edge MTB

    Garmin launches first-ever MTB-specific computer, with “timing gates, jump count, and hang time”… but do we really need this?

    • June 17, 2025

    Garmin has launched its first-ever mountain bike-specific Edge computer, called the Edge MTB. The brand has long been a staple in the list of best…

    Renthal Fatbar V3

    “The ultimate solution for steep and techie tracks” – Renthal introduces a lofty 70mm riser bar, it’s 820mm wide and pretty much guarantees you’ll ride like Dakotah Norton or Josh Bryceland

    • June 10, 2025

    High rise bars are this season’s must have components, Dakotah Norton uses them to great effect at the World Cups (when he’s not injured) and…

    Mahle M40 e-bike motor

    New e-bike motor launches with more power than Bosch or Specialized S-Works, traction control just like the DJI-powered Amflow, and an 800Wh battery

    • June 5, 2025

    DJI, Bosch and Specialized have dominated the e-bike headlines in the past 12 months, with each brand releasing high power motors pumping out more than…

    Shimano XTR Di2 M9200

    Shimano XTR wireless electronic shifting: full details of the new groupset including wheels, brakes, and pricing  

    • June 4, 2025

    Shimano has a new version of its premium XTR groupset, it features – for the first time ever – completely wireless shifting, as well as…

    TQ HPR60 motor

    TQ launches new HPR60 drive system with more power, more torque, and improved range, and it’s still the smallest and lightest motor on the market

    • June 3, 2025

    TQ has a new motor – it’s called the HPR 60, and as the name suggests, it adds power and torque over the original three…

    Rapha Trail Finale collection

    Rapha launches new mountain bike range, with £180 riding pants that don’t flap in the wind, a more breathable jersey, gloves with Cordura protection and shorts boasting a waistband side buckle

    • June 3, 2025

    Rapha has four new pieces of kit out this summer: designed for what it calls gravity riding the new line includes updated pants with a…

    HUNT Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core 2025

    Hunt launches “toughest in class” carbon enduro wheels it reckons trump Reserve, Enve and DT Swiss for pure strength… at least on the rear

    • May 22, 2025

    Hunt has a new carbon wheelset out that claims the strongest rear end of any enduro rim. Called Proven Carbon Enduro H_Core, the idea is…

    SRAM GX Eagle AXS t-type transmission

    Riders with SRAM Eagle 70 and 90 mechanical Transmission need to know about the latest wireless upgrade

    • May 15, 2025

    Riders with mechanical SRAM gears will now be able to update to a wireless AXS drivetrain, after the US brand released an upgrade kit for…

    Riva Bike Festival 2025

    12 most weird and wonderful products I’ve seen this month, from Bernard Kerr’s Pivot prototype, and Nicolai’s new e-bike, to tartan hydration packs and Carhartt-inspired dungarees

    • May 8, 2025

    Bike Festival Riva is the unofficial European season opener, and as such, it tends to attract brands looking to launch new product in time for…

    • Page 1 of 43
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • ...
    • 10
    • 20
    • 30
    • ...
    • »
    • Last »

    Buyer's guides

    Best kids mountain bike clothing - three children of different ages with their mountain bikes

    Best mountain bike clothing for kids

    vitus mountain bikes

    2021 Vitus Escarpe and Sommet build kits will blow your mind

    ODI/SDG grips

    Best mountain bike grips: lock-on grips for all types

    Best 160mm suspension forks

    Best budget mountain bike forks: brilliant front suspension at affordable prices

    Read more

    Reviews

    Patagonia Dirt Craft Bike Pants

    “The lightest, most breathable trousers I’ve tested” – Patagonia’s Dirt Craft Pants are my pick for summer riding

    Whyte Kado RSX

    I’ve tested all Whyte’s e-bikes, and the new Kado offers the best blend of power, performance and range… I still find the scintillating E-Lyte more fun to ride though

    Endura MT500 jacket 2025

    Endura’s latest MT500 waterproof jacket is lighter and easier to move in than the original, but the latest regulations mean it’s just not as good at shedding water

    Propain Shresh SL

    The Propain Sresh SL may not sparkle and fizz, and the TQ motor is no match for the grunt of the DJI, but I still loved every second aboard this stealthy e-bike

    Fox Podium inverted fork

    Fox’s inverted Podium fork is heavy, expensive, and a faff to live with, but it’s the best enduro fork I’ve ridden

    MBR merch

    mbr lines sweatshirt black

    Hardtail of the Year

    hardtail of the year test 2023

    Best hardtail mountain bike: classic trail shredding machines

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
    Show More

    MBR Sections

    • Home
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Buyer’s Guides
    • Features
    • Routes
    • How To
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us

    Search

    rfygt

    IPSO REGULATED FLAG

    © Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Terms & conditions | Privacy policy | Privacy Settings