Made in Germany, the Continental Der Baron uses a sophisticated casing with four plies or layers under the tread, and three on the side.
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Your most stupid Strava segment names
We asked you for the weirdest Strava segment names that you've come across. Here is a list of some of what you sent us.
Mountain bike on water with the Manta5
If your local trails have begun their annual metamorphosis into streams, we have the bike for you. The Manta5 can probably even clear Cut Gate.
Learn how to mountain bike in two days
YouTuber Mike Boyd attempts to learn how to mountain bike in one weekend. He has some expert help from Ben Cathro but can it be done?
Ex-engineer leaks how marketing works in the bike industry
Shocking new video confirms everything you ever suspected with how the mountain bike industry pushes new standards on to an exploited public.
Dirty Deals: wet tyres, mud tyres and filth tyres!
Here’s a quick ‘n’ very dirty round-up of nearly a dozen great mud tyres that are currently on sale at various online retailers.
The best mountain bike: what to look for in a mountain bike
Choosing the best mountain bike is hard. There's loads of them out there. They all look the same. And yet different too. This guide will narrow things down.
MTB Mythbusters: Can you fix a puncture with grass?
MTB Mythbusters time! Can you fix a puncture with grass? Here at MBR we want to find out whether this advice would actually hold up in real life.
Deuter Compact EXP 12 pack review
The Deuter Compact EXP 12 is small enough to be a companion on short blasts but capable of swallowing enough kit for overnight adventures.
11 year old Kenzie Nevard signs for Calibre
11 year old Facebook phenom Kenzie Nevard has been snapped up as a sponsored rider by Calibre Bikes. He'll be riding a very custom Bossnut 24".
Giro Blok MTB Goggle review
Put the Giro Blok MTB on and the first thing that hits you is the clear, almost completely uninterrupted field of vision.
Manon Carpenter to work with British Cycling
Manon reveals details of what she's going to be doing now she's retired from racing. She also tells of being terrified of announcing her retirement.
Silverfish to use ex-Mojo service team for Fox servicing
Silverfish reveal more details of their new servicing arrangement and they will using ex-Mojo people, still in a South Wales centre to do the servicing.
Ard Rock 2018 date and entry details announced
The 2018 Ard Rock Enduro Festival will take place from 3-5 August. The usual cocktail of riding, racing, live music and expo stands. A fun weekend.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Bringing news of a new helmet from 661 and a new cockpit from Funn. Our weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR HQ.
New mountain bike clothing range from dhb
Last week, Wiggle's in-house brand DHB unveiled their range of mountain bike clothing. Specific MTB clobber is a new thing for DHB. Let's have a look at it.
The best mountain bike shorts 2017/2018
Baggy shorts have definitely become are part of the mountain biker’s uniform. It’s what separates us from roadies, runners, rugby players and footballers. There are some performance aspects to wearing…
MET Parachute helmet review
Reinvented for enduro racing, the MET Parachute is equally suitable for trips to the bike park as well as just about anywhere with challenging terrain.
Mabie Forest, Scotland trail centre guide
With the remnants of ideas and experiments to be found at every turn, riding in Mabie Forest is like taking a tour through a trail-building laboratory
Dirty Deals: POC, Hope, Endura and much more!
Every week we spend ages (far too long really) rounding up the keenest deals and most eyebrow-raising offers that we can find. So here you go, if you please…