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    On holiday in Glacensis, Poland

    “Gateway, not competition” – why 20% of riders are now hiring mountain bikes as well as owning them

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    Singletrack Glacensis trip

    I didn’t have Poland on my list of MTB hot-spots, but the Glacensis region is chock full of great singletrack. And where else can you start your day with a bowl of mushroom porridge?

    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…

    Olympia e-bike with DJI motor

    Olympia shows a prototype e-bike with the DJI Avinox motor – it’s called the Eros, but there are a couple of things I don’t love about it already

    I hate wearing a pack while riding, so I never ride without OneUp’s EDC Lite tool, and it’s on sale now for under £36

    40th Anniversary Team Issue Yeti SB160

    Yeti’s special edition SB160 comes with a Fox Podium fork, electronic everything, and a pricetag higher than most e-bikes

    Electric pumps Amazon Prime Day deals

    Electric bike pumps have revolutionized flat tyre fixes, I’ve found four on sale this Amazon Prime Day from just £34!

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    Latest 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

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    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

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    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

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    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

    Silt Enduro Alloy wheels review

    Silt’s Enduro wheels offer just about the best price to performance ratio of any hoops I’ve tested, at £380 there’s no need to pay more

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    Buyer's guides

    Coolest mountain bike brands and bikes

    From Yeti to Specialized, Atherton to ARC8, these are the coolest mountain bike brands right now

    MBR Show – 5 hot new DJI e-bikes

    Every DJI-powered e-bike we know about right now, plus what I think comes next for the Chinese power house

    Muc-Off Pressure Washer being used to clean a mountain bike

    Best mobile pressure washers: blast the filth away

    Disc brake rotor spinning

    Best mountain bike disc brakes: budget, trail, e-bike and 4-piston

    XC Race Bike Test opener

    Best cross-country XC mountain bikes: Thoroughbred racing steeds

    Stacking up the suspension forks for a round of testing

    Best mountain bike forks: XC, trail and enduro forks reviewed and rated

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    Best dropper seatposts: reliable game-changers

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    Best mountain bike wheels: aluminium, carbon, and budget options

    YT Izzo Uncaged 7

    Best down-country mountain bike: short travel shredders

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    Best mountain bike goggles: gravity optimised eyewear

    YT Industries Capra Core 2 GX

    Best mountain bike: the ultimate trail, XC and enduro bikes at all budgets

    Best mountain bike handlebars: steer with confidence and precision

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    MBR Show – 5 hot new DJI e-bikes

    Every DJI-powered e-bike we know about right now, plus what I think comes next for the Chinese power house

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    What will the mountain bike of tomorrow look like? 8 industry experts gaze into the crystal ball of bike design

    Why you need to look beyond the geometry charts

    Go with the flow: discovering the ‘tech-flow’ of Wharncliffe Crags

    12 hidden features on your mountain bike

    How many of these 12 hidden features on your bike do you know about?

    Amflow PL Carbon Pro with DJI Avinox motor

    Drone brand DJI swoops into the e-bike market with the new Amflow PL Carbon, boasting the best power-to-weight ratio of any electric mountain bike

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    Hardtail of the Year

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    Best hardtail mountain bike: classic trail shredding machines

    Deals

    Decathlon Rockrider E-Expl 520S

    We loved the Decathlon Rockrider E-EXPL 520S at full price – it’s now got £500 off in this Prime Day electric mountain bike deal

    Prime Day Deals 2025

    Amazon Prime Days mountain bike deals: four days of killer discounts on clothing, gear and bikes

    Prime Day Workshop repair stand deals

    Park Tool’s highly rated PCS-10.3 repair stand is currently on sale for Amazon Prime Day, but I’ve found an alternative from Decathlon that costs under £30!

    Hunt Proven Carbon Race XC MTB 29

    One of the best XC wheelsets from Hunt has just hit its lowest price – with a massive 40% off now’s the time to upgrade to these lightweight, race-ready wheels

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