Offered in both 26in and 29in guises, the Lapierre Raid 629 is a formidable package at under £600
Alan Muldoon
Bike Test Editor
Giant Trance X29 1 review
The big-wheeled version of the award-winning Giant Trance X gets the MBR test treatment
Diamondback Sortie Niner 2 review
A go-anywhere 29er with a super-beefy frame — but does it live up to its promise?
Trek Fuel EX 2013
New for 2013 is Trek’s latest incarnation of the ever-popular Fuel Ex, priced from £1,400. We swung a leg over the latest models in the Dolomites to see how the…
Scott Scale 29 Comp review
Hardtail offers maximum grin factor at a great price
Norco Shinobi 1 review
Norco's 29er trail bike is in a class of its own
Specialized Stumpjumper Expert Evo
Specialized Stumpy Expert Evos — now with a carbon front-end 29
Specialized Camber 29 review
With the 26 no more, 2013's Camber 29 has big boots to fill
2012 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo review
An awesome all-rounder with a top-class specification
Orbea Rallon 50 review
Read our verdict on the Rallon 50 from Spanish co-operative Orbea
Commencal Meta AM 3 review
Immensely likeable and stacked with potential, but how does the Commencal Meta AM 3 stack up against the competition?
Cannondale Jekyll 4 review
Cannondale's all-mountain, 150mm-travel Jekyll 4 on test
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Workshop video: Fox Float service
Fox's Float air can needs this simple service performed every 30 hours riding: watch our step by step video
Video: Tomac Automatic 120mm build
The trials and tribulations of a custom bike build
MBR contents: January 2012
What's in the latest issue of MBR?
Workshop video: Swap axles in a rear Hope Pro II hub
In the latest installment of our series of workshop tutorials, Al Vines shows you how to convert your Hope hub and stiffen up your bike's rear end
Pace demo day at Whinlatter – Nov 26
No plans for the weekend? Go for a free ride at Whinlatter. Pace Cycles have a demo day on Saturday, Nov 26th; just turn up with your pedals and a…
Freecaster to launch rival race series
Freecaster is set to launch its own downhill series in 2012, a potential rival to the UCI World Cup. In an interview with Ray Dulieu we've got details of where,…
Killer Loop Competition: Hans Rey Peak District Coordinates
Read on to find the coordinates for our hidden bottle in the Peak District