It's not often we get to talk about hot weather being a problem in the UK but we are in a bone fide heatwave. Here's how to hydrate on a…
Benjamin Haworth
Contributor
Riding a banana-seat klunker down the hair-raising Half Nelson trail
Take an old klunker, slap on a Chopper-style banana seat and Girvin linkage fork and hit the Half Nelson trail. What could possibly go wrong?
Oh no! Cwmcarn trails are on fire AGAIN
Latest social post from Cwmcarn Trail Crew states "Here we go again , looks like its started over again more rain needed ASAP"
Building up a hardtail out of your pile of spare bits: Part 1
The start of a new series where I have a go at putting together a decent hardtail by using as many spares - and as fewer new bits - as…
2019 Mondraker Dune goes 170mm travel with trunnion mount metric shock
The 2019 Mondraker Dune enters the 'super enduro' realm with a bump up in travel to 170mm and a switch to trunnion mount metric shocks.
Check out the expanded 2019 Kona Honzo hardtail range
Details on the 2019 Kona Honzo range of pioneering hardtails. Modern 29er/27.5+ geometry on one of most fun hardtails we’ve tested.
MBR August 2018
Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more… The latest issue…
Could you be a product reviewer? Tell us about your disc brakes!
Do you ride mountain bikes? Do you use your brakes? No? We can't help you. Yes? Read on and you can help your fellow riders get good brakes.
Details of new e-bikes from Giant
Straight outta our inbox, here's some info about the new pedal assist electric mountain bikes on the way from Giant. The Stance E+ and Trance E+.
Dirty Deals: flat pedals, tools, road bikes and much more!
School's out, Dirty Deals out! The ninety-fifth edition of our weekly bikey bargains collections sees a bunch of stuff ideal for your jolly holidays.
Bold Cycles Unplugged: first ride video
The recently released Bold Cycles Unplugged may hide away its rear shock but it proudly displays a progressive profile and impressive adjustability.
Which Orange mountain bike is right for you?
Here is our handy guide to the 2018 Orange mountain bikes range. Orange has always had a cult following in the UK with a loyal fanbase.
Charles ‘Five Ten’ Cole, 1955-2018 RIP
Five Ten founder and pioneer of all things sticky rubber, Charles Cole, has passed away aged 63. His Stealth rubber revolutionised mountain biking.
Maxxis expand Wide Trail range to eight tyres
More models of popular Maxxis tyres will now be available in the Wide Trail format, larger volume tyres designed for modern wider rims.
A story of mountain biking and coffee
EWS racers the Gehrig twins are ex-baristas who really like their coffee. Watch as they explore Colombian coffee plantation by bike.
New adjustable width handlebars from Ibis
Two new carbon bars from Ibis come with aluminium end inserts to fit/remove to suit your width desires; either 750mm or a full 800mm.
Funny vid: Santa Cruz mechanics racing DH whilst Santa Cruz racers do the wrenching
New Santa Cruz Syndicate vid where mechanics Marshy and P.A. do a DH race and Loris Vergier and Greg Minnaar try being mechanics.
It’s International Ride MTB Day this Friday
If you've only just recovered from World Emoji Day - which was yesterday :) - brace yourself for a day devoted to mountain bikes this Friday.
Where would 16-year-old Vali Holl be if she was racing in Elite DH category?
Vali Holl has already won the World Cup overall with two races to go. But where would her race times place her in the Elite category?
X-Fusion Microlite RL rear shock review
The X-Fusion Microlite RL is a rear shock for weight saving. Its priority is to help you have a bike - a XC race bike - that is as light…