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Danny Milner
Editor
Suntour Auron review
A great value fork but overdamped - £380
Orbea Occam AM M-LTD (2016) review
Orbea recently revealed the new Occam. The buzzword at its launch was ‘polyvalence’ — to reflect the fact that the Occam is intended to be a bike that can do…
We tried to keep up with Danny Hart in Whistler and this is what happened
We hooked up with Danny Hart on vacation in Whistler for a few laps of the bike park. Of course, we couldn’t resist slapping on a chesty cam and recording…
Specialized Camber Evo 29 (2015) longterm review
We've got the new Specialized Camber Evo on longterm test. Find out how we're getting on with it...
Santa Cruz updates Bronson and 5010
Need to know Geometry updates include shorter chainstays, slacker head angles and steeper seat angles Reach measurements grow by, on average, 25mm per frame size Third generation VPP suspension easier…
Crankworx wants you to decide the Deep Summer photography competition
Three days to shoot and edit a five minute slideshow in and around Whistler. Epicness guaranteed
HT X1 clipless pedal review
Aaron Gwin's pedal of choice - £119.99
What it’s like to race the 15 minute Crankworx Garbanzo downhill
As I rolled to a halt, and collapsed over the bars — lungs burning, arms pumped solid and wheezing like a sex pest — I felt a tap on my…
How to bleed Shimano mountain bike disc brakes (VIDEO)
Shimano brakes are some of the best out there but they still need regular maintenance. The brakes use mineral oil, which isn’t hygroscopic like the Dot fluid used by many…
Five cool new products from GT, Charge, Fabric and Sombrio
CSG owns a multitude of brands, including Cannondale, GT, Charge, Fabric, Sugoi and Sombrio. Here are a few highlights from its 2016 range reveal. 1. GT’s Zaskar celebrates its 25th…
The new Kona Hei Hei: the XC race bike that makes you grin, not grimace (VIDEO)
XC race bikes: they’re nervous, twitchy thoroughbreds that just want to buck you into the weeds at the merest hint of a technical descent? Well, yes, broadly speaking – with…
How to jump tabletops and doubles on a mountain bike (VIDEO)
So after watching part one of our Art of Flight series you’ve mastered hops and drops and have a solid foundation for jumping. This month it’s time to step up…
Canyon Strive CF 9.0 Race (2015) review (VIDEO)
An enduro wizard that punches way above its weight - £3,699
Lehikoinen goes rim riding on day five of the Trans-Provence (VIDEO)
Take a look at what's in store for the original enduro stage race
Mondraker introduces new carbon Dune with adjustable geometry (VIDEO)
Key points 3 models: Dune Carbon XR £6,599 / Dune Carbon RR £5,599 / Dune Carbon R £4,599 plus frame only option 4 sizes: S, M, L, XL Zero suspension…
The simplest dropper post ever?
The new patent-pending Digit seatpost brings most of the benefits of a dropper post to a much wider audience. Like most great ideas, it’s ridiculously simple. The seatpost is slotted…
Cannondale Trail 2 (2015) review
Cannondale's Trail SL 29er 2 is a reworked version of its 26in bike. How well do the big wheels crossover?
MBR does the Enduro World Series (VIDEO) – Day 2
Day one at the Scottish leg of the Enduro World Series couldn’t have been more perfect – fantastic weather, amazing trails and one of the best days I’d had on…
MBR does the Enduro World Series (VIDEO) — Day 1
The chance to compete against the elite doesn’t come very often in cycle sport. To merely qualify for the right to try and qualify for a World Cup downhill requires…