Following on from the ERA wheel launch, Race Face has two new handlebars focussed on improving control and reducing fatigue. The carbon ERA and alloy Turbine are available in a…
Danny Milner
Editor
Fox launches new generation of Grip dampers boasting more support without the harshness
Fox has completely overhauled its dampers for model year 2025 with three new Grip options tuned specifically to suit the differing priorities of gravity, trail, and XC riding. These new…
Gold forks are nothing new, but that doesn’t mean Fox’s special ‘Podium Gold’ finish isn’t sexy AF
Gold forks are not a new thing – in 1992 RockShox wowed the public with the Mag 20 and Mag 21, then again in 2000 with the Psylo – and…
Rearward arch saves weight, adds stiffness, and gives the latest Fox 32 Step-Cast XC fork a retro look
The new 32 Step-Cast is the lightest fork Fox has ever made. And with the Paris Olympics fast approaching, racers like Fox-sponsored Mathieu van der Poel are looking for every…
The new Mondraker Dune is a mid-power e-bike with its sights set firmly on the Specialized Kenevo SL
Mondraker’s new long travel e-bike gets the lightweight Bosch SX motor and battery system, weighs under 20kg, and is claimed to be ‘the natural evolution of enduro’. It’s not Mondraker’s…
The Mondraker Dune XR forced me to work harder on the climbs, but paid back with interest on the descents with more agility and wider grins!
Mondraker has already thrown its hat in the best lightweight e-bike ring with the talented Neat. Now the Spanish brand is bringing in the big guns, with the 165mm travel…
Best mountain bike sunglasses: protect your eyes from glare and debris
The best mountain bike glasses and goggles will stop your vision being compromised by debris, letting you focus on the trail ahead... and out of A+E.
Setting your shock sag is harder than you think – here’s how to do it right
Everyone knows how to set your sag, right? You’ve probably done it 100 times, and there’s a million videos out there showing how to do it. And most of that…
I love the Fox Union Clipless shoes’ wipe-clean upper, but they aren’t as comfortable as Crankbrothers
Fox hit a home run with its latest Union flat pedal shoes, going straight into the shortlist of best mountain bike shoes. Can it do the same with the clip-in…
7Mesh is going backwards with its Airmap technology, the Cache Anorak jacket is an expensive disappointment
If you haven’t come across 7Mesh, the brand was formed by ex-Arcteryx employees looking to take cycling clothing to the next level. Based out of the mountain bike mecca that…
I tested SRAM’s XX Eagle AXS T-Type transmission for 16 months and loved the sweet shifting and impressive durability, but discovered it’s far from indestructible
SRAM revolutionised MTB drivetrains over ten years ago with the launch of the single-ring XX1. Now, its new XX and X0 Eagle AXS transmissions promise equally significant gains in strength,…
Merida’s latest e-bikes and the new Norco high-pivot Optic and Sight discussed on the latest MBR show
Merida has just launched the new eOne-Sixty e-bike range, with a split down the middle that aims to appeal to two different customers. Somewhere along the line the message has…
I tested the latest Commencal Meta V5 Race, and it was unlike any other enduro bike I’ve ridden recently
Mention the name Meta to any veteran mountain biker and it will evoke fond memories. Personally speaking, I had a Commencal Meta SX back in around 2007, and a Meta…
Merida’s new eOne-Sixty 875 Lite can pack in a whopping 1,110Wh of battery power, making it the longest-range e-bike I’ve ever ridden
With a split range, the latest Merida eOne-Sixty takes a two-pronged approach with the aim of satisfying two distinct e-bike customers. The eOne-Sixty CF goes after the rider seeking less…
Merida’s new eOne-Sixty e-bike range is confusing – here’s why you don’t want the ‘Lite’ if you want your e-bike light
With three new e-bikes to choose from, Merida is aiming to offer something for everyone in the market for one of the best new electric mountain bikes. Let’s break those…
SRAM switches to mineral oil for new Maven premium four-piston gravity disc brake
There’s a new halo brake in SRAM’s line-up, it’s called Maven and it’s said to be the most powerful brake the brand has ever made. But power is not the…
Scott’s 2024 Voltage eRide 900 Tuned mid-power e-bike prioritises grins over grams and is all the better for it
With the same motor and a similar profile to the ultralight Lumen, but with more travel and a broader remit, the new 17.9kg Voltage promises to amp up the experience…
Impressive power and control makes the new Maven Ultimate the best SRAM disc brake we’ve ridden
SRAM’s brand new Maven brake brings new levels of power and control to the range, and a switch to mineral oil brake fluid should mean less maintenance and more consistent…
Scott brings back the Voltage for 2024 and gives it a new lease of life with a sleek frame and lightweight motor
Take Scott’s Genius trail bike, give it a compact, lightweight motor, and hey presto; you have the Scott Voltage. A mid-power e-bike with 155mm of travel and an incredibly streamlined…
Six-bar linkages and lightweight e-bikes discussed on the latest MBR show
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for new products, with Scott launching a sleek new Ransom enduro bike, and Pivot updating its trail-friendly Switchblade. Alan and Danny run through…