It’s Murphy’s law; you get a new pair of waterproof trousers and you’ll rip them first ride out. It’s like washing the car, the minute your back is turned the…
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Zerode Katipo Deluxe with Pinion gearbox first ride review
After riding, racing and testing mountain bikes for decades, this is the first bike where I’ve received instructions on how best to change gear. And there’s me figuring I had…
Troy Lee Designs Flowline MIPS Helmet review
For an entry level helmet, the new Flowline MIPS from Troy Lee Designs is pretty darned pricey. Compare it to the all open face that preceded it though, the £220…
Protection, without the weight? The new Vittoria Air-Liner Light tyre insert
Tyre inserts are beloved of enduro riders and downhillers alike for their rim and puncture protection: But for XC racers, downcountry riders, and all the rest of us they’re overkill…
Future pros: new bikes, gear, helmets and more for groms
Getting your kids into riding (and not football!) is a life’s work for some of us. It’s only natural; you want the next generation to get as much out of…
Best UK mountain bike routes for riding in the rain and bad weather
When the rain is pouring down it can be hard to motivate yourself to head out for a ride, especially if you’re trying to avoid muddy trails and miserable conditions.…
SQlab 5OX pedal review
The 5OX is a big slab of a pedal, the nylon reinforced platform is oversized in every direction and it rotates on top-end bearings, the idea being it’ll last just…
Hotstuff: what we’re excited about this month
Have a look at the latest tasty bike stuff to land on our desks! From carbon wheels to shiny new pedals, waterproof pants to innovative water bottles, there’s plenty of…
Gee Atherton: “I raced Hardline with a broken femur… and I loved it!
In 2021, Gee Atherton suffered a huge crash while filming The Knife Edge. The track involved riding an incredible rocky, steep technical track, something Atherton is no stranger to. The…
Santa Cruz 5010 C GX RSV first ride review
The Santa Cruz 5010 has a reputation as the playful, capable bike in the stable that’s ready for fun times. Of course, it’s evolved over the years, and there are…
Hotstuff: what we’re excited about this month
Cast your eye over the freshest goods to hit the MBR desk this month, with plenty of products to keep you protected from the elements, protected from hard hits, your…
Bell’s new Full-10 helmet looks a breezy affair thanks to MIPS Spherical
Bell has a new full face out, called the Full-10 Spherical. It’s an exciting new helmet because the brand has brought its MIPS Spherical technology over from the trail lid…
Will fans have to pay to watch the 2023 UCI Mountain Bike World Series?
This summer, the Mountain Bike World Series – as it’s now known – including the XCO (cross-country), DHI (downhill) and enduro racing, will go out live and on-demand on Discovery+,…
Canyon Torque 29 AL 6 first ride review
There are subtle differences between the best enduro mountain bikes, and the best bike park shredders. So where does the Canyon Torque 29 fit in, exactly? Look at it one…
Bold Unplugged Pro first ride review
The Bold Unplugged Pro is an enduro bike from the brand famed for its clean, sleek design and hidden shock, and for 2023 it gets a redesigned frame, more travel…
Marin Oso pedal review
Marin’s not made a pedal for more than a quarter of a century, which is a testament to just how much mountain bike heritage the brand has. It’s also very…
Syncros IS Tubeless Handlebar Tool
Strapping a spare tube to your frame or hiding it inside your down tube storage is common practice for many of us, but most of us would we be better…
Hotstuff: what we’re excited about this month
YT Industries 720Wh battery £899 The pace of e-bikes is relentless. I don’t just mean how rapidly they tear up climbs, I mean how prolific new ones have become, how…
YT’s new Capra Core 1 is a low-cost enduro sled
YT has added a new budget version of the Capra to its enduro lineup, called the Core 1 it leads with a beefy RockShox ZEB Base fork, comes mullet or…
Best bike locks, and top tips for avoiding bike theft
Rated: four of the best mountain bike locks. We’ve probably all suffered from scallywags stealing bikes, or know someone who has. Here's how to prevent it.