It’s official, Jey Clementz is the fastest enduro rider in the world again, winning the first Enduro World Series race of the season in Rotorua, New Zealand
Jamie Darlow
Front Section Editor
Brendan Fairclough rides Surrey singletrack (VIDEO)
Brendan Fairclough riding his local trails in the Surrey Hills – the speed and style of the Scott rider might not surprise you. But his humility probably will
Scott Scale 970 (2015) review
More affordable version of one of our favourite 29er hardtails
Bespoke bikes boom
Customised colours and personalised spec sheets are this season’s zeitgeist
Improve the performance of your Fox CTD fork
DIY options Check the stiction, £free Stand on the pedals in the ‘attack’ position. Get a friend to push the fork into its travel, then release and let it settle…
Bionicon Edison Evo 2015 – First Look (VIDEO)
The new Bionicon Edison Evo enduro bike has arrived: part downhill bike, short-travel trail bike, and all new for 2015. With travel adjustment from 180-120mm the bike can toggle between…
Buying a bike online: the complete guide
Buying a bike online and the savings can be as big as the pitfalls, so here's a guide to picking the best bike, the right size, and the ultimate options.
Be a control freak – Skills advice from Chris Akrigg
Trials riding isn’t just about tricks, according to Chris Akrigg
Design your own bike – 3 ways to custom build
How hard can it be to design a mountain bike? If you’re brave enough, these companies will let you find out
The £50 bike lights challenge… one year on
Last winter the mbr team went online to find out if night riding for next to nowt was as easy as eBay would have you believe. One year on, are…
Seven simple ways to tune your riding position
Get set to shred by tweaking your controls, your contact points, your cockpit and get your riding position totally dialled in.
One leg, no fear
A shock-damped prosthetic leg and a passion for riding have helped amputee Glenn Johnstone to recover and thrive
Fat Chance: the Yo Eddy is back
One of the pioneering bike builders from the early 90s, Chris Chance is back after 20 years away from the sport. Now he’s building a new Yo Eddy designed by…
MTB shoes: sticky rubber on the cheap
Are the soles on your trail shoes, quite literally, shredded? Here’s two easy fixes…
5 ideal routes to take a new rider on
Short enough for new riders yet playful enough for grizzled veterans, these five routes make perfect day-trip fodder.
Halfords 13 Incline Delta review
A new brand from Halfords that promises simplicity and value.
Specialized Storm Control 2Bliss tyre review
Fantastic value but punctured in UK conditions - £30
Amazing urban wallride (VIDEO)
How to ride down steps: just turn them into one giant wallride
Great movies we missed in 2014 (VIDEO)
From Red Bull Rampage to trail riding in British Columbia, 2014 has been a great year for MTB videos, just watch and see
Epic Cymru — new five-day enduro race
A new Trans Provence-style enduro race will take place in South Wales next summer, on technically demanding, mountain trails, all set to breathtaking scenery.