These are mbr’s choice of the most exciting products of 2018. British made dropper posts, alt drivetrains, computers that live inside your tyres and more.
Mountain Bike Rider
The new bikes, forks and components you have to go and see at The Cycle Show
There is a plethora of mountain bikes and components that you simply have to see at The Cycle Show. Here are the first five stalls you simply have to visit.
Llandegla, North Wales trail centre guide
Llandegla is doing a damn fine job of getting bums on seats and bikes on trails. A great trail centre designed and built for the masses.
3 first aid essentials for mountain bikers
We look at three useful ways to look after rider in a pickle: the St John's phone app, a medical kit and a training course.
7iDP Transition gloves review
The 7iDP Transition is a minimal glove that suits riders who don't have very large hand and who like thin palm feel.
Cannock Chase trail centre guide
Cannock Chase is an accessible, cleverly designed trail centre that’s a blast to ride, the Midlands mountain biker’s quick-fix.
Rogatkin’s mad 1440 trick wins Red Bull District Ride
Red Bull District Ride finally returns for its fifth instalment on September 1-2 this year. Here's how and why you should tune in to watch.
Specialized Enduro Comp 650 (2017) longterm verdict
Our longterm test verdict on the Specialized Enduro Comp 650b; Specialized's enduro machine sucks up big hits without compromising sensitivity.
Check out this gloriously OTT Calibre Bossnut makeover
AKA turning a budget steed into a bone fide stunner. This Calibre Bossnut is just that little bit different to others.
Three essential skills you need at every trail centre
From Scotland to Suffolk, trail centres demand a different skill set to natural rides. Here's how to ride further, faster and safer.
Women buy bikes too, so make us feel welcome
We've all had poor service at some point. But what if the reason behind that poor service is because you’re… well… a woman.
How mountain biking makes us smarter
Forget Countdown, crosswords and quizzes; all we need to do is ride. Improved spatial memory, thinking skills, attention and decision making.
Whinlatter Forest, Lake District trail centre guide
England’s most mountainous county contains a forest trail centre called Whinlatter that is all about seeing beyond the wood and the trees.
How to create grip on a mountain bike
Strong and stable is a great mantra, but if you don’t want to end up like Theresa May, you’ve got to dial your posture. >>> Check out all our free…
Coed y Brenin, North Wales trail centre guide
Coed y Brenin, the original trail centre, is the newest enduro hotspot south of the Tweed Valley. Nothing ever stands still here - that’s why we love it!
HXR Easy Shift cranks let you change gear without pedalling
The HxR Easy Shift allows you to change gear while freewheeling by moving the freewheel to the chainring and fixing the cassette to the rear hub.
How to prep your bike in two minutes
Treated yourself to a new hardtail or a new full suspension bike? Watch this vid and read this guide to help get the most out of it by setting it…
How to fit offset shock bushings
Put the spring back in your shock with our step-by-step video guide on how to fit offset shock bushings or just replace worn bushings.
You’re never too old to mountain bike
When Jim Hornsby started collecting his pension he could've taken up bowls, bingo and gardening. Instead he chose fat tyres, singletrack and steep hills.
Five of the hottest e-bikes of 2018
We took a spin on a sample of 2018 e-MTBs in the mountains of Italy to see where the market is heading, and discovered some big differences in performance.