Remember when 29er mountain bikes stood out like a sore thumb? Big wagon wheels, with skinny cross country tyres and often with goofy, dated geometry. Many speculated about this wheel…
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Hope adds SRAM 3 bolt fitting, T-Type compatible chainring to its range
In addition to the recently launched R22 chainring, Hope has added a 3 bolt Direct Mount ring for SRAM mountain bike cranks to its range. Much like the R22 the…
YT Industries rolls out a limited edition Capra Uncaged 12
We’ve tested plenty of YT Capra’s over the years here at MBR and it’s proved itself as an accomplished and well priced hard-hitting enduro bike or park bike. In either…
Introducing the Hunt E_All Mountain E-MTB-specific wheelset
Hunt’s all-new E_All Mountain alloy wheelset has been engineered to meet the specific demands of modern electric mountain bikes, ranging from lighter weight, mid-torque platforms to full-power high-torque models. Best…
7mesh launches Airmap: next generation air-permeable, water-resistant clothing tech
Air is the ultimate key to comfort The 7mesh product team spends an inordinate amount of time thinking about managing air, moisture, and heat inside technical apparel, but once they…
A legal high: summiting the Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
Words and photos: James Vincent “C’est Fou!” Maybe it was the bemused expression on the hiker’s face that sealed the deal, or maybe it was the simple fact that we…
Introducing the Pivot Factory Racing LTD edition Firebird
Collaboration sparks creation Born from the collaboration of two industry leaders, Pivot Cycles and Leatt, the limited edition Firebird is a celebration of their shared commitment to pushing boundaries. Leatt’s…
Havok Bike Park is back: old name, new venue…
Havok reigns The story of the new Havok bike park inevitably starts with the ending of the old one. In 2021 Storm Arwen hammered much of the UK, with high…
Chain Reaction presents ‘Mega by Day, Mega by Night’ edit
Filmed at the iconic Megavalanche event in Alpe d’Huez, Chain Reaction Cycles partnered with Cut Media for this gruelling shoot. “Mountain biking is what we do, and this was an…
New Fox trail features celebrate continued bike park partnerships
As well as the much loved and established Fox Hit The Park series of events (a day where anyone can come and ride with their favourite Fox riders, including Greg Minnaar,…
Technique: Listen to your friends (sometimes!)
Words: Andy Barlow Photos: Andy McCandlish Advice for riding faster or handling more technical trails is everywhere. YouTube videos, forums, books, magazine articles even. Even on a group ride with…
Headspace: new guidance on spotting concussion and how to treat it
What is a concussion? Stupid question, it’s when your friend tries a new feature, hits a tree and then can’t remember which trail he’s on or who won Hardline (it…
A decade of thrills: celebrating ten years of BikePark Wales
Before the gates to BikePark Wales were flung open in August 2013, the idea of a pay-per-thrill bike park – the first of its kind in the UK – in…
Fox adds the Union Canvas flat pedal shoe to its range
When Fox moved into the MTB footwear and launched the original Union flat pedal shoe – with its robust, easy-care and water-resistant upper – earlier this year, we were keen…
Sweat and Slate: Riding the multi-day Traws Eryri route
Words: Claire Frecknall Photos: Sam Dugon North Wales is the birthplace of UK trail centres. It’s where Coed Y Brenin first introduced us all to a purpose built and waymarked…
2024 RockShox Vivid rear shock: big, bold and built for downhill performance
NEW VIVID – GRAVITY EVOLVED Big, bold, and built to maximize downhill capability and performance, the legendary RockShox Vivid shock has evolved to match everything from downhill to E-MTB to…
MBR September 2023 – 293
The latest issue of MBR is out now, and as ever it’s packed full of inspiring ideas and routes to help you find new places to get out and ride.…
New Race Face Turbine alloy wheelset – updated spec, lower price
A tuned wheelset isn’t new to any of us; we’ve seen Enve, Crankbrothers and Race Face building a more compliant front wheel for comfort, offset by more durable rear for…
27.5in wheel trail bikes ain’t dead! Yeti keeps them alive with the SB135
Instead of the now-almost-default full 29er, or on-trend mixed wheel ‘mullet’ set up this new Yeti SB135 uses dinky 27.5in wheels front and rear. The thinking is it’ll suit riders…
New Pinarello Dogma hardtail to debut at UCI XC World Champs
Pinarello’s full-suspension Dogma XC proved an immediate success when Pidcock rode the full-suspension version to victory in both the Men’s Elite Cross-county Short Track and Olympic events in Nové Město,…