In SRAM’s own words its all-new Eagle Powertrain for e-MTBs is inspired innovation, radical simplicity, unmatched integration with Eagle Transmission, clean and simple rider control,…
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First Look: Geometron G2 Pinion gearbox bike 2024
Forget high pivot idlers, Geometron goes back to the gearbox with a Pinion drivetrain on its latest G2 bike. Need to know Geometron G2 comes…
New Blue Trail for Laggan Wolftrax bridges a trail gap
Work has begun last month on the build of a new, blue grade mountain bike route at Laggan Wolftrax. The new route is designed to…
Shimano GF 800 GTX: a new winter boot for flat pedals
With many riders making the switch to flats, especially those on e-bikes, there are precious few compatible footwear options to deal with sodden trails and…
Dirt Hero kids’ off-road balance bike: keep them following in your tyre tracks
Training wheels… If you’re a committed mountain biker then it almost goes without saying that you’ll be keen for your kids to get out and…
Fancy a dream job? BikePark Wales has a vacancy for a Trails and Estate Manager
BikePark Wales is a all-season mountain bike facility located at Merthyr Tydfil on the edge of the Brecon Beacons national park just 25 minutes north…
Calibre launches all-new, UK designed, Line hardtail range
When it comes to mountain bikes, Calibre has a simple ethos: to build machines that are affordable and fun to ride. Thoughtful and innovative designs,…
Meet the Mondraker Crusher, a new Shimano powered, enduro-focused e-bike
The new Crusher is an enduro-focused, full power e-bike with 29” wheels, 150mm of rear wheel travel paired with a burly 160mm fork. Mondraker has…
Buckle up for Ridgeline IV video edit: Gee Atherton rides the Dolomites
This film differs from its predecessors in that the team “didn’t move a rock”. It was about exploring with friends, an adventure into the mountains,…
Forbidden Bicycle Company presents the ‘Field Day’ video
We have a stacked roster of riders in the UK that are well equipped to use the landscape to their full advantage. Join Forbidden UK’s…
Santa Cruz Heckler SL: a new mid power, mid travel e-bike with mullet wheels
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.…
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.…
New Trek Slash gets high pivot idler, more travel and a bigger door
Need to know New high pivot design and 19t idler, giving rear-ward axle path and increased anti-squat at over 100% Mixed wheel size now comes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…