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Maxxis launches the High Roller III as an all-conditions tyre, but has it sabotaged its own Assegai?
Maxxis has a new version of the High Roller tyre out, now in its third generation it claims a more aggressive tread pattern than the…
This changes everything! Are these next gen motors killing off the low-power e-bike?
On episode 10 of the MBR Show, we take a look at the arrival of two massive outside-industry players into the e-bike market. The first…
Leatt expands from clothing and protection into MTB components with a new range of stems, bars, grips, and pedals
Leatt has built a solid reputation for clothing and protective gear since it launched the original MTB neck brace 20 years ago, and the South…
Is the Presta valve dead? New valves from Schwalbe and Muc-Off aim to kill off this 100 year old design
Tyre valves, whether tubeless compatible or attached to an inner tube have remained largely unchanged for a number of years now, with just a few…
I spotted Bosch’s secret new Performance CX motor at Eurobike, and it’s smaller and sleeker than the current version
You didn’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to spot Bosch’s next generation motor among the e-bikes on display at Eurobike. Some brands had made a…
ZF’s is bringing automotive technology to the e-bike market, with an exciting new can-sized motor boasting big power with less weight
German automotive behemoth ZF (best known for gearboxes and bearings), has launched its first electric bike system, with the focal piece being the CentriX mid-drive…
Fazua announces bigger internal battery and sturdier remote, but there’s still no sign of a range extender for the Ride 60 e-bike motor
E-bike drive systems manufacturer Fazua has announced plans to launch a new, bigger battery and a Mode Control remote for eMTB use. The battery will…
SRAM’s new S-1000 parts bring T-Type wireless Transmission to a lower price point – but you’ll have to buy a complete bike to get it
SRAM has expanded its Eagle Transmission Ecosystem with four new products, bringing the brand’s high-tech wireless shifting to a lower price point than ever before.…
Tired of fiddling with cleat position when you replace them? Crankbrothers’ new tool takes out the guesswork
Crankbrothers has released a Cleat Tool, which allows riders to precisely align their cleats during installation, and keep them from moving during the tightening process.…
Formula’s new low-progression air-spring could make it as cushty as the new RockShox 3.1 damper
Formula has just released a Josh Bryceland Edition Selva fork, custom tuned for the most jibbing-est man in the world and with a limited 100-piece…
Fox’s new Purevue eyewear could bring goggle protection without the hassle
Fox Racing has launched its new eyewear – the Purvue. It’s technically a goggle, but without the sometimes cumbersome design that can lead to you…
OneUp’s new hubs: seven colours, £315 a pair, and weigh less than Hope and DT Swiss equivalents, it’s claimed
OneUp Components has launched its first ever wheel hubs. They will be available in a choice of seven anodised colours, and the brand claims they…
Fazua is ‘listening’ to its e-bike motors to improve reliability and diagnose faults
E-bikes, washing machines, your toothbrush… it’s well known they all make weird sounds when they’re about to go wrong, and if we just listened hard…
Will Shimano’s new EP5 motor drive the next generation of lightweight e-bikes?
Shimano has launched two new drive units with mid-power outputs that are just begging to be used on a lightweight e-bike. EP5 delivers 60Nm of…
EXT’s latest V4 Arma and Storia shocks allow for softer springs and easier fettling
The latest coil shocks from EXT can now be run with softer springs for more grip and comfort, thanks to a raft of changes the…
RockShox’ new 3.1 damper is so plush it’s almost hyperactive, while the new Trailhead app gives you a suspension expert in your pocket
RockShox has a new damper for its Pike, Lyrik and Zeb forks: called the Charger 3.1 it promises a more supple and sensitive feel and…
What, no Rally? SRAM’s new Range Extender battery adds 250Wh, but it only works in Range power mode
SRAM has released a range extender for the Powertrain e-bike motor, it packs in 250Wh of juice, weighs 1.5kg and costs £449. The Eagle Powertrain…
SRAM riders are going to love the new £20 AXS Rocker Paddle upgrade
SRAM has a new upgrade to its electronic shifter that pretty much every rider is going to love. It’s called the AXS Pod Controller Rocker…
New ODI Vanquish D3O grip is twice as effective at reducing trail buzz, it’s claimed
ODI has teamed up with D3O for its latest grip in an effort to increase shock absorption and reduce hand pain and fatigue on long…