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Hope Technology unveil new concept HB.211 carbon bike
Component manufacturer Hope Technology have built a concept carbon fibre bike for co-founder Simon Sharp's Trans Provence 2016 run - and it looks amazing
Shimano SLX M7000: Shimano’s 11-speed for the masses
Shimano SLX M7000 brings 11-speed shifting and high-performance disc braking to a more affordable level. Will the new SLX be as well-received as its first incarnation…
Shimano XT goes electric with wireless Di2
Two years after unveiling XTR Di2, the Japanese giant has today released details of XT Di2. Electrical cables instead of wire ones. No more mis-shifts.…
Watch: Wade Simmons on the ‘de-gnarification’ of the North Shore
Is Vancouver’s famous North Shore getting less gnarly? We don’t think so, but that’s not what Wade Simmons found in his latest video. Alright, well you…
How to build core strength for mountain biking
What is the core? The core is a buzzword loved by the ‘lifestyle’ industry but is widely misinterpreted. Those of us with medical training tend…
How to change a RockShox fork compression damper
Many people have innate fears about working on a fork. They seem to think that touching the wrong dial or unscrewing the wrong thread will…
Watch Claudio’s first track preview of the year
One of our favourite things about the World Cup season are Claudio Caluori’s manic track previews. Every race, the Scott team manager and commentator straps…
Dyfi bike park: Has Dan Atherton built the UK’s next riding hotspot?
The Dyfi forest has been a mountain biking hub for a few years now with the highly successful Dyfi enduro being a must ride for…
How to convert your 29er to a plus bike
Plus bikes promise more grip and a smoother ride… and another hefty credit card bill. But what if there was a cheaper way to go…
Loic Bruni reveals custom World Champs demo
We love a custom frame here at MBR and Loic Bruni’s new paint job is right up there with the best of them. Sweet, sweet…
Watch Cam Zink backflip with his baby attached to his bike
Cam Zink has a reputation for doing some crazy things on a bike – look no further than his Red Bull Rampage appearances – but we…
Riders react to the Lourdes World Cup track
The fastest riders on the planet have all been up on the hill today checking out the Lourdes World Cup track. We’ve pulled these reactions…
RockShox launches first metric shocks – the Deluxe and Super Deluxe
Key points Industry moves towards standardised metric shocks Claimed improved performance and integration over former standards Two models on offer What are metric shocks To explain…
YT Industries Jeffsy: As big a game changer as the Capra?
Key points YT Industries releases first trail bike 140mm travel, 29 in wheels, adjustable geometry, carbon and aluminium versions available Prices from £1,781 So this…
Five reasons you should watch the Lourdes World Cup
After months in the racing wilderness our sanctuary has come. As we write, the world’s best riders are inspecting the Lourdes race track ready for…
Watch the Athertons shred their new downhill bikes…in the dark
Bang in time for the first World Cup at Lourdes this weekend, the Athertons have released this video of them shredding on their brand new…
Loic Bruni says Aaron Gwin is ‘slow’
There’s just four days to go until the first race in the 2016 downhill World Cup season and battle lines are being drawn. There have…
Watch Claudio Caluori ski down the Leogang downhill track
Ok, we admit it, we’ve run out of synonyms for bonkers, there are no more ways to describe Claudio Caluori! In his latest exploit he’s…
Fox launches new Metah all-mountain helmet
The trail helmet market is pretty saturated at the moment but it’s actually been ten years since Fox waded in with its popular offering, the Flux. It…