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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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Storm Force: Manon Carpenter on trail advocacy and film making
New stars of 2013 revisited: Manon Carpenter Words and photos: Sim Mainey “You know who that is, don’t you? That’s Manon Carpenter!” The three riders…
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…
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…
AL-aboard: four new alloy e-bikes at down-to-earth prices
All four of these new e-bikes reject the complexity and labour-intensive manufacturing of carbon in favour of a frame material that has been serving mountain…
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…
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…
YT Mill: The bike shop uncaged
The people at YT Industries live by a simple mantra: “Live Uncaged”. What does that mean? YT say they’re looking to remove boundaries, challenge conventions…