The Netherlands might be short on elevation, but its mountain bike design scene does not lack for innovation. Instinctiv has launched its M-series carbon-fibre enduro…
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How a grandfather from Newport set up kids’ bike charity from his back yard
Working from his garden shed in Newport, a grandfather has single-handedly rebuilt more than 500 bikes and donated them to kids and essential workers. We…
Some Euro direct sales bike brands pause UK orders, blaming Brexit
The issue of an unresolved Brexit is claiming its first mountain biking casualties. Rose bikes announced that it has suspended orders to the UK, due…
Last minute Chrtistmas gifts for mountain bikers (that will arrive in time)
Just remembered someone? Something still not arrived in the post? Worried you've not someone enough? Here are a handful of immeidate answers to your dilemma.
Aether 9 now available in aluminium
For every great carbon-fibre frame design there is an aluminium test mule and Bird has now released one as a standalone model. The Hampshire brand…
Slacker or steeper with Wolf Tooth’s latest GeoShift
Mountain bikers obsess about geometry charts and the number that carries most significance, is head angle. As frame design has responded to steeper trails and…
Video: Brendan’s Berm2Berm build story
As one of the world’s most stylish free riders, Brendan Fairclough isn’t easily intimidated by terrain. For someone who has jumped the canyons of Utah…
Huge Strava user surge amongst female riders
Strava continues to grow and mature into the most influential digital riding app. The Californian company has collated the bulk of its user statistics for…
Canyon’s Strive shifts up a gear with new spec
Canyon has updated the specification and colourways for its shape-shifting enduro bike. The German brand’s Strive now offers an array of classic colourways with red…
Crankbrothers match Mallets and Stamps with new shoes
Crankbrothers has expanded its mountain bike product range to include shoes. The American brand, best known for pedals, has delivered three new mountain bike shoes…
Dirty Deals: do we need to mention the C word?
Dirty Deals returns just in time to save your Christmas! Here are a dirty dozen dirty deals to spoil yourself duting the imminent over eating…
Lazer’s Jackal plays nice with goggles
For riders seeking a helmet with extended coverage and the MIPS liner, Lazer has a new option in its portfolio. The Belgian helmet brand has…
Mezzer Expert is a budget friendly enduro fork
The suspension division of Hayes has a new value enduro fork offering. Manitou has now added the Mezzer Expert to its fork range, complimenting the…
Commencal Meta Power TR e-bike: 140/150mm plus Shimano EP8 motor
The Commencal Meta Power TR shows that a bit less suspension could be ideal for most e-bike trail riding adventures. It looks good doing it,…
Carbon transformation for Marin’s Alpine Trail
If you are a follower of Marin and believe in the kinematics of its MultiTrac rear suspension platform, your favourite enduro bike is now even…
Warner back on British flats
The man who knows a great deal more than most, about riding and racing flat pedals has now partnered with Pembree, as an ambassador.
Be your own Shuttle with this new Pivot
Pivot has upgraded its Shuttle e-bike with the latest Shimano mid-drive motor technology and Fox suspension bits. For those mountain bikers who appreciate the ride…
Evil Offering more with its latest 140mm 29er
Evil has updated its Offering with a revised frame design and better geometry. The Seattle bike company, known for is boutique design logic and adherence…
What we want for Xmas: MBR staff and contributors’ dirty wishlists
MBR staff and contributors choose a few of the things that they would like to find under their Christmas trees come December 25th.
Xmas gifts made for mountain bikers
Looking to treat the trail addict in your life this Christmas? We’ve got a host of gadgets and accessories that are too tempting to entrust…