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The best mountain bike drivetrain deals
The best deals on bottom brackets, chains, cranks, rear mechs, cassettes, chainrings, shifters, whole groupsets and even chain lubes and drivetrain spares.
2020 Orange Alpine 6: first ride
New version of the Orange Alpine 6, complete with improved cable routing and, wait for it, bottle cage bosses under the down tube.
Linking up trails with the West Somerset Line steam railway
Linking lazy trails with the West Somerset Line proves the perfect way to escape the rat race and reconnect with the spirit of riding.
Calibre Sentry is a 150mm travel 29er enduro race bike for £2,000
With 29in wheels, cutting-edge geometry and 150mm of travel, the £2k Calibre Sentry race bike looks set to transform the entry-level 29er enduro category.
Bontrager WaveCel helmets claim to be 48 times more effective than standard lids
Bontrager WaveCel helmets feature new technology which Trek says is 48 times more effective than standard EPS foam at preventing concussions.
Santa Cruz Megatower: first ride review
Is this new Santa Cruz Megatower a big wheel Nomad or something completely different? Here’s the low-down and our first ride review thoughts.
The Lakeland 200 is a Cumbrian rite of passage
The Lakeland 200 is a 200km loop around The Lake District national park. The route takes in some amazing trails and scenery.
Best mountain bike helmets 2019: ridden and rated
A mountain bike lid is a mandatory piece of kit on the trail. Here's your guide to finding the best mountain bike helmets, plus our pick of the favourites.
Giro Montaro helmet review
We tested the £100 Chronicle previously in last year’s helmet test but Giro Montaro is the next level up in the Giro mountain bike range.
Endura MT500 helmet review
The Endura MT500 helmet is pricey but you are getting a lightweight, well-vented trail lid that takes impact protection to the next level.
Bontrager Rally MIPS helmet review
Bontrager Rally MIPS features in-mould construction with an internal composite skeleton to increase the size of the vents without affecting hull integrity.
Best mountain bike cranks: buyer’s guide
Looking for advice on the best mountain bike cranks? You've landed on the right page. Here's our experience and knowledge of single ring MTB cranks.
Dirty Deals: carbon disc brakes, waterproof socks, Maxxis tyres and much more!
This week's round-up of the very, very best deals on mountain bike stuff from the web's best and brightest retailers. Dirty Deals 123!
Brecon Beacons Killer Loop route: a tough proposition at the best of times
The Brecon Beacons are a tough proposition at the best of times - add in stormy weather, a late start and a lack of lights and things can start to…
Dakine Hot Laps 2L waist bag review
Dakine makes three different waist packs, and in terms of volume this Dakine Hot Laps 2L Waist Bag sits bang in the middle of the range.
Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain jacket review
Leatt DBX 5.0 All Mountain jacket is a jacket with one purpose in mind; to keep you protected from the most severe of weather conditions.
Osprey Raptor 10 hydration pack review
The Osprey Raptor 10 is now updated for 2019, Osprey has made some changes to one of mbr’s favourite models of hydration pack.
Pro Tharsis 9.8 handlebar review
Pro Tharis 9.8 is a solid and dependable aluminium bar that’s ultra-stiff and hasn’t missed a beat over 100 of kms and various test bike duties.
The best mountain bike handlebars 2019
A set of the best mountain bike handlebars are a relatively cheap upgrade that will last you for ages. We’ve compiled our list of the best.