These are the six main items that I call upon to keep me heading out on to the chilly, slippy trails. In top to bottom order, these are the key…
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They’re herrre! Wiggle’s Black Friday mountain bike deals
Black Friday Wiggle mountain bike deals have begun with so many actually-good bargains that they’re hard to keep track of! So we’ve scoured for you.
Black Friday has begun at Chain Reaction Cycles
Here's our pick of the deals from CRC's Black Friday discounting. Now then, the jaw-dropping deals in abundance so it's still well worth a few minute's trawling.
Evans Cycles’ £50 Pinnacle Cedar flat pedal shoe looks pretty darned good
New three-shoe Pinnacle range, and the pick is the Pinnacle Cedar Flat – looks great, but no word on the rubber it’s using though.
Yeti 160E T1 first ride review
Long-awaited Yeti 160E T1 e-bike is built to race with a complex six-bar linkage that claims to bring efficiency and composure on the roughest descents.
Very best Black Friday mountain bike deals 2021
There are loads of Black Friday mountain bike deals this year. We've waded through to bring you the best current deals from the best retailers.
Canyon Spectral CF 7 review
As a two time winner of our Trail Bike of the Year award the Canyon Spectral CF 7 has always been the bike to beat.
Trail Bike of the Year Winner! Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX
With brand new carbon-framed 140mm-travel and revised geometry, can the new 2021 Vitus Escarpe 29 CRX eclipse its illustrious forebears?
Best current Black Friday Five Ten deals: Freerider, Pro, TrailCross, Impact
Those of you permanently on the lookout for Five Ten deals will know the pitfalls; super limited range of sizes, really hideous colourways etc etc.
Giant Trance X Advanced E+ gets carbon and better integration
The big news about the new electric Trance X Advanced E+ bikes from Giant is the introduction of a full carbon frame. And when we say full, we mean full.
How to strengthen vulnerable shoulders for mountain biking
Our Get Fit For Riding series continues with the most mobile joint in your body, the shoulder. Strengthen your most vulnerable joint to avoid injury.
My essential winter kit: Jamie Darlow, mbr front section editor
My thinking is that riding is riding. As long as you’re warm, with friends, and the trails are fun it really shouldn’t matter what the weather is doing.
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Pick up a half-price subscription - for yourself or as a gift - if you act before Monday November 29th!
MBR Trail Bike of the Year: best full suspension mountain bikes
It's the test you've all been waiting for, where the best full suspension mountain bike models fight it out for the coveted title of Trail Bike of the Year.
Whyte T-160 RS V1 review
Whyte T-160 is a brand new addition to their trail bike range. Available in two models; entry-level T-160 S at £2,800 and top-end RS version we have here.
Nukeproof Reactor Pro 290 Alloy review
If you’re a rider that’s focused on shredding singletrack rather than bike parks, the Nukeproof Reactor Pro 290 Alloy is a superb mid-travel trail bike.
Focus Jam 6.9 review
The Focus Jam 6.9 is incredibly clean and it’ll stay that way for a long time because there are no cables scuffing the frame or fork crown.
Trail Bike of the Year Winner! Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp
The Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Comp is drop-dead gorgeous, mega-adjustable, adaptable, you can ride it harder than any other trail bike in its category.
Christmas gift ideas for mountain bikers
Here are solid ideas for gifts for the mountain biker in your life. Every budget and every type of mountain biker is catered for in this little lot.
Five of our favourite singletrack-focused routes
Those thin, winding trails we call singletrack are the reason we ride. Singletrack IS mountain biking. So, here’s to stellar singletrack!