mbr june 2018

Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more…

The latest issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and route maps to help you find new places to get out and ride.

What about the magazine itself? Here’s a taste of what you’ll find inside…

MBR June 2018

On the cover: The legend that is Ned Overend aboard the all-new Specialized Stumpjumper, in Ainsa, Spain. Photographer: Harookz.

e-bike special

The latest crop of fully charged e-bikes let you go further, faster and have more fun than ever before, along with a ride experience that’s much closer to a regular bike. Find out why e-bikes are so addictive to ride, check out six of the latest models and learn how to get the most from the different motors and batteries in our info-packed special.

Mud Brothers

It’s the substance that binds us as mountain bikers, and sometimes literally binds our bikes together. Sim Mainey tries to escape its sticky clutches, while simultaneously celebrating its filthy charms.

Return of the Evo

Cue the fanfare and fireworks: Specialized’s iconic Evo badge is back, gracing the new Stumpjumper and bringing with it the modern geometry, no-nonsense spec and more aggressive suspension we’ve come to expect from an Evo model.

First rides

The thoroughly revamped Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon ridden in Spain. Plus RockShox’s new Lyrik fork put through its paces in New Zealand and Canyon’s women-specific Grand Canyon Trail

 

£3k Enduro bikes

Rising travel numbers mean that the latest crop of enduro bikes are boasting well over 160mm out back. Or are they? Canyon’s sleek Torque, Merida’s proven One-Sixty and Saracen’s completely new Ariel put through the wringer.

Longtermers

We take delivery of an entry-level version of Canyon’s Trail Bike of the Year winning Spectral to see how its copes with longterm abuse. Plus updates on the Whyte 905, Scott Genius, Trek Remedy, Calibre Bossnut, Lapierre Zesty 527 Ultimate and Saracen Kili Flyer.

Product tested

Innovative wheels from Newman on test, a head-to-head between convertible full-face helmets from Bell and Leatt, the unique stem and bar combo from USE and Fassa’s improved bike protector rated.

Dropper posts group test

Barely a week goes by without another new dropper post hitting the market. So we’ve rounded up some of the freshest models along with some benchmark performers to make sure you buy right.

Bikes in this issue

  • Calibre Bossnut V2
  • Canyon Grand Canyon WMN AL SLX 9.0 Trail
  • Canyon Spectral:ON 8.0
  • Canyon Spectral Al 6.0
  • Canyon Torque CF 8.0
  • Commencal Meta Power Race 650b
  • Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Pro
  • Focus Jam2 Carbon 29
  • Giant Full-E+ 1 SX Pro
  • Ibis Ripmo
  • KTM Macina Kapaho 272
  • Lapierre Zesty 527 Ultimate
  • Merida One Sixty 800
  • Saracen Kili Flyer
  • Saracen Ariel Elite
  • Scott Genius 900 Tuned
  • Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert Carbon 29
  • Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Evo
  • Trek Remedy 8 27.5 Women’s
  • Whyte 905

Skills for black trails

Upgrade your skills this summer and learn how to pot some black trails

Pro Rider Challenge

How do you compare to the professionals? Pro coach Alan Milway gives our egos a bruising with five hefty fitness challenges

Skills: Quick wins

Changing your weekly ride routine will let you raise your game without really trying — Andy Barlow from Dirt School shows how to work your rides to maximum advantage

mbr june 2018

Regulars

  • Big pictures
  • Buzz: Specialized’s Stumpjumper is back in the game, Ibis releases the delicious looking Ripmo and Fox tightens its grip on the enduro fork market
  • Mailbox: Your rants, raves and witty ripostes
  • Three bike garage: EWS main man, Chris Ball, reveals his fave bikes, past and present

Want the latest MBR delivered to your door every month? Check out our latest subscription offer, or try MBR’s digital editions on iPad, Android, Kindle and more…

The latest issue of MBR is out now, packed full of inspiring ideas and route maps to help you find new places to get out and ride.