Inside the Oakley Drt5 helmet is just one, solitary, emaciated little piece of padding, all that stands in the way between your head and hard MIPS liner.
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Canyon Spectral AL 6.0
Our Trail Bike of the Year 2018, the Canyon Spectral AL is the 27.5in bike which all others are measured. It’s undergone revisions to make it more capable.
Canyon Torque CF 8.0
The new 175mm travel Canyon Torque CF 8.0 shares a lot of the same design cues as the Trail Bike of the Year winning Canyon Spectral.
Whyte E-150 RS: first ride review
The big-hitting British marque takes its first pedal-assiste foray into the enduro e-bike arena. First ride review of the new Whyte E-150 RS e-MTB.
Calibre Two Cubed
The Calibre Two Cubed is the Go Outdoors own-brand's latest bike. The Two Cubed is dominant in the hardtail arena as £1k Bossnut is in full suspension.
Calibre Bossnut
Calibre Bikes do it again. If you want a full-suspension bike that's a total blast without blowing your budget, you have to get the Calibre Bossnut.
MBR’s best Big Pictures of the Year
Every issue of MBR we have a section called Big Pictures, featuring the best bike photos to hit our inbox that month. These are the best of the bunch.
What to get a mountain biker for Christmas
Here are solid ideas for gifts for that mountain biker in your life. Every budget and every type of mountain biker is catered for in this little lot.
Whyte 905 V2
Whyte has been at the forefront of hardtail development for as long as we can remember. This Whyte 905 V2 looks set to rack up test wins and awards.
The best mountain bike multi-tools in 2020
We test mountain bike multi-tools. Light enough to put in your pack and carry all day, useful enough to fix a multitude of sins if your bike breaks.
How to cure a hangover with a mountain bike ride
It’d be nice if we could start every ride feeling fresh, but hangovers happen. Here’s how to deal with them and how to get out there and ride anyway.…
Best mountain bike suspension forks 2020
We've tested a whole lot of mountain bike suspension forks and here are the very best mountain bike suspension forks in XC, trail and enduro.
Best mountain bike knee pads in 2020
What to look for in the best mountain bike knee pads. Hard or soft? Pull-on or wrap-on? Which brands make the best? Here's all the info.
Looking back at 50 years of Renthal
Renthal have put together a film to celebrate them being 50 years young, this year. MBR are happy to help celebrate this milestone!
The best mountain bike jerseys in 2020
MTB jersey buyers guide looking in to what to consider when choosing your next mountain bike jersey. We list our pick of the best.
Best mobile pressure washers 2020
Most rides end up in an anonymous car park with no hosepipe or jet wash to hand, so the only option is to buy one of the best mobile pressure…
Best hydration packs for 2020
Find the best hydration packs with our grouptest that compares hydration packs and bladders from mid-size through to all-day ride capacity.
Five must-do routes in Wales
Don’t just head to Wales for the trail centres. As great and convenient as they are, trail centres don't offer what the best Wales routes offer.
The greatest mountain bike moment of the decade
The last 10 years have provided us with a tumult of trail highlights but there is one moment that stands head and shoulders above the rest.
What to take with you on a mountain bike ride
Two kit lists for what to take on a mountain bike ride: one for short rides and one for longer rides where you can't really risk travelling minimalist.