The all new Focus Thron range of short travel trail bikes (Down-country if you will) meet bikepacking rigs for adventurous times.
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New Focus Jam goes 29er and starts from £2500
Like Jam, but sweeter: the new Focus Jam has better geo, bigger sizing, a new-fangled suspension layout, handy tool storage, and starts from £2,500!
Everything you need to know about the WHOOP Strap 3.0
WHOOP Strap 3.0 is the third edition of its popular fitness band. A free band that comes when you subscribe to their fitness app measuring HRV (heart rate variability) body…
Be like Danny with Magura’s Raceline brakes
They say red is faster, but Magura will always respectfully disagree. The German mountain bike component brand is synonymous with neon yellow, ever since Bart Brentjens won the gold medal…
Pole’s Stamina 2.0 is stronger and shinier
Finland might not have mountains, but the Nordic country has produced mountain bikes with stunningly progressive bike geometry. Pole is the Finnish brand that has delivered huge reach numbers, in…
Specialized Trail Cargo Short review
Specialized Trail Cargo Short is no leg hugging number, it’s definitely a baggy short, but there’s less material to flap in the breeze than some out there.
Fox Ranger Drirelease Long Sleeve Jersey review
The Fox Ranger Drirelease Long Sleeve jersey seems to work well in both warm and cold weather, it never feels clammy even when you’re sweating buckets.
What mountain bikers can learn from roadies
Maybe those shaven legged MAMILs are on to something..?
How to extend the life of your suspension fork and rear shock
Modern bike suspension is amazing but sensitive to neglect and expensive to replace. Read our 'now-or-never' guide to suspension care.
Six simple tips for improving your disc brake power
Essential disc brake maintenance: Brakes not powerful enough? Levers spongy like cheese strings? Don’t buy new ones before you try these tips…
Looking back at Chris Porter’s pioneering custom Nicolai Ion 2014
From the MBR Achive: How the boss behind Mojo and Geometron was pushing bike design lower, longer and slacker way back in 2014
How to true a bent disc brake rotor
Most rotors will also get worse before they get better, so expect to spend at least 15-20 minutes, maybe longer, on this job.
New climb-switch shocks and StepCast 34 forks from Fox
We give you the quick and dirty lowdown on everything you really need to know about the new Float X & DHX rear shocks and 34 forks from Fox.
The Rat rises with new signature handlebar
Riser bars might be something of a rarity on new bikes, but ultra-progressive geometry might trigger a revival of demand. With the standardisation of 29er wheels, most bikes gained an…
7Mesh Copilot jacket review
7Mesh CoPilot jacket is designed for when you want to pack your mac and just whip it out for a sudden shower; something lighter weight and more breathable.
Ohlins RFX 36 M2 suspension fork review
Available with either an air or coil spring, this Ohlins RFX 36 M2 is Öhlins latest 36mm stanchioned fork. It uses a twin-tube TTX 18 damper.
Danny MacAskill vs Brandon Semenuk: when legends collide
The inaugural 'X Games Real MTB' competition is a virtual vlog-off between several off the world's biggest and best mountain bike tricksters and freeriders.
Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR: first ride on £10,750 XC e-racebike
The new Trek E-Caliber 9.9 XTR electric XC mountain bike has got the looks, spec and price to turn heads and could be a glimpse into the e-bike future.
Would you take our £100 cheap-bike challenge?
How much fun can you have off-road for £100? We scoured eBay, rooted through junk shops and called in some favours to find out.
Endura MT500 Burner Pant II review
2019 was the year of the trouser. Tapered, lightweight riding pants were everywhere. I was something of a long kecks latecomer, but I am now fully sold on both the…