Three bike garage. This is where our favourite people pick their ultimate bike stable. This month’s are chosen by Richey Schley, freeride pioneer.
Mountain Bike Rider
Mountain Of Hell pile-up carnage video goes viral… for good reason
There are a few big French mountain events vying to be the craziest event in mountain biking. This viral vid stakes Mountain Of Hell's claim to the crown.
New Brose e-bike system now offers motor, battery and display for the first time
More powerful battery, three new displays, aluminium and magnesium housing options but no apparent mention of any anti-tuning features.
Cannondale Trail 5 review
The Cannondale Trail 5 is a new addition to the £750 category and features a Smartform aluminium frame, which is one of the most comfortable here.
Afton Keegan Flat Pedal shoe review
Afton Keegan looks like a skate shoe, but dig deeper and there’s technology: extra toe protection to a specially designed, mono-directional interior shank.
Morzine: where to ride, what to take, where to stay and what else to do besides biking
If you’re dreaming of turning your summer holiday into some quality time with your mountain bike, then Morzine is the place to go.
X-Fusion Trace 36 HLR review
The X-Fusion Trace 36 HLR suspension fork is over £200 cheaper than some other top-tier forks, and, aside from the price, there’s a lot to recommend it.
Trek Roscoe 6 review
Trek Roscoe 6 is a plus bike with 120mm travel fork, a bolt through axle, and an aluminium frame that wouldn’t look out of place on a £1,000 hardtail.
ION Shelter Softshell jacket review
ION Shelter Softshell jacket is a hooded jacket which comes across more technical hoodie than thick soft shell. It uses double-woven, 4-way stretch fabric.
Hot stuff: what we’re excited about this month
Here's what we're excited about this month. Tacky shoes, courier-inspired shorts, waterless cleaners, carbon lids, patella protectors, foot pumps and more.
The second generation of the Santa Cruz Hightower
A quick splurge all about the release of the second generation of the Santa Cruz Hightower: the brand's 140mm travel 29er trail bike.
Dirty Deals: kit bags, pink pedals, e-bike tyres and much more!
These Dirty Deals are either specific products that we’ve ridden and rated, or at the very least are brands we’re familiar with and rate highly.
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2 review
We got the chance to ride the current 2019 RockShox Lyrik RC2 back-to-back in an ABA test format with the new 2020 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate.
Scott Aspect 930 review
At the heart of the Scott Aspect 930 is a lightweight aluminium frame making this one of the lightest bikes in the Sub-£750 Hardtail of the Year test.
Hebo Defender knee pads review
Hebo Defender is more of a padded knee warmer (they do get pretty warm on a hot summer's day) than full-blown armour. Super light at less than 200g a pair.
Five great routes in Wales that aren’t trail centres, Snowdon, The Gap or Cadair flippin’ Idris
Trail centres, Snowdon, The Gap, Cadair Idris - all great rides but they draw in the crowds. Instead, try our favourite loops far from the madding crowd.
Jared Graves declared officially cancer free
"Results in from yesterday’s MRI. Officially cancer free! Now it’s just fully getting over the side effects of chemo which linger a little bit."
MBR Trail of the Year voting Terms and Conditions
1. Promoter of the MBR Trail of the Year (“TOTY”): TI Media Limited (“TI MEDIA”), which has its registered offices located at the 161 Marsh Wall London E14 9AP and…
DMR Midi Vault flat pedal review
DMR Midi Vault cut down version of award-winning DMR Vault, in that it has a 10% smaller platform.16g lighter and offers a bit more cornering clearance.
Saracen Traverse Elite: first ride review
Saracen Traverse 29er sports a modest 100mm rear travel via a pivotless ‘Flex Stay’ carbon rear triangle, this combined with an aluminium front triangle.