The new Pivot Mach 5.5. It keeps to the same mismatched travel formula and DW-Link rear end of the Mach 5.7 but ups the bounce to 140mm.
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The new Orange Alpine 6 E electric bike
Details of a proposed new Orange Alpine 6 E electric mountain bike have just been put up online. Here's what we know so far.
Only 100 of these Intense Recluse DVO special editions will be made
Pics and details about the none-more-exclusive limited edition Intense Recluse DVO models. If you like black and green - check it out.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Arrivals, a weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR ready to be reviewed and rated in the magazine or online.
Setting your bike up for the Alps
These are the key things we’d recommend that you do when you’re getting your bike ready for an Alps riding trip or a shuttle trip. On Alps trips or on…
Leatt DBX 4.0 UltraWeld jersey review
Leatt produces two distinctive jerseys, both with a decidedly gravity-based slant. The DBX 4.0 UltraWeld we have here is the stripped back, lightweight version aimed at warmer weather riding. For…
Specialized Therminal Mountain Jersey review
There are some items of ride clothing that feel ‘right’, and this is true of the Specialized Therminal Mountain jersey. In fact, the first time I wore it it almost…
Nine reasons why 29ers shouldn’t be allowed in Downhill
These are some of the reasons we've heard so far being stated as to why 29in wheels shouldn't be allowed in Downhill racing.
Dirty Deals: everything listed here has 40% off
To celebrate the 40th edition of Dirty Deals here are a collection of mountain bike bargains with a whacking forty per cent knocked off their ticket price.
160km of wild weather bikepacking in Spain
Six nationalities, 160km, 1500m ascent, four seasons of weather in one day, 12 Spanish omelettes, 14 chorizos, 2kg of Jelly Babies and a dog.
Details of the new Calibre Bossnut V2
The 2017 Calibre Bossnut V2 will have a longer reach, shorter stem, more tyre clearance, stiffer rocker linkage and an even more impressive spec.
Commençal, Trek and Mondraker 29er downhill bikes spotted at Fort William?
The British Downhill Series have a couple of sneaky pic of more downhill 29er stuff on their Instagram pages. Commençal and Trek are the brands in question.
Canyon Lux CF 6.9 Pro Race (2017) review
The Canyon LUX CF 6.9 Pro Race 100mm travel bike is aimed squarely at XC and marathon racers. The LUX promises to be a seriously rapid machine.
DT Swiss X1700 Spline TWO wheelset review
XC racers will love the stable and stiff ride-feel of the DT Swiss X1700 Spline Two wheelset that aids the transfer of power so required from a race bike.
Sixty foot gap jump on a 29er hybrid
Not content with infesting the World Cup Downhill scene, it looks like 29ers now have their sights on stunts from the Nitro Mega Ramp circus scene.
16 mountain bike hacks to make your life easier
Here are sixteen ingenious, free, easy or cheap mountain bike hacks that you can do to help you keep your bike running sweet or to help you in an emergency.
Arrivals: this week’s new stuff in for review
Arrivals, a weekly sneak peak at the exciting new products that have arrived at MBR ready to be reviewed and rated in the magazine or online.
Check out this Formula One driver’s custom Trek Top Fuel
Recently retired F1 driver Mark Webber used Trek's 'Project One' custom-paint program to design himself a rather sweet looking Trek Top Fuel.
Whyte 605 (2017) review
The Whyte 605 is our Hardtail of the Year in the £750 category, but it isn’t perfect. A proper front tyre and a wider bar it would be on a…
Bontrager Drop Line dropper post review
The Bontrager Drop Line dropper post is typical of the vast majority of Bontrager’s products — good value, well made, easy to use and fully serviceable.